Planner

Richardson Recruit; Hertford; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Richardson Recruit is seeking a seasoned Works Planner / Scheduler for their Hertfordshire office. The role requires planning experience in civils/utilities, overseeing live works, and coordinating multiple operatives and workloads.

In this position you will plan, schedule, and monitor activities from booking to reinstatement, while maintaining clear client communication and data records. The job is a permanent, full-time role based in Hertfordshire.

Qualifications

• Must have planning experience in a live works environment.
• Strong IT skills; proficient in Office suite (Outlook, Excel).
• Excellent organisational ability and attention to detail.
• Good command of spoken and written English.
• Reliable team player able to prioritise workloads.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate all live works for connections and mains activities, including booking plant, machinery, materials, permits and traffic management.
• Manage works from excavation through reinstatement; monitor progress and adjust as needed.
• Provide clear, timely communication with clients; attend regular meetings and provide updates.
• Use company and client work management systems to plan works, keep records, and communicate status.
• Liaise with Supervisors to re-plan work or reallocate resources throughout the day.
• Review and update Daily Whereabouts to track past, present, and upcoming works.
• Ensure job packs are completed and distributed to operational teams as required.
• Comply with all relevant legislative and regulatory requirements; promote Health & Safety.
• Report near misses identified during the working day; take appropriate action.
• Liaise with clients to agree and, where necessary, reschedule work dates.

Skills

Planning experience

IT literate

Microsoft Excel

Attention to detail

English communication

Tools

Outlook

Microsoft Office

Job description

Works Planner / Scheduler

Hertfordshire

Up to £38,000

Mon - Fri (Permanent)

We are currently working with a Contractor who operate in the Civils / Utilities sectors. Currently recruiting for a Works Planner / Scheduler based in their Hertfordshire Office.

We are specifically looking for candidates who have already worked in a planning and scheduling environment and have a strong understanding of the demands of the role. This is not an entry-level position — you must be confident managing multiple operatives, priorities, and changing workloads.

Responsibilities

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  Plan and coordinate all aspects of live works for both connections and mains activities, including:
  
  
  
  • Booking plant, machinery, materials, permits, and traffic management
  
  
  • Managing works from excavation through to reinstatement
  
  
  
  


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  Provide clear and timely communication with clients and customers, including:
  
  
  
  • Attending regular client meetings
  
  
  • Responding to enquiries and providing updates
  
  
  
  


• Use company and client work management systems to plan works, maintain accurate records, and communicate updates.


• Liaise with Supervisors to re-plan work or reallocate resources as required throughout the day.


• Review, update, and action changes to the Daily Whereabouts, maintaining awareness of past, current, and upcoming works.


• Ensure job packs are completed and distributed to operational teams where required.


• Comply with all relevant legislative and regulatory requirements.


• Promote a strong Health & Safety culture.


• Report any near misses identified during the working day.


• Liaise with clients and customers to agree and, where necessary, reschedule work dates.

Requirements

• Previous planning experience


• IT literate, with strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office (particularly Outlook and Excel)


• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail


• Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines


• Good command of spoken and written English


• Flexible, reliable, and a strong team player