Planner - Watford

Location Watford
Discipline: Infrastructure and Civils
Job type: Permanent
Salary: £60000 - £65000 per annum
Contact name: Jack Fisher

Contact email: jfisher@monroe-international.com
Job ref: BH-2244
Published: 14 days ago
Startdate: 2026-04-28
About The Role We are looking to strengthen our Planning team with a Planner with hybrid working available.

You will report directly to the Planning Manager and will take ownership of several project plans, drive the project team to deliver to the plan, and challenge any delay and deviation. Working with Senior Planners, we can offer coaching and guiding for your ongoing development into a planning expert and help drive outperformance amongst the team.

Key Responsibilities
  • Collaboratively develop and maintain robust detailed project plans for the full project lifecycle.

  • Ensure project plans capture the full project scope and resources are considered and loaded as required.

  • Proactively identify opportunities and risks in the plan and monitor the critical path and key milestones.

  • Review and challenge supply chain programmes and ensure these are integrated with the main project plan.

  • Develop programmes in line with company planning procedures, including:

    • Implementation of required project and activity codes.

    • Baseline management.

    • Production of programme narratives for client submission.

    • Periodic schedule quality and integrity checks.

About You Skills/Experience Required
  • Experience working on relevant projects within the Water Industry.

  • Proficiency in Primavera P6.

  • Understanding of collaborative planning processes, with the ability to:

    • Interrogate drawings to implement efficient planning services.

    • Support detailed claims programme development and contractual changes.

  • Strong communication skills for conveying complex information to various audiences.

  • Ability to work in pressurized situations to tight deadlines.

  • Adaptable and curious, with a desire to both learn from and support the wider team.

  • Desired: A technical degree in a relevant field.

About Us Our organization is an integrated design and build provider working in the water sector. With over 1,400 staff across multiple regional centres, we support several long-term water sector frameworks, operating both as a sole contractor and within joint ventures.

We believe that people matter. We provide an environment where you will have the freedom to develop to your full potential, embracing diversity to ensure a breadth of viewpoints and skills. As supporters of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant and Mates in Mind, we are committed to supporting veterans and promoting positive mental health in the workplace.

What We Offer Packages include:

  • Competitive salary

  • Hybrid Working (role dependent)

  • Car/car allowance (role dependent)

  • 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays (option to buy 5 additional days)

  • Contributory Pension Scheme & Life Assurance

  • Health & Private Medical Insurance

  • Additional Benefits: Cycle to work scheme, discounts and savings hub, etc.