Established in 2013, Sapphire Utility Solutions has quickly become the partner of choice for many clients across the UK in our chosen markets. We provide award winning services to the clean water, wastewater, gas, multi utilities and the highways sector. We are passionate about working alongside our client’s and partners to maintain the utility services essential to modern life throughout the UK. About the Role: We are looking for a talented Planner / Programmer with proven technical capacity and business acumen to join our water team. Based in Sheffield, this role will be delivering AMP7 capital programme for Yorkshire Water across clean and waste water sites and have clean and waste water experience. You will have the opportunity to work within a dynamic team on a challenging mix of projects in water and wastewater engineering. If you are interested in working in a thriving business as part of a motivated and growing team, driving innovation and sustainable solutions then we are interested in hearing from you. You will be a Planning Engineer using Primavera P6 or MS project. Preparing Tender programmes, C31 programmes and managing the C32 programme. Reporting to senior management on all aspects of the programme. Location: Sheffield, South Yorkshire Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday Salary: £55,000 per annum Responsibilities – but not limited to: The role is end to end Planner management, starting from inception stage and taking the project through various stages such as investigation, bid, outline design, detailed design, procurement, construction, commissioning and handover. You will hold Programme control, project monitoring performance duties, whilst ensuring effective delivery of the programmes. Managing and overseeing the production of outline and detailed programs that will include timelines for drawings, tender documents, specifications etc. Experience with programming (i.e. Primavera, MS project etc.) and program control systems. Ensure the project specific projects progaramme is developed and regularly updated throughout the lifecycle of the project. Ensure constructability and planning reviews are carried out in timely manner. Ensure programme change is managed effectively on the project and follow company quality management processes for the management of change on a project and follow TQ processes and Compensation Event processes under the contract. Ensure Subcontractors and Suppliers programmes are integrated on the overall project programmes. Experience and qualifications require d for the role: You will have excellent written and verbal communication skills; including the ability to present and communicate complex information to a wide range of audiences. Ability to build, maintain and manage strong client relationships. Monitoring and pro-actively managing all project programmes. Working closely with the construction managers, chairing programme meetings to co-ordinate the construction activities Proven track record using P6 and MS project software CSCS card holder - desirable but not essential What you will get in return: In joining Sapphire Utility Solutions as part of the Lanes Group - the UK’s largest independent provider, we are committed to fostering a workplace culture that prioritises the well-being, growth, and safety of our employees. Through continuous training, professional development opportunities, and a supportive environment that values every individual's unique contribution, we empower our team to uphold the highest standards of integrity, collaboration, and inclusivity. What we offer: Company Pension Death in Service Hybrid Working Car Allowance or Company Car 25 days holidays Bank The Lanes Group plc comprises of a range of established service providers subsidiaries, which complement the specialist service of Lanes, by both work type and geography. Increasing our overall capability, assets and offering to our customers. Lanes - https://www.lanesgroup.com/ Lanes I - https://lanes-infra.com/ SUS - https://sus.co.uk/ Clearflow - https://www.clearflowltd.com/ AQS - https://aqsenvironmentalsolutions.ie/ We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from under-represented members of the community Strictly no agencies please SAP3