Trainee Planner

About the @one Alliance

The Anglian Water @one Alliance is a totally collaborative organisation made up of nine partner companies (Anglian Water, SWECO, Balfour Beatty, Barhale, Binnies, MMB, MWH Treatment, and Skanska) and an extended supply chain, delivering over half of Anglian Water’s capital investment programme.

We are gearing up for our most exciting and challenging Asset Management Period yet, known as AMP8, this will see us deliver a programme of work larger than we’ve ever delivered before. We’ll be embarking on a new kind of project delivery focusing on nature-based solutions like wetlands and urban drainage schemes.

We are driving change, empowering us to set global benchmarks and build a better environment, with the opportunity to offer enhanced growth and development to our workforce. We’re looking to build on our existing teams with an environment built for career progression.

With such an exciting portfolio of projects planned for AMP8 to keep the water flowing across the region, our ability to manage our work and outperform against our customer’s expectations will come under greater scrutiny.

We need aspiring driven talent to help us achieve our ambitious targets, are you ready to join us as we prepare to deliver the most creative and innovative AMP we have ever seen?

About Sweco

Transforming society together, we're planning and designing sustainable communities and cities of the future.

Solving the great societal challenges of our time is more relevant, demanding and inspiring than ever before. At Sweco, we bring together experts with different perspectives and skills to develop solutions that address the challenges of urbanisation, harness the positive power of digitalisation and make societies more sustainable.

We offer our clients a combination of global expertise and local presence, adapted to their business and reality. Our ambition is to be our clients’ most relevant partner, working together to help them solve their challenges, today and into the future.

To ensure we support our objectives of collaboration across the business whilst providing our workforce with the agility to achieve a healthy work/ life balance, we are asking our employees to have office or site presence on an average of three days a week.

Start Your Planning Career with the @one Alliance!

Are you passionate about project planning and eager to develop your skills in a fast-paced, collaborative environment? Do you want to play a key role in ensuring projects are delivered on time and within scope? If so, this is your opportunity to continue your career journey within the @one Alliance as a Trainee Planner!

In this role, you will work within an integrated project delivery team, gaining valuable hands-on experience in developing, monitoring, and maintaining project plans. Under the guidance of an experienced Planner, you will work alongside Site, Commercial, and Engineering teams to learn the skills needed to become a successful Project Planner.

What Will You Be Doing?

• Developing Project Plans – Learn how to build and maintain robust, detailed plans that capture the full project scope.

• Monitoring Project Progress – Gather and analyse progress data to identify risks, mitigate delays, and drive efficient project delivery.

• Stakeholder Collaboration – Work closely with internal and external teams to ensure seamless coordination across all project phases to actively deliver projects on time and within budget.

• Risk & Opportunity Management – Help identify, manage, and mitigate risks while finding ways to maximise opportunities.

• Continuous Learning – Gain training in relevant planning software and develop a solid understanding of project management best practices.

Who We’re Looking For

• A keen interest in project planning and a proactive, can-do attitude.

• Experience in Civil Engineering, Water, Wastewater, or M&E (preferred but not essential).

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with great attention to detail.

• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks effectively.

• Excellent communication skills – able to translate complex data into clear, actionable insights.

• Computer literate, with the willingness to learn planning software.

• A full, clean UK driving licence ( essential).

Why Apply?

• Structured Training & Development – Learn from experienced planners and gain hands-on experience.

• Career Growth – This role is an excellent stepping stone into a career in project planning.

• Collaborative Culture – Work within a dynamic, supportive team that values innovation and teamwork.

• Make a Real Impact – Play a crucial role in ensuring the successful delivery of major projects.

If you’re ready to kickstart your career in project planning, apply now!

Employee Benefits

• Flexible and hybrid working (Flexworks Policy)
• Competitive pension contribution
• Life Assurance
• Private Medical Insurance
• Discretionary Annual Bonus Scheme
• Payment of two relevant professional subscriptions
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (with the option to purchase up to 5 additional days per year)
• Cycle2Work Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme (wellbeing, mental health, financial and work advice)
• Employee discounts via Sweco Benefit Select (Faircare)
• Salary Sacrifice Electric Vehicle Scheme
• We plant a tree for all new starters!

@OneAlliance vision

A collaborative alliance, driving change. Empowering us to set global benchmarks and building a better environment for our customers. We strive to:

Empower our people; Delight our Customers; Embrace digital transformation; Deliver brilliance.

@OneAlliance Values

To bring environmental and social prosperity to the region we serve through our commitment to Love Every Drop we:

Build trust; Do the right thing; Are always exploring

The Anglian Water @one Alliance. Nine partners, endless opportunities.

Let’s transform society together at Sweco.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

It’s important to us that that all our colleagues thrive at work - we strive to have a friendly and inclusive culture which respects the contribution individuals can bring to Sweco. We aim to promote equality, inclusivity and diversity for everyone.

Here at Sweco we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity.

We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant to ensure those who serve or have served, and their families, are treated fairly. To find out more The Armed Forces Covenant - Our Commitments | Sweco UK.

We are an accredited Real Living Wage Employer which reflects our commitment to fair pay and support for all colleagues.

We are also proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer, and will interview applicants covered by the Equality Act 2010 that opt into the guaran