Flow Planning Specialist

SOCOTEC Building Control Limited; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Electric car scheme (where applicable)

Employee recognition programmes

Family-friendly support

Exclusive retail discounts

Employee assistance programmes

Enhanced company pension

Job summary

SOCOTEC Building Control Limited in Leeds is seeking a proactive Planner for Flow planning to support the Water Quality Monitoring team. You will coordinate monitoring activities with field crews, clients and internal teams, ensuring plans are efficient, safe and compliant.

The role requires experience in planning or coordination, strong organisational skills, and good communication. You will work in a flexible environment with potential hybrid working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Planning, scheduling or coordination experience required.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Excellent communication skills with stakeholders and landowners.
• High attention to detail in data management and reporting.
• Problem-solving ability regarding site access and constraints.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ability to learn bespoke systems quickly.

Responsibilities

• Identify and prioritise sites for field crews using client data and GIS/maps.
• Create and apply for traffic permits using MapInfo/Google data.
• Contact landowners to arrange access for site crews.
• Create Land Entry Notices (LENS) from site data and land registry.
• Coordinate with field crews and clients to plan field work.
• Prepare daily/weekly site crew plans using Teamleaf and data gathered from land registry.
• Manage paperwork, site sheets, data and photos; generate reports as required.
• Provide information on crew and contracts performance.
• Assist development of planning procedures with Teamleaf for continuous improvement.
• Liaise with external clients as required.

Skills

Planning

Scheduling

Coordination

Organisation

Communication

Data management

Problem solving

MS Office

Tools

MapInfo

Google Maps

Teamleaf

Job description

SOCOTEC Building Control Limited in Leeds is seeking a proactive Planner for Flow planning to support the Water Quality Monitoring team. You will coordinate monitoring activities with field crews, clients and internal teams, ensuring plans are efficient, safe and compliant.

The role requires experience in planning or coordination, strong organisational skills, and good communication. You will work in a flexible environment with potential hybrid working arrangements.