Planner

Planner - Water AMP 8
Location: Reading (Flexible Hybrid)
Work Type: Full-time Contract

We are seeking an experienced Programme Planner to support programme delivery within a PMO environment. This role will focus on developing and maintaining integrated schedules, ensuring strong governance, and providing clear visibility of programme performance, costs, risks, and benefits.

Key Responsibilities

* Develop and maintain programme schedules using tools such as Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project.
* Create a single, integrated programme view aligned with client systems (SAP).
* Apply governance and assurance processes to ensure accurate reporting of deliverables, risks, and opportunities.
* Challenge programme data to ensure alignment with business strategy and accuracy of information.
* Build strong relationships with stakeholders across the programme and wider organisation.
* Monitor and align cost forecasts, budgets, and actuals, including VOWD reporting.
* Support baseline management and cost profile reviews with senior programme stakeholders.
* Work with benefits and change teams to track and report programme benefits and regulatory commitments.
* Provide support and training to PMO teams to improve planning capability and compliance.

Requirements

* Minimum 5 years' experience in programme or project planning.
* Proven experience using Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project.
* Experience working with SAP for programme or cost management.
* Strong understanding of programme governance, planning, and reporting processes.
* Professional membership or certification (e.g., APM, MSP, PRINCE2, P3O, ITIL).
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
* Ability to analyse data and clearly present insights to senior stakeholders.
* Confident working in fast-paced environments and driving delivery outcomes.