Working here isn't just a job. You can advance your career at Avove, and we'll reward you with a range of benefits that recognise great work. We provide full training and continuous development to help you reach your potential. We strive to create an inclusive working environment where everyone can be themselves. Join us and take the next step towards a fulfilling career. We understand the impact our work has on our society and the environment. It's the difference we make that improves people's lives and helps the economy to grow. We work alongside our customers to deliver resilient, bespoke infrastructure solutions that keep the taps running, the energy flowing and people connected. The work we do together matters. About the role As a senior planner you will deliver a performance that achieves targets and objectives. You will provide support to the planning and scheduling team. You will work very closely with the Client and operational colleagues to drive efficient delivery programmes. What will your day look like • Develop and produce fully logic linked, resource loaded and integrated programmes comprising the development, consents, design, procurement, construction and commission compliant with the PMO standards. • Ensure planning and programming is produced on time by understanding the planning process to meet challenging deadlines, understanding the interface and reliance between disciplines, and developing and monitoring integrated design, procurement, construction and commissioning programmes. • Produce programmes, reports and / or extract schedules using customised filters as required by the project team, including indication of deviation from the baseline programme. • Produce earned value analysis data. • Formally issue programme updates to the client as required by the contract. • Attend progress meetings with internal and external customers and deliver presentation on project progress. • Produce contract deliverables as required. • Engage with supply chain and bid team members to discuss and achieve optimum programme and method solutions. • Identify, communicate and add key programme risks to the risk register. • Perform analysis and scenario modelling for any potential project change and be able to provide resource and delay analysis. • Promote and improve planning and controls within the organisation. • Perform continuous project integrity checks to ensure the integrity of the programme. • Support Senior Planning Manager with any adhoc requests Skills and Experience • Good understanding of the Bid/Tender process, with the ability to interpret 'Instruction to Tender' (ITT) documents highlighting the programme requirements. • Advanced use of Microsoft Office suite (in particular excel) and advanced knowledge of Primavera P6 planning tool along with other planning software's including Microsoft Project. • Highly organised with an excellent attention to detail and meticulous approach. • Excellent communication skills (verbal/written) and be able to manage stakeholders at all levels. • Experience working in construction for a Contractor • Experience managing programmes for the complete project life cycle from concept phase, pre contract, mobilisation, design and build, commissioning to completion and benefit realisation. • Good all round project management knowledge What's in it for you We offer a rewarding salary that is tailored to your skills and experience. But that's not all! We celebrate hard work and give recognition to our colleagues. In addition to this, we understand that one size doesn't fit all so everyone has access to a variety of flexible benefits that work for you. • 24 days holiday plus bank holidays • Company pension scheme • Life assurance • Family friendly policies • A selection of lifestyle benefit options • Financial wellbeing programme • Employee assistance program for health and wellbeing and onsite mental health first aiders to support our colleagues. We love to give back so we offer you volunteering days in your community and charity matched giving where we will boost your fundraising. Rewards initiative for achieving recognised professional qualifications. About us We design, build and maintain the UK's utilities infrastructure to help transform local communities for the better. We provide cutting-edge and sustainable engineering solutions and play a critical role in helping to keep the water running, the lights on and people connected. We are an expert, responsible and agile partner, providing vital services to water and power sectors. We work closely with our clients to help protect and improve their assets, enhance customer experience and protect the natural environment. Everything we do is designed to drive continual improvement and move life forward. We are proud to work in partnership with leading utility providers, including Severn Trent, United Utilities, Yorkshire Water, Northern PowerGrid, Northumbrian Water Group, Scottish Power Energy Networks and Scottish Water We are an equal opportunities employer We welcome applications from candidates of all races, genders, disabilities, religions, ages and sexual orientations. We know that having a diverse workforce encourages new perspectives, inspires creativity and creates an engaging workplace and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all colleagues can thrive. When it comes to inclusion, we're making sure we keep up the progress with our Communities of Practice, who help us do just that. What next We encourage you to apply for this role as soon as you can. We recognise talent waits for no one, so we progress candidates individually through all stages of recruitment process. If you have any questions, please reach out for an informal discussion.
Aug 13, 2025
Full time
Working here isn't just a job. You can advance your career at Avove, and we'll reward you with a range of benefits that recognise great work. We provide full training and continuous development to help you reach your potential. We strive to create an inclusive working environment where everyone can be themselves. Join us and take the next step towards a fulfilling career. We understand the impact our work has on our society and the environment. It's the difference we make that improves people's lives and helps the economy to grow. We work alongside our customers to deliver resilient, bespoke infrastructure solutions that keep the taps running, the energy flowing and people connected. The work we do together matters. About the role As a senior planner you will deliver a performance that achieves targets and objectives. You will provide support to the planning and scheduling team. You will work very closely with the Client and operational colleagues to drive efficient delivery programmes. What will your day look like • Develop and produce fully logic linked, resource loaded and integrated programmes comprising the development, consents, design, procurement, construction and commission compliant with the PMO standards. • Ensure planning and programming is produced on time by understanding the planning process to meet challenging deadlines, understanding the interface and reliance between disciplines, and developing and monitoring integrated design, procurement, construction and commissioning programmes. • Produce programmes, reports and / or extract schedules using customised filters as required by the project team, including indication of deviation from the baseline programme. • Produce earned value analysis data. • Formally issue programme updates to the client as required by the contract. • Attend progress meetings with internal and external customers and deliver presentation on project progress. • Produce contract deliverables as required. • Engage with supply chain and bid team members to discuss and achieve optimum programme and method solutions. • Identify, communicate and add key programme risks to the risk register. • Perform analysis and scenario modelling for any potential project change and be able to provide resource and delay analysis. • Promote and improve planning and controls within the organisation. • Perform continuous project integrity checks to ensure the integrity of the programme. • Support Senior Planning Manager with any adhoc requests Skills and Experience • Good understanding of the Bid/Tender process, with the ability to interpret 'Instruction to Tender' (ITT) documents highlighting the programme requirements. • Advanced use of Microsoft Office suite (in particular excel) and advanced knowledge of Primavera P6 planning tool along with other planning software's including Microsoft Project. • Highly organised with an excellent attention to detail and meticulous approach. • Excellent communication skills (verbal/written) and be able to manage stakeholders at all levels. • Experience working in construction for a Contractor • Experience managing programmes for the complete project life cycle from concept phase, pre contract, mobilisation, design and build, commissioning to completion and benefit realisation. • Good all round project management knowledge What's in it for you We offer a rewarding salary that is tailored to your skills and experience. But that's not all! We celebrate hard work and give recognition to our colleagues. In addition to this, we understand that one size doesn't fit all so everyone has access to a variety of flexible benefits that work for you. • 24 days holiday plus bank holidays • Company pension scheme • Life assurance • Family friendly policies • A selection of lifestyle benefit options • Financial wellbeing programme • Employee assistance program for health and wellbeing and onsite mental health first aiders to support our colleagues. We love to give back so we offer you volunteering days in your community and charity matched giving where we will boost your fundraising. Rewards initiative for achieving recognised professional qualifications. About us We design, build and maintain the UK's utilities infrastructure to help transform local communities for the better. We provide cutting-edge and sustainable engineering solutions and play a critical role in helping to keep the water running, the lights on and people connected. We are an expert, responsible and agile partner, providing vital services to water and power sectors. We work closely with our clients to help protect and improve their assets, enhance customer experience and protect the natural environment. Everything we do is designed to drive continual improvement and move life forward. We are proud to work in partnership with leading utility providers, including Severn Trent, United Utilities, Yorkshire Water, Northern PowerGrid, Northumbrian Water Group, Scottish Power Energy Networks and Scottish Water We are an equal opportunities employer We welcome applications from candidates of all races, genders, disabilities, religions, ages and sexual orientations. We know that having a diverse workforce encourages new perspectives, inspires creativity and creates an engaging workplace and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all colleagues can thrive. When it comes to inclusion, we're making sure we keep up the progress with our Communities of Practice, who help us do just that. What next We encourage you to apply for this role as soon as you can. We recognise talent waits for no one, so we progress candidates individually through all stages of recruitment process. If you have any questions, please reach out for an informal discussion.
Working here isnt just a job. You can advance your career at Avove, and well reward you with a range of benefits that recognise great work. We provide full training and continuous development to help you reach your potential. We strive to create an inclusive working environment where everyone can be themselves. Join us and take the next step towards a fulfilling career click apply for full job details
Aug 11, 2025
Full time
Working here isnt just a job. You can advance your career at Avove, and well reward you with a range of benefits that recognise great work. We provide full training and continuous development to help you reach your potential. We strive to create an inclusive working environment where everyone can be themselves. Join us and take the next step towards a fulfilling career click apply for full job details
Location: Cheshire, Mersey & Wirral Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent Salary: Competitive + benefits Start Date: ASAP Avove is excited to announce a major expansion of our operations with Scottish Power Energy Networks. The contract has now doubled in size to approximately £10 million per annum and is secured for a full six-year period click apply for full job details
Jul 15, 2025
Full time
Location: Cheshire, Mersey & Wirral Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent Salary: Competitive + benefits Start Date: ASAP Avove is excited to announce a major expansion of our operations with Scottish Power Energy Networks. The contract has now doubled in size to approximately £10 million per annum and is secured for a full six-year period click apply for full job details
Working here isn't just a job. You can advance your career at Avove, and we'll reward you with a range of benefits that recognise great work. We provide full training and continuous development to help you reach your potential. We strive to create an inclusive working environment where everyone can be themselves. Join us and take the next step towards a fulfilling career. About the role We have been awarded a major multi-million-pound design and build framework agreement with Northumbrian Water Group (NWG) as part of NWG's Asset Management Period 8 (AMP8) £3.6 billion investment programme. As we embark on this exciting 12-year design and build framework, we are looking for a Site Manager to join our Operations Team. You will be responsible for site operations, directing and organising site activities to ensure that planned work is delivered safely and on time. This is a full-time permanent role, based in Durham in the North East. Please note: a full driving licence is a pre-requisite for this role. What will your day look like • Ensuring projects are delivered within budget, to programme and safely. • Ensuring a suitably competent workforce (including subcontractors) is in place to complete all site activities • Undertaking site audits and inspections to ensure Health and Safety compliance with relevant legislation. • Performing quality checks in-line with contract specification and contract statement of requirements, maintaining accurate records of site resources, materials and plant. • Producing daily resource sheets, weekly plant returns, weekly materials returns and subcontract performance reports. • Demonstrating excellent stakeholder management; working with customers, clients, local authorities and third parties in relation to past, present or future works. About you You will use your excellent communication skills to liaise with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders, using your initiative to make sound judgements and decisions. You will be skilled in conflict resolution, problem solving and effective negotiation. You may also have coaching experience and the ability to lead and nurture a team. You will have a strong understanding of programme delivery processes, a working knowledge of the NEC form of contract along with good knowledge of construction techniques associated with responsible programmes of work. You will also have a good understanding of applicable construction legislation, including HSEQ. You will be able to demonstrate your experience of managing medium - heavy civils projects with complex temporary works installations. Good IT skills are necessary for this role with the ability to manage a budget and focus on high quality and control of costs. Your commercial awareness and understanding of basic business finance will be useful in this role. You will also hold the following qualifications: HNC or above qualified (preferably in an engineering discipline) Preferably Chartered Status but not essential SMSTS Temporary works supervisor CSCS or SHEA First Aid LOLER Appointed persons. Confined Space (Medium Risk) What's in it for you We offer a rewarding salary that is tailored to your skills and experience. But that's not all! We celebrate hard work and give recognition to our colleagues. In addition to this, we understand that one size doesn't fit all so everyone has access to a variety of flexible benefits that work for you. Company pension scheme Life assurance Family friendly policies A selection of lifestyle benefit options Financial wellbeing programme Employee assistance program for health and wellbeing and onsite mental health first aiders to support our colleagues We love to give back so we offer you volunteering days in your community and charity matched giving where we will boost your fundraising. About us We design, build and maintain the UK's utilities infrastructure to help transform local communities for the better. We provide cutting-edge and sustainable engineering solutions and play a critical role in helping to keep the water running, the lights on and people connected. We are an expert, responsible and agile partner, providing vital services to water, power and telecommunications sectors. We work closely with our clients to help protect and improve their assets, enhance customer experience and protect the natural environment. Everything we do is designed to drive continual improvement and move life forward. We are proud to work in partnership with leading utility providers, including Severn Trent, United Utilities, Yorkshire Water, Northern PowerGrid, Northumbrian Water Group, Scottish Power Energy Networks and Scottish Water We are an equal opportunities employer . We welcome applications from candidates of all races, genders, disabilities, religions, ages and sexual orientations. We know that having a diverse workforce encourages new perspectives, inspires creativity and creates an engaging workplace and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all colleagues can thrive. When it comes to inclusion, we're making sure we keep up the progress with our Communities of Practice, who help us do just that. What next We encourage you to apply for this role as soon as you can. We recognise talent waits for no one, so we progress candidates individually through all stages of recruitment process. If you have any questions, please reach out for an informal discussion.
Jul 09, 2025
Full time
Working here isn't just a job. You can advance your career at Avove, and we'll reward you with a range of benefits that recognise great work. We provide full training and continuous development to help you reach your potential. We strive to create an inclusive working environment where everyone can be themselves. Join us and take the next step towards a fulfilling career. About the role We have been awarded a major multi-million-pound design and build framework agreement with Northumbrian Water Group (NWG) as part of NWG's Asset Management Period 8 (AMP8) £3.6 billion investment programme. As we embark on this exciting 12-year design and build framework, we are looking for a Site Manager to join our Operations Team. You will be responsible for site operations, directing and organising site activities to ensure that planned work is delivered safely and on time. This is a full-time permanent role, based in Durham in the North East. Please note: a full driving licence is a pre-requisite for this role. What will your day look like • Ensuring projects are delivered within budget, to programme and safely. • Ensuring a suitably competent workforce (including subcontractors) is in place to complete all site activities • Undertaking site audits and inspections to ensure Health and Safety compliance with relevant legislation. • Performing quality checks in-line with contract specification and contract statement of requirements, maintaining accurate records of site resources, materials and plant. • Producing daily resource sheets, weekly plant returns, weekly materials returns and subcontract performance reports. • Demonstrating excellent stakeholder management; working with customers, clients, local authorities and third parties in relation to past, present or future works. About you You will use your excellent communication skills to liaise with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders, using your initiative to make sound judgements and decisions. You will be skilled in conflict resolution, problem solving and effective negotiation. You may also have coaching experience and the ability to lead and nurture a team. You will have a strong understanding of programme delivery processes, a working knowledge of the NEC form of contract along with good knowledge of construction techniques associated with responsible programmes of work. You will also have a good understanding of applicable construction legislation, including HSEQ. You will be able to demonstrate your experience of managing medium - heavy civils projects with complex temporary works installations. Good IT skills are necessary for this role with the ability to manage a budget and focus on high quality and control of costs. Your commercial awareness and understanding of basic business finance will be useful in this role. You will also hold the following qualifications: HNC or above qualified (preferably in an engineering discipline) Preferably Chartered Status but not essential SMSTS Temporary works supervisor CSCS or SHEA First Aid LOLER Appointed persons. Confined Space (Medium Risk) What's in it for you We offer a rewarding salary that is tailored to your skills and experience. But that's not all! We celebrate hard work and give recognition to our colleagues. In addition to this, we understand that one size doesn't fit all so everyone has access to a variety of flexible benefits that work for you. Company pension scheme Life assurance Family friendly policies A selection of lifestyle benefit options Financial wellbeing programme Employee assistance program for health and wellbeing and onsite mental health first aiders to support our colleagues We love to give back so we offer you volunteering days in your community and charity matched giving where we will boost your fundraising. About us We design, build and maintain the UK's utilities infrastructure to help transform local communities for the better. We provide cutting-edge and sustainable engineering solutions and play a critical role in helping to keep the water running, the lights on and people connected. We are an expert, responsible and agile partner, providing vital services to water, power and telecommunications sectors. We work closely with our clients to help protect and improve their assets, enhance customer experience and protect the natural environment. Everything we do is designed to drive continual improvement and move life forward. We are proud to work in partnership with leading utility providers, including Severn Trent, United Utilities, Yorkshire Water, Northern PowerGrid, Northumbrian Water Group, Scottish Power Energy Networks and Scottish Water We are an equal opportunities employer . We welcome applications from candidates of all races, genders, disabilities, religions, ages and sexual orientations. We know that having a diverse workforce encourages new perspectives, inspires creativity and creates an engaging workplace and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all colleagues can thrive. When it comes to inclusion, we're making sure we keep up the progress with our Communities of Practice, who help us do just that. What next We encourage you to apply for this role as soon as you can. We recognise talent waits for no one, so we progress candidates individually through all stages of recruitment process. If you have any questions, please reach out for an informal discussion.
Who we are: Avove is a new, independent utilities infrastructure business, formed from the utilities division of leading infrastructure services company, Amey. We design, build and maintain the UKs utilities infrastructure to help transform local communities for the better. We are proud to work in partnership with our clients, including Severn Trent, United Utilities, Yorkshire Water, Scottish Water, click apply for full job details
Nov 29, 2022
Full time
Who we are: Avove is a new, independent utilities infrastructure business, formed from the utilities division of leading infrastructure services company, Amey. We design, build and maintain the UKs utilities infrastructure to help transform local communities for the better. We are proud to work in partnership with our clients, including Severn Trent, United Utilities, Yorkshire Water, Scottish Water, click apply for full job details