Join the @one Alliance, a collaboration of eight industry-leading companies (Anglian Water, Balfour Beatty, Barhale, Binnies, MMB, MWH Treatment, Skanska, and SWECO) delivering over half of Anglian Water’s capital investment programme. With AMP8 ahead, we’re gearing up for our biggest challenge yet, delivering an ambitious programme of projects that will shape the future of water infrastructure.
Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for project planning and delivery? Do you thrive in a leadership role, driving teams to achieve excellence? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!
What will you be doing as our new Planning Manager?
Lead & Influence – Play a key role in the Senior Leadership Team, working closely with Delivery Directors and Programme Managers.
Shape the Future – Own the planning strategy, ensuring successful project execution and continuous improvement.
Develop & Inspire – Mentor and lead a team of planners, driving collaboration and best practices.
Drive Efficiency – Identify opportunities, mitigate risks, and ensure on-time project delivery.
Embrace Innovation – Leverage cutting-edge planning techniques like 4D and Time Chainage.
Make an Impact – Support major infrastructure projects that benefit communities and the environment.
What You’ll Be Do:
Develop and maintain robust project plans aligned with @one Alliance and Anglian Water standards.
Provide strategic insights, ensuring resource alignment and risk mitigation.
Communicate key project milestones and progress to stakeholders.
Drive a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
Champion health, safety, and well-being across all planning activities.
What We’re Looking For:
Proven experience in planning major projects, ideally within the water or civil engineering sector.
Strong expertise in Primavera P6 and collaborative planning processes. Leadership experience in managing and developing planning teams.
Excellent communication skills to engage both technical and non-technical audiences.
Passion for innovation, problem-solving, and strategic decision-making.
Caring and investing in you
Our values have been embedded at Barhale for over 40 years, and they are our guiding principles regarding how we care and invest in people. Our values are our commitment to being a people-centric company.
As a Gold Investors in People company and a Sunday Times 100 Best Company to Work For, we are committed to investing in people. We are passionate about creating a working environment where people are supported throughout their careers, where people can enjoy security and be part of a company that cares about them.
From the moment you join us, your well-being and career aspirations will be supported by.
Competitive salary
Company Pension
Life Assurance
Private Medical
Profit share scheme
25 days of annual leave in addition to 8 public bank holidays and loyalty days
8 hours leave of absence for volunteering
Employee Assistance Programme to support your mental, physiological and financial wellbeing
Flexible benefits via salary sacrifice
Company car/green car scheme/car allowance/Van (dependent on position)
Leadership & management training and coaching
Regular line management engagement and appraisal to support your career progression
Development supported by internal and externally delivered training
Flexible working arrangements
Annual salary review
Continuous service awards
