P6 Planning Manager - Water Infrastructure

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Company Description

Ayesa is a global engineering consultancy with over 13,000 employees, where our UK & Ireland business combines international strength with the agility and autonomy of an SME. With a presence in 40 countries, Ayesa has built a strong international reputation across a diverse range of engineering disciplines. Our expertise includes water and flood infrastructure, transportation, marine and coastal engineering, geoscience, environmental services, energy, and building structures. Our UK & Ireland teams deliver technically challenging, varied projects that develop broad expertise without confining people to narrow roles - offering the opportunity to make a meaningful local impact while benefiting from the stability, knowledge, and career opportunities of a well-established global organisation.

At Ayesa, planning excellence drives successful delivery. Our Water Infrastructure team is seeking a skilled P6 Planning Manager to lead the development, coordination, and control of project programmes across major design and build schemes. You'll ensure that complex projects are planned, monitored, and delivered on time and within budget.

The Opportunity

As a P6 Planning Manager, you'll work closely with Water Director, Design Teams, Commercial, and Project Management Teams to create and manage detailed Primavera P6 programmes for infrastructure and utility projects. You'll play a key role in risk management, progress reporting, resource planning and ensuring programme integrity across multidisciplinary project portfolios.

What You'll Be Doing

• Develop, maintain, and control detailed project schedules using Primavera P6.
• Coordinate with design, engineering, project and commercial teams to ensure accurate progress tracking.
• Prepare progress reports, resource planning, critical path analyses, and scenario modelling.
• Identify and communicate programme risks and mitigation strategies.
• Support tender programmes and bid submissions with realistic and competitive timelines.
• Ensure compliance with client reporting requirements and contractual obligations.
• Lead programme review meetings with internal and external stakeholders.
• Recruit, train and mentor junior planners and project teams on planning best practice.
• Drive continuous improvement in programme management and reporting tools.

Requirements

What You Bring

• Degree in Engineering, Project Management, or related discipline.
• Experience in the UK Water or Utilities sector.
• 10+ years' experience in project planning within the infrastructure or utilities sector.
• Expert user of Primavera P6 with proven ability to manage complex programmes.
• Strong understanding of NEC contract planning requirements.
• Experience supporting large-scale D&B or framework delivery programmes.
• Strong understanding of 4D planning and scheduling (Desirable).
• Experience in collaborative planning and facilitation.

Skills & Strengths

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Ability to interpret complex technical data into actionable plans.
• Proficiency in cost and resource-loaded programme management.
• Collaborative team player with a structured, detail-oriented approach.

Bonus Points For

• Knowledge of Power BI or data visualisation for programme reporting.
• Experience supporting digital delivery initiatives and BIM integration.

Other information

What's In It for You

• Competitive Salary: We offer a competitive salary package to attract and retain top talent in the industry.
• Flexible Working: Enjoy flexible working hours and hybrid working, allowing you to achieve a better work-life balance.
• Employer Pension Match Scheme: We offer a pension match scheme to help you secure your financial future.
• Income Protection: Receive support in safeguarding your income in the event of illness or injury.
• Life Assurance: Gain peace of mind with life assurance coverage.
• Training and Development Programme: Access a range of training and development opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career.
• Family & Well-Being Support: Benefit from our Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Benefits and our confidential support services to address personal or professional challenges, included in our Employee Assistance Programme.
• Sports and Social: Engage in our vibrant sports and social activities to foster a sense of community and well-being among our team members.
• Increased Annual Leave: 25 days' annual leave plus statutory bank holidays, enjoy increased annual leave entitlements based on years of service.
• Recognition Awards: Receive recognition for your contributions through our awards program, celebrating achievements and excellence.

We're Inclusive by Design

Ayesa is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value and celebrate diversity in all its forms, including but not limited to age, disability, gender identity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, and socio-economic background or neurodiversity. We believe that a diverse workforce fosters innovation and stronger outcomes. We are committed to inclusive hiring practices, providing reasonable adjustments for applicants and employees with disabilities, and ensuring equal access to opportunities for learning, development, and progression across our organisation.