Cost Planner

We are recruiting Cost Planners to work as part of our Directly Managed Capital (DMC) function. This is to facilitate the delivery of Capital Expenditure (CAPEX) Maintenance Projects for water treatment sites, on behalf of the Internal Operations clients, using predominantly internal resources and delivery methods. This work is envisaged to encompass both Planned Maintenance programmes and projects, and Reactive Maintenance works.

What you’ll be doing as a Cost Planner:

Monitor/review capital spend projects by Governance rules:

• Review capital spend to confirm coded correctly & in line with agreed budgets.
• As required, review Work Orders/POs/Goods receipt notes to confirm project status.
• Confirm key project dates recorded accurately in SAP for Commissioning, Benefit date & Take dates, Project closure etc.
• Manage capital projects to ensure no ‘Red flags’ within the Corporate dashboard/KPIs.
• Ensure timely resolution of project issues in SAP.

Actuals - Update and monitor capital project costs.

• Liaise/Partner with the business (Projects team & Opex Finance team) to ensure current activity is accurately captured against capital projects.
• Review project spend & post Project accrual – based on the latest estimate ‘ VoWD’
• Ensure SAP inputs are recorded accurately.
• Report monthly variances.
• Support the DMC team lead to help prepare pack summaries for the Waste/Water using traffic light reports to flag key variances.

Forecasts/Budgets – Agree/monitor/review planned costs.

• Liaise/Partner with the business to ensure an accurate & up-to-date view of projects captured against capital spend.
• Ensure that SAP inputs are recorded accurately.
• Report the latest forecasts & budget, identifying key movements/variances & associated risks/opportunities.

Continuous improvement

• Whilst operating by capital spend governance rules, review existing processes and where appropriate consider & promote improvements.
• Assist in monitoring and maintaining DMC policy and procedure documents.

Location – Maple Lodge, West London.

36 hours a week, Monday to Friday, based on site 5 days a week.

What you should bring to the role:

• Experience in Finance Reporting or Quantity Surveying is essential.
• Previous experience with data input and use of SAP or similar program software is also an advantage.
• IT skills with the use of SAP-R3, SAP-BI (query tool), Excel manipulation and reporting.
• A good communicator is required to interface with multiple stakeholders/team members.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary between £31,600 - £42,000 per annum.
• 26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 with the length of service. (Plus bank holidays).
• Contributory pension – Defined Contribution - Maximum of 12% -2x employee contribution.
• Personal Medical Assessments – open to all once a year.
• The wider benefits scheme includes our benefits hub, which is packed with offers and information to save money and support your well-being.

Who are we?

We’re the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, with more than 16 million customers relying on us every day to supply water for their taps and toilets. We want to build a better future for all, helping our customers, communities, people and the planet to thrive. It’s a big job and we’ve got a long way to go, so we need help from passionate and skilled people, committed to making a difference and getting us to where we want to be in the years and decades to come.

Learn more about our purpose and values

Working at Thames Water

Thames Water is a unique, rewarding and diverse place to work, where every day you can make a difference, yet no day is the same. As part of our family, you’ll enjoy fast-tracked career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits.
Whether you’re interested in a role in one of our call centres or science labs, we’re looking for people like you with real passion and a burning desire to make things better.

So, if you’re looking for a sustainable and successful career where you can make a daily difference to millions of people’s lives while helping to protect the world of water for future generations, we’ll be here to support you every step of the way. Together, we can build a better future for our customers, our region and our planet.

The real purpose, real support, real opportunities. Come and join the Thames Water family. Why choose us? Learn more.

Our overarching aim is to ensure that Thames Water is a great, diverse and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and offer extra support for those who need it throughout the recruitment process. We aim to remove any real or perceived barriers to success, so if you need assistance, we’re here to help and support you.

When a crisis happens, we all rally around to support our customers. As part of Team Thames, you’ll have the opportunity to sign up to support our customers on the frontline as an ambassador. Full training will be given for what is undoubtedly an incredibly rewarding experience. It’s also a great opportunity to learn more about our business, meet colleagues and earn some extra money along the way.

Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.