Job Description
The Role
We are currently recruiting for an Area Scheduler to support a busy highways maintenance contract in Cambridgeshire. This is a key role responsible for planning, programming and coordinating a wide range of highways maintenance works, ensuring all activities are efficiently scheduled, compliant with Street Works regulations, and delivered within contractual timescales.
You will work closely with depot supervisors, inspectors, delivery teams and local authority stakeholders to maximise productivity, manage permits, and ensure safety defects and reactive works are scheduled effectively.
Key Responsibilities
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Prepare and manage highways maintenance programmes in collaboration with Depot Supervisors and Area Management
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Plan, coordinate and optimise works to improve efficiency and resource utilisation
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Schedule safety defect repairs and reactive works within agreed response times
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Create, manage and update Street Works permits in line with legislation and local authority requirements
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Liaise with Local Authority Street Works teams, Highway Officers and Inspectors
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Coordinate traffic management, advance warning signage and resident communications
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Allocate emergency works to appropriate gangs and support the delivery teams
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Update programmes with live progress and escalate delays or risks where required
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Schedule work orders to mobile devices and support operatives with system use (Causeway)
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Ensure materials are ordered in line with scheduled works
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Maintain accurate programme and scheduling system records
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Support KPI reporting and assist with administrative duties as required
Skills & Experience Required
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Previous experience in scheduling or programming construction or maintenance works (highways experience preferred)
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Strong understanding of Street Works permitting and the Traffic Management Act
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Working knowledge of NRSWA and Safety at Street Works and Road Works Code of Practice
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Confident IT user, with good experience of Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, etc.)
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Experience working with mobile workforce or scheduling systems is desirable
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Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
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Ability to manage multiple priorities and work to tight deadlines
Personal Attributes
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Highly organised with strong attention to detail
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Collaborative team player with the ability to build effective working relationships
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Proactive and solutions-focused approach to problem solving
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Comfortable working independently and managing your own workload
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Committed to safety, compliance and continuous improvement
If you are interested in this role apply now and contact Luke Thompson for more information