Planning Controller - #146653
NWG (Northumbrian Water Group)
Date: 1 day ago
City: Durham
Contract type: Part time
About The Role
Planning Controller
Working hours Full time 37 hours per week (flexible working arrangements including part time will be considered)
Permanent
Salary up to £47,205 per year (depending on experience)
Location hybrid working with office location at Pity Me, Durham
We’re open to discussing flexible working
About The Role:
We have an exciting opportunity for a Planning Controller within the Northumbrian Water Project Management Office (PMO).
Reporting into the Planning Lead, the Planning Controller will be responsible for ensuring project plans are developed, managed in accordance with best practice and tracked on behalf of programme and project managers to meet overall requirements of the business.
You will develop, maintain, and monitor project plans within a portfolio of works, ensuring accurate forecasting of milestones and performance. You will support Project Managers by providing guidance on project planning, forecasting, and best practice scheduling principles.
You will ensure contractor schedules are integrated into project plans with adequate risk provisions, and review supply chain schedules for quality and maturity and periodically update schedules, analyse variances against baselines, and propose corrective actions to mitigate risks and optimise opportunities. You will advise Project Managers on contractual obligations related to schedules and ensure planning processes align with audit requirements.
About You:
If you have experience in a portfolio, programme, or project environment, then we want to hear from you.
You will have a Degree-level qualification or substantial experience in business management, information management, or project/programme disciplines.
You will have a good understanding of cost and risk integration within project schedules, as well as knowledge of contract terms and their impact on project schedules.
You will have experience with Primavera P6, MSP or equivalent planning tools for resource allocation, as well as proficiency in MS Office and Power BI for project delivery.
You will have excellent communication skills and be able to convey progress effectively, raise issues early and lead professionals in embedding best practices. You will be adaptable, capable of working in a complex, fast-paced environment, and able to respond effectively to challenges.
Here at Northumbrian Water/Essex & Suffolk Water, we embrace and value Diversity, Inclusion and Equity, and encourage all colleagues to bring their most authentic self to work.
Our colleague network groups include our Rainbow Support Network (LGBTQIA+), REACH (Race, Ethnicity, and Cultural Heritage), WiSTEM (Women in STEM) and Thisability (disability and neurodiversity) networks. They provide a safe space for colleagues from diverse backgrounds, welcoming all colleagues regardless of their personal characteristics to participate in valuable conversation that improves our organisational awareness, understanding and inclusivity.
We encourage and welcome all applications, as we strive to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to having diverse communities represented within all our teams, structures, and organisation.
Please note this role may require a DBS to be completed prior to employment.
NWG are an inclusive employer who support the rehabilitation of offenders, we will not, however consider candidates who have certain unspent convictions to ensure our commitment to fostering a safe and secure working environment for all OR colleagues, suppliers, customers and third parties.
About Us:
Here are NWG we strive to make Northumbrian Water Group (NWG) a Great Place to Work, for all. We embrace and value Diversity, Inclusion and Equity and encourage you to bring your full self to work. As an equal opportunity employer we’re committed to having a diverse community represented across our business.
We’re aware that not everyone will have every skill listed in the job description, however if you have some of the skills listed, we'd encourage you to apply
NWG At a Glance:
Our purpose at NWG is caring for the essential needs of our communities and environment, now and for generations to come. We do this by providing reliable and affordable water and wastewater services for our customers.
We make a positive difference by operating efficiently and investing prudently, to maintain a sustainable and resilient business. Our vision is to be the national leader in the provision of sustainable water and wastewater services. To support us in achieving our vision, we have five core values which are the guiding principles, defining who we are, what we do and how we do it.
Our Benefits:
We’re a Great Place to Work because of the amazing people who work for us, and to say thank you we offer a range of benefits to colleagues. Our ‘Tap Into’ benefits include:
NWG (Northumbrian Water Group) provides water and sewerage services to 2.7 million people in the North East of England as Northumbrian Water, and water services to 1.5 million people in the South East of England as Essex & Suffolk Water.
We are proud to serve our customers and we're committed to delivering great service, putting our customers at the heart of everything we do.
Planning Controller
Working hours Full time 37 hours per week (flexible working arrangements including part time will be considered)
Permanent
Salary up to £47,205 per year (depending on experience)
Location hybrid working with office location at Pity Me, Durham
We’re open to discussing flexible working
About The Role:
We have an exciting opportunity for a Planning Controller within the Northumbrian Water Project Management Office (PMO).
Reporting into the Planning Lead, the Planning Controller will be responsible for ensuring project plans are developed, managed in accordance with best practice and tracked on behalf of programme and project managers to meet overall requirements of the business.
You will develop, maintain, and monitor project plans within a portfolio of works, ensuring accurate forecasting of milestones and performance. You will support Project Managers by providing guidance on project planning, forecasting, and best practice scheduling principles.
You will ensure contractor schedules are integrated into project plans with adequate risk provisions, and review supply chain schedules for quality and maturity and periodically update schedules, analyse variances against baselines, and propose corrective actions to mitigate risks and optimise opportunities. You will advise Project Managers on contractual obligations related to schedules and ensure planning processes align with audit requirements.
About You:
If you have experience in a portfolio, programme, or project environment, then we want to hear from you.
You will have a Degree-level qualification or substantial experience in business management, information management, or project/programme disciplines.
You will have a good understanding of cost and risk integration within project schedules, as well as knowledge of contract terms and their impact on project schedules.
You will have experience with Primavera P6, MSP or equivalent planning tools for resource allocation, as well as proficiency in MS Office and Power BI for project delivery.
You will have excellent communication skills and be able to convey progress effectively, raise issues early and lead professionals in embedding best practices. You will be adaptable, capable of working in a complex, fast-paced environment, and able to respond effectively to challenges.
Here at Northumbrian Water/Essex & Suffolk Water, we embrace and value Diversity, Inclusion and Equity, and encourage all colleagues to bring their most authentic self to work.
Our colleague network groups include our Rainbow Support Network (LGBTQIA+), REACH (Race, Ethnicity, and Cultural Heritage), WiSTEM (Women in STEM) and Thisability (disability and neurodiversity) networks. They provide a safe space for colleagues from diverse backgrounds, welcoming all colleagues regardless of their personal characteristics to participate in valuable conversation that improves our organisational awareness, understanding and inclusivity.
We encourage and welcome all applications, as we strive to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to having diverse communities represented within all our teams, structures, and organisation.
Please note this role may require a DBS to be completed prior to employment.
NWG are an inclusive employer who support the rehabilitation of offenders, we will not, however consider candidates who have certain unspent convictions to ensure our commitment to fostering a safe and secure working environment for all OR colleagues, suppliers, customers and third parties.
About Us:
Here are NWG we strive to make Northumbrian Water Group (NWG) a Great Place to Work, for all. We embrace and value Diversity, Inclusion and Equity and encourage you to bring your full self to work. As an equal opportunity employer we’re committed to having a diverse community represented across our business.
We’re aware that not everyone will have every skill listed in the job description, however if you have some of the skills listed, we'd encourage you to apply
NWG At a Glance:
Our purpose at NWG is caring for the essential needs of our communities and environment, now and for generations to come. We do this by providing reliable and affordable water and wastewater services for our customers.
We make a positive difference by operating efficiently and investing prudently, to maintain a sustainable and resilient business. Our vision is to be the national leader in the provision of sustainable water and wastewater services. To support us in achieving our vision, we have five core values which are the guiding principles, defining who we are, what we do and how we do it.
Our Benefits:
We’re a Great Place to Work because of the amazing people who work for us, and to say thank you we offer a range of benefits to colleagues. Our ‘Tap Into’ benefits include:
- Generous holiday entitlement starting at 26 days, plus bank holidays and additional time off on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve. There’s also the option to buy or sell holidays.
- Company pension scheme, where we’ll double match your contributions up to an employer contribution of 10%.
- Free access to local attractions.
- A fantastic discount scheme, with savings on days out, shopping, travel and more.
- Award winning ‘Living Well’ wellbeing support, including access to a digital GP service for you and your family members.
- Support with sustainable travel – through salary sacrifice cars and a cycle to work scheme.
- Financial wellbeing support – access our community savings scheme, financial education and low cost loans through Salary Finance. We also provide 4 x Life Assurance and an Income Protection Scheme.
- Support with your development – we offer a range of development opportunities, can support you through an interest free qualification loan and we’ll even pay for any relevant professional body subscription.
NWG (Northumbrian Water Group) provides water and sewerage services to 2.7 million people in the North East of England as Northumbrian Water, and water services to 1.5 million people in the South East of England as Essex & Suffolk Water.
We are proud to serve our customers and we're committed to delivering great service, putting our customers at the heart of everything we do.
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