We are always looking for people who are energetic, enthusiastic, hard‑working and focused. We want you to fit our culture and bring your own passion and drive to Cappagh. We expect everyone, whether in a leadership role or not, to maximise the use of your experience and background and develop and grow in your career with us.
We are currently working on a clean water contract for Portsmouth Water located in Havant, Hampshire and are seeking an enthusiastic Planner to join our planning team.
As a Planner at Cappagh Contractors, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the successful delivery of our clean water projects. You will be responsible for ensuring day‑to‑day tasks are completed, SLA’s and KPI’s are met and achieved and to ensure a high standard of efficiency and performance across the team.
Requirements
Key Responsibilities
* Schedule and plan Streetworks activities in coordination with operational teams and local authorities.
* Ensure planned works are properly recorded, resourced, and allocated in line with deadlines and permit requirements.
* Submit permit requests to local councils and highway authorities via Street Manager or equivalent systems.
* Ensure all SLA’s and KPI’s in relation to planning are met.
* Maintain accurate records of all notices, permits, and work statuses.
* Coordinate with utility teams, reinstatement crews, traffic management providers, and local authority inspectors.
* Ensure records comply with data protection and company policies.
* Communicate permit conditions, traffic restrictions, and start/stop notices to field teams.
* Use specialist software (e.g. Street Manager, Symology, Aurora) to manage workflow.
* Generate daily, weekly, or monthly reports on works progress, compliance, and permit status
* Flag permit breaches, overruns, or potential FPNs for corrective action.
Experience & Skills
* Excellent personal discipline, planning and organisational skills.
* Strong Time keeping.
* Problem‑solving mindset, with an ability to resolve challenging situations diplomatically.
* Flexibility to monitor multiple roles at a time.
* Excellent presentation, written and oral communication skills.
* Strong organisational skills, able to manage multiple priorities effectively.
* IT literate, comfortable using MS Office and customer management systems.
* Understanding of clean water frameworks, water industry regulations, or construction site practices is desirable.
Qualifications
* Minimum GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths.
* Knowledge of Streetworks and Streetworks systems such as Aurora/ Street Manager
* Experience using and working on data systems such as IFS/ SWIMS or similar
About Cappagh Contractors
Cappagh Contractors is a respected civil engineering company specialising in utilities and water sector projects. We offer opportunities for career progression, ongoing training, and a commitment to quality, safety, and customer service. Working for Cappagh you will be the frontline of our business, embodying our “can do” attitude at every step of the way.
To apply send CV and cover letter using the form on this page– Reference PWPL
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