Planner

Connect It Utility Services Limited; Hedge End; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Connect it Utility Services is seeking a Planner to join our Programme team in Hedge End. You will coordinate operational programmes, schedule resources and drive project mobilisation across multiple workstreams.

We seek an organised planner who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can maintain accurate planning records while communicating updates to operations and stakeholders. Knowledge of utility projects and planning software is a plus.

Qualifications

• Experience in planning, scheduling or programme coordination within utilities or similar sectors.
• Knowledge of operational planning, resource scheduling and programme coordination.
• Experience coordinating labour and subcontractors.
• Strong organisational and communication skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and maintain operational programmes in line with priorities and resources.
• Support scheduling and sequencing of works to maximise efficiency.
• Identify planning constraints and readiness issues affecting delivery.
• Allocate work activities and maintain accurate planning records.
• Support mobilisation of projects with inputs and approvals.
• Monitor resource availability and utilisation for workforce planning.
• Coordinate material requirements and readiness activities.
• Communicate programme updates with operational teams and stakeholders.
• Support planning administration and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Contribute to successful delivery through planning, coordination and communication.

Skills

Planning

Scheduling

Programme coordination

Resource scheduling

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Communication

Risks & issues management

Operational planning

Multitasking

Education

Industry qualifications or training in utilities/infrastructure (advantageous)

Relevant planning/scheduling experience in utilities or infrastructure

Tools

Salesforce

Inspire Planner

Power BI

Microsoft Excel

MS Project

Job description

At Connect it Utility Services, we keep communities connected by installing electric, water and gas infrastructure. Due to continued growth, we are looking for a Planner to join our Programmes team and play a key role in coordinating operational activities, resource scheduling and project mobilisation across multiple workstreams.

This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and proactive planning professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced operational environment and is passionate about delivering efficient, well-coordinated programmes of work.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and maintain operational programmes, ensuring work is planned in line with business priorities, resource availability and customer requirements.
• Support the scheduling and sequencing of works to maximise operational efficiency and productivity.
• Identify planning constraints, dependencies and readiness issues that may impact delivery.
• Allocate work activities and maintain accurate planning records and programme information.
• Support the mobilisation of projects by ensuring required planning inputs, approvals and prerequisites are in place.
• Monitor resource availability and utilisation, supporting effective workforce and subcontractor planning.
• Coordinate material requirements and support work readiness activities.
• Communicate programme updates and scheduling changes with operational teams and stakeholders.
• Support planning administration, reporting and continuous improvement initiatives across the business.
• Contribute to the successful delivery of projects through accurate planning, coordination and communication.

Skills Required

• Experience in planning, scheduling, programme coordination or operational support within utilities, infrastructure, construction or a similar environment.
• Understanding of operational planning, resource scheduling and programme coordination principles.
• Knowledge of utility operations, streetworks and operational delivery processes.
• Experience coordinating direct labour, subcontractors or operational resources.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and competing demands.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to maintaining accurate programme information.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to identify risks, constraints and operational challenges and elevate where appropriate.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to supporting delivery.
• Experience using planning, scheduling and reporting systems; e.g. Salesforce, Inspire Planner, Power BI, Microsoft Excel and programme management software.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a busy operational environment.

Educational Requirements

• Relevant experience in planning, scheduling, programme coordination or operational administration.
• Industry-related qualifications or training within utilities, infrastructure or construction are advantageous.
• Knowledge of NRSWA requirements, operational delivery processes, NEC early-warning principles or change-control processes is desirable.

Connect it is an equal opportunities employer, and we value diversity and promote equality across our business. We welcome applications from all sections of society and are always happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application. The terminology used in this advert is not intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.

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