Junior Planner

As a Junior Planner on the United Utilities account at Avove, you’ll play a vital role in supporting our delivery teams by developing and managing robust, contract‑aligned programmes of work. You’ll work closely with both the Client and our operational teams to ensure the smooth, timely, and efficient delivery of schemes across the framework.

Your expertise in scheduling, coordination, and programme management will help identify risks early, optimise resources, and maintain clear communication throughout the project lifecycle. By integrating your planning insights with the wider delivery strategy, you’ll help drive progress, support informed decision‑making, and ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget.

What will your day look like… 

• Develop logic linked programmes comprising the design, construction and commission.
• Produce programmes, reports and / or extract schedules using customised filters as required by the project team, including indication of deviation from the baseline programme.
• Attend progress meetings with internal and external customers and deliver presentation on project progress.
• Produce contract deliverables as required.
• Identify, communicate and add key programme risks to the risk register.
• Perform continuous project integrity checks to ensure the integrity of the programme.
• Support Senior Planning Manager with any adhoc requests

About you…

• Experienced user of Microsoft Office, especially Excel
• Solid working knowledge of Primavera P6 planning software
• Ability to manage and engage stakeholders at all levels
• Thorough understanding of the scheduling function
• Experience managing programmes across the full project lifecycle
• Knowledge of construction processes and a broad project management background (advantageous)

What’s in it for you…

•  24 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Company vehicle
• Company pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Private GP Helpline & Health Cash Plan 
• Avove Discount Scheme 
• 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 Avove...

Avove is a leading infrastructure services provider, delivering critical utility and energy solutions across the UK. With a strong focus on safety, sustainability, and innovation, we specialise in the design, maintenance, and renewal of essential infrastructure for water, energy, and telecoms networks. Our people are at the heart of everything we do, and we are committed to long-term investment in training, development, and modern equipment to support our teams in delivering high-quality, reliable services for our clients and communities.

We are an equal opportunities employer...

At the heart of what we do is a commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We celebrate what makes each of us unique and are building a workplace where everyone feels safe, valued, and empowered to be their authentic selves.