Planner

Planner - Water AMP 8

Location: Reading (Flexible Hybrid)

Work Type: Full-time Contract

We are seeking an experienced Programme Planner to support programme delivery within a PMO environment. This role will focus on developing and maintaining integrated schedules, ensuring strong governance, and providing clear visibility of programme performance, costs, risks, and benefits.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain programme schedules using tools such as Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project.
• Create a single, integrated programme view aligned with client systems (SAP).
• Apply governance and assurance processes to ensure accurate reporting of deliverables, risks, and opportunities.
• Challenge programme data to ensure alignment with business strategy and accuracy of information.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders across the programme and wider organisation.
• Monitor and align cost forecasts, budgets, and actuals, including VOWD reporting.
• Support baseline management and cost profile reviews with senior programme stakeholders.
• Work with benefits and change teams to track and report programme benefits and regulatory commitments.
• Provide support and training to PMO teams to improve planning capability and compliance.

Requirements

• Experience in programme or project planning within the UK water sector
• Proven experience using Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project.
• Experience working with SAP for programme or cost management.
• Strong understanding of programme governance, planning, and reporting processes.
• Professional membership or certification (e.g., APM, MSP, PRINCE2, P3O, ITIL).
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to analyse data and clearly present insights to senior stakeholders.
• Confident working in fast-paced environments and driving delivery outcomes.