About Us
Organisation: United Utilities
Job Title: Planning Engineer
Band / Level: 5a
Salary: £46,007
Working Pattern: Full time
Contract Type: Permanent
Location: Warrington
United Utilities’ (UU) mission is to deliver high-quality water for a stronger, greener and healthier North West of England. We are committed to providing our services in a way that respects the environment, supports the economy, and benefits society. We are proud to be ranked #4 in The Inclusive Top 50 UK Employers List. We promote a workplace culture where our people can grow, excel, and truly be themselves. We uphold our ethics, values, and business model to fulfil our mission. By setting clear goals and objectives, we create sustainable, long-term value for our colleagues, customers, and communities. Whether you collaborate with a team that shares your vision or join a network of peers with similar interests, you will find a welcoming and supportive organisation. We’ve got a lot to offer. You’ll be part of a thriving company and will enjoy a range of core benefits that reflect your value and value contribution.
These include:
1. A generous annual leave package of 26 days, which increases to 30 days after four years of service, in addition to 8 bank holidays.
2. A competitive pension scheme with up to 14% employer contribution, 21% combined, and life cover.
3. Up to 7.5% performance-related bonus scheme, as well as recognition awards for outstanding achievements.
4. A comprehensive healthcare plan through our company-funded scheme.
At UU, we champion flexible ways of working. In-person attendance is required three days per week to promote the benefits of face-to-face collaboration alongside flexibility of hours to support work-life balance. Initially, you may be expected to attend more frequently to familiarise yourselves with the site, the team, and your role.
Our projects are designed to be environmentally and socially responsible and will offer you opportunities to develop. It’s an exciting time to become a part of our overall PMO structure as our capital programme increases significantly over the next five years. If you are passionate about making a positive difference for the Northwest of England and want to join us on our journey of transformation, we would love to hear from you.
The Role
Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can utilise your project planning experience and excellent communication skills to support with planning activity on a wide variety of water/wastewater projects? If yes, then we have a brilliant opportunity for you at United Utilities (UU) as a Planning Engineer. As a Planning Engineer you will work closely with the Planning Manager and/or the Senior Project Controller, as well as the contractors, to produce and maintain an efficient and deliverable Project Schedule and monitor and report performance against it.
Key Accountabilities
1. Develop and maintain project programmes to coordinate activities between work packages and contractors, ensuring clear recording and monitoring of give-gets.
2. Analyse project/programme progress and performance, identifying potential issues and support with providing solutions to mitigate risks.
3. Understand and communicate changes to the critical path, including impacts on the schedule, and communicate this proactively.
4. Assess impacts of trends and changes to the project schedule, ensuring timely updates to the baseline.
5. Monitor on-site work progress against key milestones and produce progress reports in line with the monthly reporting cycle.
6. Collaborate with Project Managers and contractors to troubleshoot issues and develop programmes to prevent delays.
Skills & Experience
To be successful with your application, you’ll need to show that you meet the following essential criteria:
1. Degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent professional experience.
2. Well versed in Planning/Programme Controls/Programme Optimisation.
3. Good knowledge of design and build techniques, methods, and durations.
4. Proficiency in planning software such as Primavera.
5. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for effective relationship management.
6. Meticulous attention to detail with the capability to conduct in-depth analysis of plans.
7. Recognised Project Management/Project Controls qualification is desirable but not essential.
Benefits
We believe in empowering you to achieve your aspirations and dreams, both in your work and in your life. To help you achieve your goals, we offer a variety of voluntary benefits that you can select according to your needs and preferences:
1. 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.
2. MyGymDiscounts - gym and wellness benefit that offers up to 25% off on gym memberships and digital fitness subscriptions.
3. Best Doctors.
4. Salary Finance.
5. Wealth at Work courses.
6. Deals and discounts.
7. EVolve Car Scheme.
8. Employee Assistance Plan.
9. Mental health first aiders.
10. ShareBuy.
11. MORE Choices flexible benefits.
12. Enhanced parental leave schemes.
Selection Process Details
Your application will go through the following stages of assessment:
1. Pre-sift - We will check that your CV meets the essential/eligibility criteria listed in the Skills & Experience section of this advert. On your CV, please clearly show how you meet the criteria above.
2. Sift - Your CV will be reviewed by UU hiring managers to determine eligibility for interview.
3. Interview - If invited to interview, you'll be assessed against the sift categories in the Skills & Experience section of this advert.
4. Feedback - Feedback will be provided post-interview. If successful, your application will be considered for offer. Please note feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview.
Further Information
More information can be found below:
1. UU benefits
2. Pension information
3. UU careers
4. Data privacy
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