Project Planner - Water Utilities

Stantec’s continued success in delivering for the UK's leading utility providers and major infrastructure developers has created an exciting opportunity for a Project Planner to join our growing Major Projects Delivery team.This role will be based at our offices in Bristol or Exeter, with hybrid working allowing for a great work-life balance.it's a chance to make a real impact on your community. By helping to deliver critical environmental and infrastructure improvements, you'll play a key role in shaping a sustainable future.About the RoleWe are looking for an experienced planner to collaborate with a national team, taking on a variety of projects, primarily within water sector Design & Construction (D&C). As a Project Planner, you will be instrumental in all project phases—from pre-construction and design to final delivery. You'll be responsible for developing and maintaining detailed project schedules, tracking progress, and proactively identifying and mitigating risks to ensure projects are delivered on time and on budget.Your ImpactYou will be joining a collaborative, supportive team, working closely with project managers, engineers, and other stakeholders. With ambitious growth plans, your career trajectory will be supported by a wealth of development opportunities across our diverse business, extending beyond the water sector.See the following link for more information on our work in the Water sector: Ability in managing complex projects, programmes and change within D&C in accordance with the contract and client requirementsExperience using Primavera P6 is essential for this roleSolid understanding of D&C sequencing and interfacesFamiliarity with NEC 3 and NEC 4 contractsPrevious experience in the water sector is beneficial but not essentialIf you're passionate about being a part of major projects, and making a tangible impact, this is the opportunity you’ve been waiting for.Industry leading training and development as well as paid for professional subscriptions. A professional progression plan, supporting you to become chartered with ICE.A supportive and collaborative team environment and Early Careers peer group and wider ERG network (see more on our ERGs here: Great Benefits: Competitive salary, bonus schemes, enhanced pension plan, annual leave with the option to buy/sell additional days, private medical insurance, group income protection & life assurance included as standard as well as discounted gym membership and lots more.Hybrid / Flexible working: Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with our hybrid approach to flexible working.About StantecThe Stantec community unites more than 34,000 employees working in over 450 locations across 6 continents. We have been working with our clients and communities in the UK for over 150 years. We plan, design, deliver and manage the development and infrastructure needed to support the creation of sustainable, healthy and prosperous communities.Our teams provide effective and relevant solutions, translating our clients’ vision into valued consents, deliverable plans for projects and programmes, and efficient designs for delivery, based on technical excellence and deep market insights. We deal with today’s challenges, but also keep a fairer, better tomorrow in sight, looking at how we deliver clean growth, support radical changes in our economy and meet the needs of future communities.Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Building an inspired, inclusive work environment that attracts, supports, and develops world-class talent is a crucial key to our success.