Planning & Scheduling - Programme Manager

Working here isn’t just a job. You can advance your career at Avove, and we’ll reward you with a range of benefits that recognise great work. We provide full training and continuous development to help you reach your potential. We strive to create an inclusive working environment where everyone can be themselves. Join us and take the next step towards a fulfilling career. We understand the impact our work has on our society and the environment. It’s the difference we make that improves people’s lives and helps the economy to grow. We work alongside our customers to deliver resilient, bespoke infrastructure solutions that keep the taps running, the energy flowing and people connected. The work we do together matters.

About the role: Due to continued growth on our Severn Trent Water framework, we are looking to appoint an experienced Senior Planner to join our infrastructure services team, supporting the design, build and maintenance of essential water and wastewater assets.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and manage project programmes using Primavera P6
• Work closely with project teams to ensure robust planning across all stages
• Provide guidance, challenge and insight to support successful project delivery
• Track progress, identify risks and support mitigation planning
• Support and mentor junior members of the planning team.

Skills and Experience:

• Strong planning experience in infrastructure, utilities or civil engineering
• NEC experience would be advantageous
• Proficient in using Microsoft packages
• Excellent P6 skills and solid understanding of project controls
• Experience working within construction.
• Ability to support and influence multidisciplinary teams
• Knowledge of key project management methodologies

Please note that, due to the nature of the role, you may be required to complete a competency assessment as part of the interview process. This will be fully explained prior to any interviews taking place.

What’s it in for you:

We offer a rewarding salary that is tailored to your skills and experience. But that’s not all! We celebrate hard work and give recognition to our colleagues. In addition to this, we understand that one size doesn’t fit all, so everyone has access to a variety of flexible benefits that work for you.

• Company pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Family friendly policies
• A selection of lifestyle benefit options
• Financial wellbeing programme
• Employee assistance program for health and wellbeing and onsite mental health first aiders to support our colleagues.
• Volunteering days in your community and charity matched giving where we will boost your fundraising.
• Rewards initiative for achieving recognised professional qualifications.

About us:

We design, build and maintain the UK’s utilities infrastructure to help transform local communities for the better. We provide cutting‑edge and sustainable engineering solutions and play a critical role in helping to keep the water running, the lights on and people connected. We are an expert, responsible and agile partner, providing vital services to water and power sectors. We work closely with our clients to help protect and improve their assets, enhance customer experience and protect the natural environment. Everything we do is designed to drive continual improvement and move life forward.

We are proud to work in partnership with leading utility providers, including Severn Trent, United Utilities, Yorkshire Water, Northern PowerGrid, Northumbrian Water Group, Scottish Power Energy Networks and Scottish Water.

We are an equal opportunities employer: We welcome applications from candidates of all races, genders, disabilities, religions, ages and sexual orientations. We know that having a diverse workforce encourages new perspectives, inspires creativity and creates an engaging workplace and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all colleagues can thrive. When it comes to inclusion, we’re making sure we keep up the progress with our Communities of Practice, who help us do just that.

What next:

We encourage you to apply for this role as soon as you can. We recognise talent waits for no one, so we progress candidates individually through all stages of recruitment process. If you have any questions, please reach out for an informal discussion.