Planner

ZipRecruiter; Tipton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading utility and civil engineering contractor is seeking a Planner to manage the end-to-end planning of utility works. The successful candidate will create and maintain schedules, ensuring effective project delivery while mitigating risks. Strong experience with planning software and multi-utility coordination is essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Experience in planning utility infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of framework-based delivery.
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams concurrently.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed programmes for utility framework projects.
• Manage delivery timelines and activities under long-term agreements.
• Coordinate with internal teams and subcontractors for timely execution of works.

Skills

Planning within utility infrastructure

Interpreting technical drawings

Multi-discipline project coordination

Education

HNC / HND / Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Job description

Job Description

Job Title

Planner

Salary

Our salaries are competitive and reviewed regularly to ensure they remain fair and in line with the wider industry.

Location

Lockerbie House, Alexandra Industrial Estate, Locarno Road, Tipton, DY4 9SJ

Our Company

Doocey Group is a family-run utility and civil engineering contractor with over 40 years’ experience built on strong, Black Country values. We’ve experienced significant growth over the past 10 years which we’ve achieved through consistently delivering high quality work on behalf of our clients, including Grid and South Staffordshire Water. We pride ourselves on the strength of our relationship with our clients and subcontractors and despite operating in a very fast-paced and often challenging industry, we will soon register a turnover of £100m, a significant milestone for the organisation. If you’re looking to join a business that values hard work, loyalty and ambition, you’ll feel right at home here.

The Role

As a Planner, you will be responsible for the end-to-end planning of framework utility works. You will play a key role in creating, maintaining, and monitoring detailed schedules that support every phase of utility works from early design through to reinstatement and handover. You will be the central figure in providing clarity, foresight, and structure whilst ensuring projects run efficiently, risks are mitigated, and client expectations are met.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed programmes for utility framework projects (water, gas, electric)
• Plan and sequence activities across multi-utility disciplines, ensuring efficient use of resources and avoiding clashes
• Manage delivery timelines and activities under long-term framework agreements
• Track actual progress vs. planned, update programmes accordingly, and generate lookahead schedules for site teams and clients
• Identify the critical path, analyse potential delays, and propose mitigation strategies to maintain delivery targets
• Coordinate with internal delivery teams, subcontractors, and client representatives to ensure timely execution of works
• Ensure compliance with framework performance indicators and client delivery schedules
• Account for NRSWA permits, road space bookings, and other regulatory requirements when sequencing works
• Provide program data to support valuations, applications for payment, change control and delay or extension of time claims
• Produce regular reports, dashboards, and presentations for internal teams and clients, highlighting progress, risks, and upcoming milestones

Technical Skills & Experience

• Proven experience planning within utility infrastructure
• Strong understanding of framework-based delivery, ideally within a Tier 1 or Tier 2 contractor
• Proficient in planning software such as Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams concurrently
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, permits, and project specifications

Qualifications & Training

• HNC / HND / Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or similar
• We will accept applications from candidates qualified by experience

Additional Information

Doocey Group value a diverse workforce and welcome applications form all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics.

Please note that we operate with a supplier list and will not accept unsolicited CVs from recruitment agencies with whom we do not have an existing agreement.

By submitting your application, you consent to Doocey Group retaining your CV, application details, and personal information for the purpose of considering you for current and future employment opportunities. Your information will be stored securely and will only be shared internally as necessary.