Civils Coordinator

Opals Group; Wigan; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic service organization in the UK is seeking a Scheduling Coordinator to manage and optimize schedules while supporting engineers. The role demands a background in administration, excellent organizational skills, and familiarity with Office365. Candidates should possess strong communication abilities and be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment. This position offers an opportunity to contribute meaningfully to the team's operations and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Must have strong administrative skills and be highly organised with a keen attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate effectively with team members and external parties.
• Experience in a fast-paced environment and managing changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Organise permits, dates, and job bookings using internal systems.
• Liaise with managers and engineers to keep workflows on track.
• Ensure all works are updated following updates from Site.

Skills

Strong admin background

Highly organised

Excellent communication skills

Familiarity with Office365

Knowledge of Northwest geography

Tools

OCU One

Citrix

ETA

Job description

OCU Group are looking for a Scheduling Coordinator to join our team in Wigan!

The purpose of the role is to provide support to our engineers, you will be responsible for managing and optimising schedules, ensuring efficient use of resources, and maintaining smooth operations across departments. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong administrative and interpersonal skills to make a meaningful impact in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Organise permits, dates, and job bookings using internal systems
• Liaise with managers and engineers to keep workflows on track
• Ensure all works are updated following updates from Site
• Ensure targets are met
• Organise Traffic Management requests through to completion
• Manage shared inboxes and respond to updates within deadlines
• Manage and Administer systems like OCU One, Citrix, and ETA
• Ensure Clear and efficient communicate with all parties, including clients, shareholders. Like VM, Councils, Internal Management

Ideal Candidate

• Strong admin background
• Highly organised with great attention to detail, essential
• Must have minimum understanding of Office365 including Excel, Word, Outlook
• Knowledge of Northwest geography
• Excellent communication skills with all aspects of the team and external parties
• Able to work under pressure and handle changing priorities
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Able to carry out works reactively and proactively

Driven by values, powered by inclusion.

At OCU, our values guide everything we do: integrity, collaboration, respect, innovation and one company united. They shape how we work with our clients, communities, and each other. We believe that inclusion is more than a principle — it’s the foundation of our success. By embracing equity and ensuring that every individual has the opportunity to thrive, we create a workplace where diverse perspectives are valued, and everyone feels they belong.

Together, we build stronger teams, deliver better outcomes, and grow in ways that reflect the communities we serve. If you want to be part of a culture where values matter and inclusion is at the heart of everything we do apply now and help us shape the future together.

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