Minor Civils Planner

Lanes Group; Tonbridge; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Lanes Group is recruiting for a permanent, full-time role at Tonbridge Depot (Kent) on our Southern Water contract. The position offers 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with a salary of £28,000 to £30,000 per annum.

You will lead project planning, scheduling, material and resource management, and regular reporting to ensure on-time delivery and compliance. Join a growing nationwide utility services provider dedicated to essential wastewater and drainage works, maintaining critical

Qualifications

• Project planning and development to keep plans updated through the lifecycle.
• Scheduling with supervisors, site teams, subcontractors, and contractors for manhole works.
• Resource and equipment management to ensure on-site readiness.

Responsibilities

• Plan and maintain project schedules, updating stakeholders on progress.
• Coordinate with supervisors and teams to create realistic timelines for works.
• Manage logistics and equipment to avoid delays and ensure smooth execution.
• Track timelines and deliverables using planning software and maintain records.
• Communicate with clients, subcontractors, engineers and customers as the central contact.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and environmental regulations.
• Document progress and prepare reports for senior management and stakeholders.
• Adhere to company policies and drive collaborative working across teams.

Skills

Project planning

Scheduling

Coordination

Stakeholder management

Documentation

Health & safety

Tools

BigChange

Job description

Lanes Group is a leading nationwide utility services provider with c.5000 dedicated employees. Our diverse subsidiaries drive our success across various sectors, contributing to a remarkable turnover of over £700 million. We are committed to excellence and innovation, ensuring we provide industry leading services to our clients and stakeholders. Join us to be part of a dynamic and growing team that values diversity and fosters professional growth.

Department:

Southern Water

As a trusted delivery partner, Lanes Group plays a vital role in maintaining critical infrastructure networks, delivering essential wastewater and drainage services that protect communities and the environment. Our teams carry out everything from sewer maintenance and network cleansing to CCTV inspections and pollution response, ensuring customers receive a safe, reliable, and resilient service every day

Purpose of the role:

Due to continued growth and development, we are now looking for customer focused people to join us in our Utility Division, working on our Southern Water contract service to deliver real and effective solutions to waste-water network and drainage problems.

Position:

Location:

Tonbridge Depot (Kent)

Job Type:

permanent, full time

Hours:

Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours

Salary:

£28,000 to £30,000 per annum

Key Responsibilities:

• Project Planning & Development:
• Ensure that the plans are kept up to date throughout the project lifecycle, including modifications and changes as the project progresses.
• Coordination & Scheduling:
• Work in close collaboration with supervisors, site teams, subcontractors, and contractors to create accurate, realistic schedules and timelines for manhole cover and frame works.
• Ensure that schedules are regularly reviewed, updated, and communicated to all stakeholders to ensure alignment and to proactively identify potential risks or delays.
• Manage the allocation of resources and the scheduling of works to optimise efficience and ensure that all tasks are completed on time.
• Material, Resource, and Equipment Management:
• Coordinate with supervisors to ensure the correct equipment is obtained for each work order.
• Manage site logistics to ensure that all necessary resources are available on-site for the smooth execution of works, avoiding any disruptions to the project schedule.
• Project Tracking & Reporting:
• Utilise planning software such as BigChange, or similar tools to track project timelines, milestones, and deliverables, ensuring that the project progresses according to plan.
• Maintain up-to-date records of schedules, including any changes, delays, or adjustments, and ensure all stakeholders are informed of progress.
• Stakeholder Communication & Collaboration:
• Act as the central point of contact for stakeholders involved in the manhole cover and frame works, including clients, subcontractors, engineers, and customers.
• Attend regular planning meetings with project teams, clients, and contractors to review progress, discuss issues, and ensure effective communication between all parties.
• Maintain strong relationships with all stakeholders, fostering a collaborative and transparent working environment.
• Health, Safety, and Environmental Compliance:
• Ensure that all planning and project activities for manhole cover works meet required safety standards and environmental regulations.
• Collaborate with the management team to identify potential risks and hazards and develop mitigation strategies.
• Ensure all works comply with environmental regulations, especially in relation to the management of waste and pollution control.
• Be aware of all Lanes Group policies and your responsibilities towards them.
• Risk Management & Mitigation:
• Ensure all works are carried out with due consideration to the potential impact on surrounding infrastructure, public access, and environmental factors.
• Documentation and Reporting:
• Assist in the preparation of progress reports, presentations, and any other documentation required for senior management, clients, or stakeholders, ensuring all documents are clear, accurate, and delivered on time.
• Maintain thorough records of all project activities, including meeting notes, change orders, and quality assurance documentation.
• Ensure that all project data, includingschedules, resources, and materials, are accurately recorded and archived.
• Any other reasonable ad-hoc tasks, duties or projects requested by management.

Living the Company Values

By embedding our companies core values and purpose into each role, ensures that every employee, regardless of their role or level, understands how their individual development and contributions align with our purpose of ‘improving today for a better tomorrow’.

Each role and value has an alignment to set proficiency levels and expectations; this role holder is expected to:

• Leading: Acts as a role model, shaping the learning agenda and influencing change.
• Agile: Anticipates learning needs, adjusts quickly to changing operational contexts.
• Nurturing: Supports the development of others through coaching and structured development plans.
• Engaging: Inspires and motivates learners, builds trust and credibility
• Safe & Secure: Ensures all learning is aligned to safety and compliance standards.

Your Contribution to the company:

• Strive to be always positive and constructive
• Adhere to all company policies
• Straight talking about the facts of the situation – open discussions are the best way to find solutions
• Help others through communicating clearly
• Deliver on commitments
• Ensure that any ideas that may enhance the productivity or systems of the company are brought to the attention of Senior Management, or your colleagues
• Deliver our Company Values understanding that by working together in unity we are ‘Stronger Together’

Equality, Diversion & Inclusion

At Lanes Group, we are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered. We believe that our differences make us stronger and are committed to providing equal opportunities for all employees. We welcome and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those from underrepresented groups. Join us in our commitment to creating a more inclusive and diverse world.