HTR Programme Planner in Havant

We’re making a difference: Together, we can ensure that there is enough water for everyone, now and in the future.

Are you an experienced planner looking to contribute to a project that will make a positive difference for local communities? As Programme Planner for the Havant Thicket Reservoir project, you will play an important role in supporting a nationally significant water infrastructure programme. Working closely with colleagues and partners, you will help maintain project governance arrangements, support the management of programme risks, and keep programme information up to date, ensuring teams have the information they need to work together effectively and achieve shared objectives.

What will you be doing?

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain and update the integrated master programme.
• Review the progress of individual projects, highlighting key activities and helping teams understand programme impacts and upcoming priorities.
• Gather, review and share programme information to support project teams and stakeholders, including reviewing programmes provided by NEC contractors.
• Support programme reviews, scenario planning and the development of mitigation and recovery plans.
• Bring together contractor programmes into the overall project programme.
• Support QSRA outputs and ongoing updates.
• Prepare monthly programme and risk reporting, working collaboratively with colleagues across the project team.
• Work alongside the senior management team (Risk and Cost) to maintain change control processes and support the consistency of programme, risk and cost information.

What do you need?

Skills, Qualifications & Competencies

• Experience using programme management software (Primavera P6 is essential).
• Experience reviewing contractor NEC programmes would be beneficial.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Well organised with the ability to manage priorities effectively.
• Able to interpret information, identify trends and communicate findings clearly through reports and presentations.
• Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Teams.
• Understanding of risk management principles (Monte Carlo analysis would be beneficial).
• Experience with ERP systems and contract management software would be advantageous.
• Degree-level qualification in a relevant subject or equivalent experience.
• Around 4 years' relevant industry experience would be beneficial.
• Membership of, or willingness to work towards membership of, APM, PMI or another relevant professional body.
• Chartered status would be welcomed but is not essential.
• Membership of a relevant professional body would be welcomed but is not essential.
• Hold a valid driver's licence. All applicants will be required to undertake our driver assessment.

If you are successful for the role, you will be required to undergo Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) pre-employment checks that will include a basic disclosure check. Depending on the role, you may also be required to go through the national security vetting process for either a CTC or SC clearance check. Any offer of employment is conditional upon completion and receipt of satisfactory checks.

We recognise people want to work in a variety of different ways, and that’s why we’re happy to consider flexible working arrangements. Please feel free to talk to us at interview about the flexibility you may be looking for.

Please note, we may close this advert early if we receive a high volume of applications — so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid missing out.

We’re committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, and we actively encourage applications from all sections of society.

Please be aware, the Company has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

Due to the high volume of applications we may receive, we’re unable to respond to every applicant individually. If your application is of interest, we’ll usually be in touch within 4 weeks of receiving it.

What can Portsmouth Water offer you?

At Portsmouth Water, we believe in rewarding our people. Here’s just a taste of what’s waiting for you when you join the team:

Holidays Made Better

Enjoy 27 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays, giving you plenty of time to relax, recharge, and explore.

A Pension That Works for You

We’ll help secure your future with a generous pension scheme, contributing up to 15% – because your tomorrow matters as much as your today.

Performance Pays Off

You could earn a non-contractual bonus of up to 6% of your basic salary, linked to company performance – because when we succeed together, you should benefit too.

Family Comes First

Whether you’re welcoming a new arrival through birth or adoption, we’ve got your back with enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave and pay.

Social Events

All expenses covered summer and winter social events.

Peace of Mind, Always

Our life assurance scheme gives your loved ones extra security, with a 4x salary lump sum benefit in case the unexpected happens.

Comprehensive Wellbeing Support

Whether you need confidential mental health and wellbeing advice 24/7 through our Employee Assistance Programme, or physical health support via our Virtual GP service (available 8am–10pm, 7 days a week for you and your immediate family), help is always close at hand with the HealthHero app.

Additional Support When You Need It

We know life has its ups and downs. That’s why we offer Private Medical Insurance - provided by Bupa giving you access to expert healthcare and 24/7 confidential support.

PW Perks – Treat Yourself!

Enjoy exclusive discounts at thousands of retailers, plus exciting benefits like:

• Electric Vehicle Scheme (after 1 year)
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Health Cash Plan …and so much more!

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