Planner

Huntingdon - UK

Yearly Salary: £ 32000 - 37000

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Location: Flexible within region / Hybrid

Contract: Permanent Full-Time (with flexibility for Part-Time)

Salary: 32000 - 37000 per annum dependent on experience

At Anglian Water were driven by a simple purpose - to bring environmental and social prosperity to the region we serve. To help us deliver against an ambitious programme of work were looking for an experienced Planner to join a fast-paced collaborative delivery environment.

This is a busy high-interaction role ideal for someone who thrives on organisation enjoys working with multiple stakeholders and can come in and make an impact from day one.

What youll be doing

As a Planner who is an expert in Microsoft Project youll play a key role in supporting the successful delivery of programmes and projects by providing robust realistic plans that reflect operational reality.

Youll be:

Developing maintaining and updating detailed plans and schedules

Working closely with delivery managers engineers analysts and contractors to ensure plans are accurate and achievable

Managing interfaces between teams identifying dependencies and resolving clashes

Monitoring progress highlighting risks and issues early and supporting effective decision-making

Providing clear concise updates and reports to a range of stakeholders

Supporting scenario planning and re-prioritisation in a dynamic delivery environment

This is very much a hands-on planning role where priorities can shift and strong organisation and communication skills are essential.

Who youll work with

Youll interact daily with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders including:

Delivery and programme managers

Engineers and technical specialists

Operational teams

Commercial and framework partners

Building strong working relationships and managing expectations will be central to your success.

What were looking for

Were looking for someone who is confident operating in a complex fast-moving environment.

Youll bring:

Proven planning experience within a project programme engineering or delivery environment

Strong stakeholder management skills with the confidence to challenge constructively

Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail

Experience using planning tools and systems (e.g. Microsoft Project or similar)

The ability to juggle multiple priorities while keeping delivery on track

Clear professional communication skills

Just as importantly youll be proactive resilient and comfortable working at pace.

As a valued employee youll be entitled to:

Personal private health care

25 days annual leave rising with length of service

Flexible working Includes a mixture of home site and Anglian Water Office

Competitive pension scheme Anglian Water double-matches your contributions up to 6%

Flexible benefits to support your wellbeing and lifestyle.

Bonus scheme

Inclusion is for Everyone

We are an equal opportunity employer and consider all suitably qualified applicants regardless of gender identity ethnic origin nationality religion age sexual orientation disability or any other protected characteristic.

If youre an organised delivery-focused Planner who enjoys working with people solving problems and keeping complex programmes moving wed love to hear from you.

Closing date: 11th February 2026

Interviews: Week commencing 23rd February 2026

Location: Flexible within region / HybridContract: Permanent Full-Time (with flexibility for Part-Time)Salary: 32000 - 37000 per annum dependent on experienceAt Anglian Water were driven by a simple purpose - to bring environmental and social prosperity to the region we serve. To help us deliver aga...