Graduate Planner Thames Rickmansworth 2023

MWH Treatment is an integrated design and build solution provider operating in the water sector. We have over 1,000 staff working across eight regional centres, primarily supporting six long term water sector frameworks operating both as MWH Treatment and increasingly in joint ventures and alliances.

At MWH Treatment we create opportunity by inviting, embracing and celebrating difference.

Our goal as an employer is to recruit, motivate, and develop our employees with diverse ranges of talents and perspectives to ensure that we have the breadth of viewpoints, experiences, and skills needed to succeed.

Embracing diversity of all kinds enables MWH Treatment to provide a work environment and culture that play a key role in attracting and retaining the right people with the right skills.

Living these values and committing to diversity and inclusion supports and enhances our employees and acts as a key differentiator in the market.

We are signed up to the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant in making a promise to support our forces. We are working with CTP to help ex veterans find work in the civilian world. We also support Mates in Mind which is a charitable programme to improve and promote positive mental health in the workplace.

About The Role

At MWH Treatment we believe that people matter. We know that to build successful, creative teams we need a diverse workforce that can deliver new innovative ways of thinking. We provide an environment where you will have the freedom to develop and grow to your full potential.

To continue with our growth plans for 2023 and beyond we are searching for Planning Graduates to join our Professional Development Programme for our autumn 2023 intake. Based at the office in Rickmansworth or one of our London site offices, you will be working on projects throughout the London Water Framework.

As part of our planning team, you will work across design, procurement, construction, commissioning functions to understand how projects operate across their lifecycle. Under the support of one of our senior planners, you will:

• Support the project team to drive projects forward to achieve the project programme
• Participate in collaborative planning sessions with project stakeholders
• Develop and manage project schedules using Primavera P6 software
• Develop schedules into 4D digital plans which are intelligently linked to the 3D model.
• Develop key relationships with clients, design teams, consultants, contractors, and other project stakeholders
• Plan and manage site operations, to ensure safety, quality, cost effectiveness, timely production and customer satisfaction
• Ensure actions are carried out at the right time, by the right people and to a controlled budget
• Undertake a placement on one of our construction sites, where you will be embedded into one of our project delivery teams, to learn how engineering designs are built into operable assets which deliver water and wastewater solutions for customers.

We know our continuing success and development depends on yours, so we go all the way when it comes to giving you the support you need to be the very best. In return you can expect the following;

• A committed and structured learning and training programme, with regular assessments to support your development towards Professional Registration with your institution
• A mentor dedicated to you to support and guide your development.
• Opportunity to work on diverse projects where you can make a real difference to the world we live in.
• A site placement on one of our live construction projects
• Continuous improvement and professional development.
• Practical, on the job training within your team of industry experts.
• Responsibility for your own achievements.
• The tools and support you need to realise your ambitions including achieving professional status with the relevant professional institution.

What MWH offer

At MWH Treatment we believe that people matter. We know that to build successful, creative teams we need a diverse workforce that can deliver new innovative ways of thinking. We provide an environment where you will have the freedom to develop and grow to your full potential.

Packages include

• A competitive salary
• Car/car allowance (subject to role and level of position)
• 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays (with an additional 5 days available to buy)
• Contribution Pension scheme
• Life Assurance
• Health Insurance
• Private medical Insurance

And many more benefits including – cycle to work scheme, discounts and savings Hub, kids pass etc

About You

Qualifications

• Engineering related degree in either Civil, Mechanical or Construction Management (minimum 2.2)
• Strong communication skills – both written and verbal are essential, and you must be able to work well within a team and independently.
• You will be self – motivated, flexible and reliable with good problem-solving skills.
• You will also have a strong client service focus and excellent organisational skills with the ability to multi-task. Excellent computer skills and a good understanding of Microsoft Office are essential.
• Successful candidates will need to be flexible and willing to spend time in other offices and sites. This is to gain a full understanding of new projects and different clients, which will provide fresh experiences and support your development.
• Candidates will also need to have a full UK driving license or in the process of taking their driving test.