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Project Planning Manager

2 months ago


Warrington, Warrington, United Kingdom Reed Talent Solutions Full time
About United Utilities

United Utilities is a leading water and waste water company in the North West of England, committed to delivering high-quality services that respect the environment, support the economy, and benefit society.

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Planning Manager to join our Programme Controls team. As a Planning Manager, you will be responsible for producing and maintaining client project schedules, ensuring integration with 3rd party interfaces and design/procurement programmes.

Key Responsibilities
  • Oversee the production of client project-level and contractor work package-level schedules.
  • Support the planning manager(s) to ensure schedules are in line with the required project structure and level of detail appropriate for the commercial model and lifecycle phase.
  • Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to develop key principles, constraints, and scenarios, delivering solutions that can be adopted as baseline.
  • Analyse and evaluate programme/project schedule progress and performance, identifying and addressing potential issues and supporting solution implementation.
  • Manage and control the critical path to ensure timely project delivery.
  • Assess the impact of trends and changes, ensuring that any agreed changes to the baseline are implemented promptly.
  • Establish and maintain a robust forecasting process, conducting regular reviews with contributors to the work breakdown structure (WBS).
  • Lead the schedule review of contractor claims or disputes.
  • Monitor on-site work progress against key milestones and produce accurate progress reports in line with the monthly reporting cycle.
  • Conduct risk analysis/assessment and apply quantitative schedule risk analysis (QSRA) where necessary.
  • Support the project manager, planning lead, and senior project controller with all schedule-related issues.
  • Report on schedule metrics for earned value management (EVM) across projects.
Requirements
  • Degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent professional experience.
  • Substantial recent experience in programme controls, planning, scheduling, and programme optimisation.
  • Expertise in design and build techniques, methods, and durations, with the ability to plan and schedule detailed bottom-up construction programmes.
  • Proficiency in Primavera and similar planning software.
  • Great leadership and people management skills with the ability to create high-performing teams.
  • Proven experience in implementing system and process improvements to boost technical capabilities within a team.
  • Professional qualification such as MAPM, AcostE, RICS, or equivalent in project management/project controls.
What We Offer

We believe in empowering our employees to achieve their aspirations and dreams, both in their work and in their life. We offer a variety of voluntary benefits that you can select according to your needs and preferences.

  • Onsite gym and physio lounge with instructor-led gym classes and dedicated physiotherapist, onsite childcare and nursery, free parking and EV charging points, dedicated multi-faith/prayer rooms and free bus service for UU colleagues - Warrington only
  • MyGymDiscounts - gym and wellness benefit that offers up to 25% off on gym memberships and digital fitness subscriptions
  • Best Doctors
  • Salary Finance
  • Wealth at Work courses
  • Deals and discounts
  • EVolve Car Scheme
  • Employee Assistance Plan
  • Mental health first aiders
  • ShareBuy
  • MORE Choices flexible benefits
  • Enhanced parental leave schemes
  • You may be entitled to relocation expenses of up to £8,000 for this position. This will depend on the outcome of an eligibility check