Location: Anglian Water Region (Various Locations)
Contract: Permanent
Salary: Depending on skills and experience

At Anglian Water, our values are that together, we will: Build trust, do the right thing, and we are always exploring.

Who We Are?
Integrated Maintenance, Repair and Development Services (IMRDS) is part of our Embedded Alliance team at Anglian Water, working closely with other organisations to maintain our water supply systems, manage emergencies like water bursts, and create innovative solutions to better serve our customers. We are looking for passionate individuals to help drive operational efficiency and process improvement as part of this dynamic and growing team.
If you're ready to make an impact and collaborate with professionals who share your drive for excellence, join us!

What Will You Be Doing as the Planning Manager?
As the Planning Manager, you will be responsible for leading a team who manage the planning, reporting, and technical support for the end-to-end delivery process of the Capital Delivery Planned Works Programme. Your leadership will ensure the effective execution of work activities, helping to meet business performance targets. You will manage a team of Senior planning Coordinators, who themselves lead their teams, ensuring schedules are optimised, performance is managed, and key processes are followed. The role will require you to drive continuous improvements and foster a culture of collaboration, safety, and compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage a team of Senior Planning Coordinators  to ensure effective scheduling and performance management against business KPIs.
• Develop, optimise, and monitor schedules for the Capital Delivery Planned Works Programme, ensuring alignment with service and quality targets.
• Coach and develop your team, providing training and operational insights to drive performance and reduce risks.
• Act as the process liaison and business expert to drive operational improvements and support the integration of technology across the function.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to support the development and implementation of best practices, ensuring efficient delivery of all Planned Works.

What Attributes Are Required?

• Proven experience of leading teams responsible for scheduling in operational environments, with a strong understanding of business strategy and process development.
• Experience of optimisation and programme management, multi-period planning and Highways liaison at a regional level.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage teams, performance, and operational targets.
• Experience in using systems like SAP, Oracle, and Power BI for data gathering and analysis.
• Strong interpersonal skills to build relationships with stakeholders and deliver effective change management.
• Ability to handle commercial aspects, ensuring the team meets financial and resource targets.

A Little Bit About Your Skills, Experience, and Behaviours…

• Strong organisational and time management skills, with experience in performance management and coaching.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to lead discussions and engage with multiple stakeholders.
• A proactive approach to identifying and implementing process improvements to enhance team performance.
• Experience in managing operational resources and working in a commercial environment.

Why Anglian Water?
At Anglian Water, our people are our greatest asset, and we ensure their hard work is recognised and rewarded. Some of our benefits include:

• Bonus scheme
• Private healthcare
• Competitive pension scheme
• Up to 26 days annual leave, increasing with length of service
• Flexible benefits to support your wellbeing
• Inclusion is for Everyone

We are an equal opportunity employer and consider all suitably qualified applicants, regardless of gender identity, ethnic origin, nationality, religion, age, sexual orientation, disability, or any other protected characteristic. We focus on merit and a passion for creating better outcomes and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where all colleagues feel they belong.

If you think this is the next step for your career, apply today!

Closing Date: 31st March 2025
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