We’re looking for an organised and proactive Planning Administrator to join our busy Planning Department on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This is a key role supporting the coordination and delivery of multi-utility projects, ensuring works are efficiently planned, scheduled, and executed to meet customer and operational requirements.
This role is suitable for applicants with experience in a planning or coordination role, or those with strong administrative experience. Ideally, you will be available to start immediately and must live within a commutable distance of Braintree, Essex.
What you’ll be doing:
* Work Planning & Scheduling: Coordinating daily and weekly work plans, ensuring resources are effectively allocated to meet project timelines and priorities.
* Work Request Management: Raising, processing, and monitoring work requests to support project delivery and customer satisfaction.
* Performance Tracking: Maintaining accurate records, producing reports, and supporting data analysis to improve efficiency and performance visibility.
* Stakeholder Coordination: Liaising with internal departments, field teams, and external partners to ensure smooth communication and issue resolution.
* Problem Solving: Identifying and resolving planning challenges in a timely and professional manner.
* Continuous Improvement: Supporting the development of planning processes and contributing ideas to enhance team performance and customer experience.
What we’re looking for:
* Proven experience in planning, scheduling, or administration, ideally within utilities, construction, or a similar operational environment.
* Strong organisational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
* Confident communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to engage effectively with colleagues and stakeholders.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office (particularly Excel) and comfortable working with data and systems.
* A proactive, solutions-focused mindset and willingness to take initiative.
* A collaborative team player who takes pride in delivering high-quality work and supporting collective goals.
Our Benefits
Our company is devoted to ensuring our staff receives a comprehensive selection of rewards and perks. We acknowledge that employment is merely a portion of our daily routine, and our objective is to provide our team members with a broad spectrum of versatile benefits that cater to their needs. We take pride in offering a diverse assortment of options to support all lifestyles, with a majority of these benefits accessible throughout the year. Our benefits/perks consist of:
* Competitive Salary
* Flexible Staggered Start/Finish Time
* Life Cover
* Attractive Holiday Allowance
* EV Salary Sacrifice Scheme
* Wellbeing Service
* Enhanced Parental Leav
* Long Service Award
* Learning & Development Opportunities
* Retail Discounts
* Volunteering Scheme
* Buy Additional Holiday
And much more...
We are committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming workplace. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and value diversity in all its forms. We want to ensure that you feel supported throughout the process and provide reasonable adjustments where necessary. If you require any adjustments during your application, interview process or throughout your employment, please do not hesitate to let us know.