Planner
Location: Haydock - Office based with Parking on site
Employment type: Full Time, Permanent
Working Hours: Monday to Friday
Benefits
* 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays
* Option to buy up to 5 additional holidays
* Group Personal Pension Plan
* Career development & progression with the opportunity to earn professional qualifications
* 24/7 access to a virtual GP and mental health support & counselling services
* Cycle to Work scheme
* Discount club - supermarkets, phone bills, gyms & more
* Life assurance cover
* Long service recognition
* Enhanced Maternity Pay
* Paid volunteering opportunities in your community
About the role
The completion of work is an important requirement for the Business in collaboration with stakeholders and customers. You will provide support to ensure that the company’s work is effectively programmed & delivered in an efficient and productive way.
You will play a key role within the Planning team by analysing work, collating data, developing planned packages of work to be allocated to Site Teams for completion. The role requires high levels of IT skills as there will be the need to create and distribute management spreadsheets, reports, and plans.
* Proactively collate, visualise, and request orders for work in advance of proposed start dates.
* Use available information to produce efficient packages of work including previously completed work, plans and site-based knowledge within the business.
* Liaise with Planning and/or Project Manager and/or Operations Supervisor to resolve any issues inhibiting the planning of the work.
* Prepare, submit and update Streetworks notices in compliance with current legislation.
* Open and close Streetwork Notices/Permits.
* Understand and use the Symology system.
* Be responsible for Streetworks performance and drive continual improvements.
* Liaise with local authorities and client representatives.
* Coordinate with other third parties (e.g., parking suspensions, bus stop suspensions, road closures).
* Serve as the point of escalation for site-based teams, supporting them to resolve issues concerning work planning.
* Deliver weekly status reports to the management team and client.
* Act as the subject matter expert for internal systems and data such as Sewer Viewer & AIMS.
* Always establish good relationships, communicate effectively, and resolve issues early to prevent potential problems.
About you
We’re looking for someone with previous experience in a work planning role, ideally within the utilities industry, who has a good understanding of NRSWA, permitting, traffic management, and street works planning. You should be IT proficient, confident using Microsoft Office, Symology, and Streetworks software, and hold a valid UK driving licence.
Equal Opportunities
We’re proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and experiences, and we’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce.
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