Capital Project Planner

Closing Date

2025-12-22

Job Title: Capital Project Planner

Location: Falmer (Hybrid Working)

Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent

Hours: 37 hours per week

Salary: Up to £52,000 depending on experience

About the role

At Southern Water, we’re on a mission to build a sustainable future. From tackling climate change to reducing environmental impact, our projects are driven by purpose—and we’re looking for people who are equally inspired to make a difference.

You’ll join our high-performing Planning & Controls team, supporting the delivery of our capital maintenance programmes. This is a business-critical role where you’ll help ensure projects run on time, within budget, and meet contractual and operational standards.

What you will be responsible for:

• Create and manage schedules in P6, ensuring alignment with Southern Water’s internal planning standards
• Collaborate with contractors to agree updates and changes before formal submission
• Ensure compliance with NEC contract requirements and support the management of compensation events
• Engage with delivery teams and stakeholders to gather updates and maintain schedule accuracy
• Represent Planning in meetings with senior internal stakeholders and external partners
• Champion communication between technical teams and non-technical stakeholders

Additional Requirements:

• All shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a P6 test as part of the interview process

What you’ll bring to the role:

Essential

• At least 5 years’ experience in a planning role, ideally within infrastructure or utilities
• Strong P6 skills (or similar planning software)
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Proactive, problem-solving mindset

Desirable

• Experience in the water sector
• Familiarity with NEC contract requirements

About Southern Water

Southern Water is at the forefront of transforming Britain’s water industry, investing significantly to enhance resilience, sustainability, and service excellence. With £7.8bn planned investment for 2025–30, this is an unparalleled opportunity to join a business committed to delivering a generational shift in water services.

Inclusive Statement:

At Southern Water, we believe diverse perspectives drive innovation. If you’re passionate about making a positive impact and think you can bring value to our team, we’d love to hear from you—even if you don’t tick every box.

If this role isn’t quite what you’re looking for but are keen to be contacted about opportunities at Southern Water, you can register your details here: Introduce Yourself (myworkdaysite.com- Introduce Yourself)

Our Commitment to Diversity

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. We do not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, or any other protected characteristic. If you need reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.

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