Job Description
Planner | Kidlington | Full Time | £34,000–£40,000 per annumFounded in 1990, our client is a leading specialist in the Civils, Reinstatement and Utility sector. With an excellent reputation for quality and reliability, they provide installation, maintenance and civil engineering services to local authorities, utility companies and construction firms across the South of England.
They are a family-run business with a close-knit, team-focused working environment where colleagues work together across the business to keep operations running smoothly.
The RoleAs a Planner, you will join a team of 6 and support the day-to-day planning requirements across utilities, civils and reinstatement. Reporting to the Planning Manager, you will work closely with the planning and operations teams to coordinate work, manage priorities and ensure deadlines are met.
This is a fast-paced and reactive role, with responsibility for planning around 50–70 jobs per day and typically managing 10–25 jobs at any one time. You will be allocated around 5–8 teams each day to plan work for the following day, covering the Thames Valley across a range of areas.
The role involves direct contact with field teams via telephone and message, monitoring work progress, resolving scheduling issues and ensuring teams have the materials required for planned works. You will also monitor photo compliance and maintain accurate job information and records using Salesforce and SWIMS.The role is initially office-based 5 days per week while you complete your training, which is expected to take around one month. Once you and your line manager are confident with the role and systems, 1–2 days working from home will be introduced.
Key ResponsibilitiesPlan and coordinate work for around 5–8 teams each daySchedule approximately 50–70 jobs per dayManage around 10–25 jobs at any one timeCoordinate utilities, civils and reinstatement worksProactively resolve day-to-day scheduling issuesReallocate teams and resources where requiredOrder materials and ensure teams have the required resourcesCommunicate directly with field teams via telephone and messageMonitor the progress of works and respond to operational prioritiesMonitor photo compliance and follow up on missing or incorrect informationUpdate job information, statuses and records on SalesforceUse SWIMS to plan, upload, review and track photosWork closely with supervisors, operations and the wider planning teamRespond to reactive and high-priority worksMaintain accurate administration and documentationRequirementsEssentialStrong Utilities planning backgroundExperience managing and coordinating multiple teamsExperience working in a fast-paced and reactive environmentStrong customer/client communication skillsExcellent organisational and time-management skillsStrong administration skillsAbility to manage multiple priorities and deadlinesStrong problem-solving and decision-making skillsConfident communicating with field teams and wider stakeholdersAbility to remain calm and solution-focused under pressureProactive approach to resolving day-to-day planning issuesBasic Microsoft Excel knowledgeDesirableExperience as a Planner, Scheduler, Works Planner, Resource Planner, Operations Planner or Street Works CoordinatorExperience within utilities, civils, reinstatement, highways, gas, water, telecoms or electricityBasic knowledge of Street Manager, NRSWA and TMABasic Microsoft Excel knowledgeExperience using SalesforceExperience using SWIMSGeographical knowledge of the Thames ValleyExperience coordinating street works and permittingWhat's In It For You£34,000–£40,000 per annum depending on experienceTime-and-a-half overtime rateWeekend overtime, with planners expected to cover 1–2 weekends per monthOpportunity to earn an additional £7,000–£8,000+ per year through weekend overtimeMonday–Friday, 7:00 am–4:00 pm1–2 days working from home once fully trained25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays5 days enhanced sick pay/mental health days at full pay5% employee pension contribution / 3% employer contributionComprehensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)Full training and one-to-one support from the Planning Manager and wider teamOpportunities to progress within the wider businessWhat's next? It's easy! Click "APPLY" now! We can't wait to hear from you!
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