Senior Planning Co-ordinator

Job Description

Location: Hybrid
Contract: Permanent (Full time with flexibility for Part time)
Salary: Depending on skills and experience

At Anglian Water, our values are that together, we will: Build trust, do the right thing, and we are always exploring.

What Will You Be Doing as a Senior Planning Co-ordinator?

As part of the IMRDS Capital Delivery Mains Renewal Planning Team, you will play a crucial role in managing and coordinating street works for our Mains Renewal Programme. Your focus will be on the E2E co-ordination of street works activity, ensuring effective planning and smooth delivery of critical projects. You’ll work closely with multiple teams and stakeholders, ensuring timely permit applications, Highway Authority engagement, and safe and efficient delivery of works. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute directly to the future of Anglian Water’s operations and help maintain vital services for our customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Street Works E2E Co-ordination: Oversee all aspects of the permit process, permit applications, manage changes, and collaborate with engineers to ensure smooth project flow.

• Stakeholder Engagement: Coordinate with Highways Authorities, utilities, and internal teams to resolve any road space issues, and ensure permit approvals.

• Safety and Planning: Ensure safety measures are embedded into all work practices and continuously review and improve planning processes.

• Scheme Co-ordination: Lead engineering and construction lookahead meetings, track progress, and resolve any obstacles or risks to project timelines.

• Scheme Support: Manage utility plans, coordinate TM (Traffic Management) sharing collaborations, and ensure the project stays on track.

• Team Mentoring: Support and mentor other team members in Street Works and planning, and help embed new systems and processes.

A Little Bit About Your Skills, Experience, and Behaviours…

• Proven Experience: Significant experience in Street Works, permit applications, and stakeholder management, particularly in complex schemes across multiple roads and Highway Authorities.

• Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of NRSWA legislation and experience with Street Manager, Permit Manager, and other relevant systems, including SharePoint/M365.

• Problem Solver: Ability to identify issues early, propose solutions, and ensure smooth delivery of the Mains Renewal Programme.

• Collaboration: Strong team player with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams, stakeholders, and external partners.

• Attention to Detail: Highly organised with an eye for detail, ensuring all permits and plans are up-to-date and compliant with regulations.

Why Anglian Water?

At Anglian Water, we believe in supporting and rewarding our people for their hard work and dedication. As part of our team, you’ll benefit from:

• Bonus scheme

• Private health care

• Competitive pension scheme

• Up to 26 days annual leave, increasing with length of service

• Flexible benefits to support your wellbeing

Inclusion is for Everyone

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome all suitably qualified applicants, regardless of gender identity, ethnic origin, nationality, religion, age, sexual orientation, disability, or any other protected characteristic. We focus on merit and passion for creating better outcomes, and we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where all colleagues feel they belong.

If you're ready to make a real impact on the delivery of critical services, apply today!

Closing Date: 10th January 2026

#loveeverydrop