Senior Planning Manager

Morrison Water Services is proud to announce our new framework within Southern Water, park of a transformative £3.7 billion capital delivery programme set to revolutionise water and wastewater management for potentially a 12 Year Framework (7+5).
As Southern Waters Infrastructure Strategic Delivery Partner for Clean & Wastewater, we will be responsible for the Design & Build of major infrastructure projects. This extensive programme covers the entire Southern Water Services region including the Isle of Wight. The clean water infrastructure programme will require upgrading existing assets and installing new assets to reduce leakage and usage across the region. The wastewater programme will support Southern Water Services, in protecting & improving the environment for their communities and customers. Ensuring healthy rivers and seas, through growth, enhancement and sustainability, with a focus on carbon reduction and social value.
With plans to significantly increase activities during AMP8, to continue into AMP9, this is a unique opportunity to advance your career in a dynamic and impact environment. Join us in delivering cutting-edge solutions and shaping the future of water infrastructure. Start your journey with Morrison Water Services today and build a career that makes a difference.
As the Planning Manager, you will be part the Delivery Team. You will be responsible for leading a team of planners carrying out the administration of the Project Programmes and Planning aspects of the Delivery Frameworks. The role will involve working closely with the Delivery Team delivering both clean and waste infrastructure projects.
The Planning Manager will create, maintain, review and administer construction schedules and plans using standardised WBS principles. This will include all relevant customer/client control gates when developing project schedules. Collaborate with Estimators, Subcontractors, Suppliers, Site Staff and Engineers to discuss the progress of the project and address any issues that arise.
You will need to connect with external contractors and suppliers to organise the phases of the construction development. Keep the Client Team up to date on progress and present to the client. Present information for internal meetings on the project and produce tender plans to support bids. Develop and identify critical path activities to inform project performance and identify areas for efficiency or opportunity.
You will be required to collate, analyse and present cost and scheduling data. Maintain baseline information and produce variance reports for performance management. Ensure integrity of data on P6 is maintained.
Work together with the Project Manager and Quantity Surveyor to assess the impact of design or construction changes and schedule slippages.
You will need to monitor current and assess future resource needs for the project and programme. This is achieved through analysis of workload at project level and schedule. Prepare graphs, diagrams and other exhibits to illustrate cost status and forecast requirement for the client, programme and Delivery Managers at project and programme level. Capture approved project changes (through change control) and update programme baseline and ensure BMS Change Management procedures and processes are adhered to.
Skills and Knowledge Wishes

Are you an experience Planning Manager
- Are you proficient in the use of Primavera 6?
- Have you gained experience in water infrastructure?
- Do you have effective communication skills including writing reports and presenting?
- Understanding engineering principles
- Are you methodical?
- Do you have high attention to detail?
- Excellent IT skills and relevant knowledge of planning software including MS Project, and Primavera P6

M Group Services delivers a range of essential infrastructure services within the water, energy, transport and telecommunications sectors in the UK & Ireland. We have built and maintained relationships with our clients over a number of years and have a strong culture that continuously focuses on safety, operational delivery, efficiency and customer service. We are committed to profitable growth both organically and through acquisitions. M Group Services, a trusted employer to over 10,000 skilled specialists working from 240 locations, operates a divisional structure aligned with its end markets.
At M Group Services we recognise and value the benefits from our workforce diversity. We work hard to build and maintain inclusive environments and develop a culture where our people feel included and valued.

Company car Or Allowance and Fuel Card with a range of Hybrid and Electric Cars
- Private Health Care
- Matched Pension Scheme
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
- Opportunities to progress in a successful company
- Life Assurance
- The option to take out Personal Accident Insurance
- The ability to partake in Payroll giving
- 25 days' annual leave plus 8 days' bank holidays

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