via indeed · 10 June 2026 ·3 days ago

Project Planner

VW Westgarth LTD
East Kilbride Full-time
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Part of Veolia Group, Veolia Water Technologies \& Solutions brings together experienced professionals in pursuit of the same goal: to solve the toughest water, wastewater and process challenges around the globe. We’re always looking for passionate and creative people to help us in this mission!

The Planner is responsible for delivering resourced, robust baseline project schedules, collaborating with project teams to produce schedules and reporting data to facilitate successful project delivery: \-

  • To co\-ordinate and produce project plans and associated documents and reports (“S” curves, Histograms, Tabulated resource/progress data)

  • Ensure all services and deliverables meet Company, Client and Project requirements.

  • To promote good working relations with the planning team, other project departments and client representatives

  • Commitment to and promotion of Veolia‘s values and ensuring the realisation of company and project health, safety, environmental, quality and ethics, systems, policies and procedures

  • Assisting with the developing and maintaining of Project Planning and Costing processes to meet VWS Westgarth Business requirements

  • Support priority management including the use of Kanbans

  • Ensuring adequate levels of understanding and competence within the broader business in the use of EVA/EVM systems, tools and reports
Capabilities/Competencies
  • Demonstrate a strong commitment to the goals and values of Veolia

  • Approach tasks with dedication and perseverance, ensuring the realization of company and project objectives

  • Possess excellent communication skills to effectively convey information, instructions, and updates to team members, stakeholders, and management

  • Be adaptable and open to change, as the project environment may evolve

  • Embrace new technologies, methodologies, and approaches to enhance planning processes

  • Display leadership qualities by inspiring and motivating team members

  • Lead by example, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment

  • Exhibit strong problem\-solving skills to address challenges in planning, costing, and project execution. Proactively identify issues and propose effective solutions

  • Pay meticulous attention to detail to ensure accuracy and precision in planning activities

  • Self\-motivated individual who can demonstrate commitment to the tasks entrusted to them

  • Prepared to work both independently, showing initiative and as part of a team

  • Collaborate effectively with cross\-functional teams and individuals

  • Encourage teamwork, knowledge\-sharing, and a collective approach to project success

  • Uphold high ethical standards and integrity in all interactions

  • Build trust among team members and stakeholders through transparent and honest communication

  • Embrace a learning orientation by seeking opportunities for personal and professional development
Essential Professional Qualities
  • HNC or equivalent

  • Previous planning experience, responsible for large\-sized projects or large sized\-sub\-element of a major project

  • Proficient in Primavera P6

  • IT/Computer literate with experience in MSP and Microsoft Excel/Google Sheets
Job Types: Full\-time, Permanent

Benefits:

  • Company pension

  • Cycle to work scheme

  • Employee discount

  • Free parking

  • On\-site parking

  • Private medical insurance

  • Sick pay
Work Location: In person

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