Planner

United Infrastructure Water Limited; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

United Infrastructure looks for a Utilities Planner/Streetworks Coordinator to manage streetworks permits and coordinate works with local authorities and site teams across the UK.

You will ensure permits are secured, compliant, and aligned with programme schedules while liaising with highway authorities and landowners.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Utilities Planner, Streetworks Coordinator, or similar planning role.
• Proven experience using the Street Manager system is essential.
• Strong understanding of streetworks permitting and local authority requirements.
• High level of IT literacy, including Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Submit, manage, and monitor streetworks permits through the Street Manager system.
• Ensure all permits are obtained, maintained, and remain compliant with permit scheme requirements.
• Attend local authority and council coordination meetings to discuss upcoming and ongoing works.
• Liaise with Highway Authorities and other stakeholders regarding permit requirements, restrictions, and planned activities.
• Work closely with Site Managers and operational teams to schedule and coordinate traffic management requirements.
• Monitor works progress and ensure activities remain within approved permit dates and conditions.
• Arrange permit extensions, variations, and amendments where required.
• Request and manage LENS notices and coordinate associated activities.
• Liaise with landowners and land agents to obtain access permissions and resolve access-related issues.
• Identify potential planning conflicts and implement solutions to minimize programme impacts.
• Support the successful delivery of projects through effective coordination and communication with all stakeholders.

Skills

Streetworks planning

Project coordination

IT literacy

Tools

Street Manager

Job description

United Infrastructure is a dynamic and rapidly expanding business, focused on delivering critical infrastructure projects, across the utility and social infrastructure sectors. Our team of highly skilled and hardworking specialists deliver innovative solutions to the complex challenges our clients face. Our company is split into two business areas: Utility Infrastructure – Our team of Utility Infrastructure specialists design, build and maintain critical water, energy (gas), power and telecoms infrastructure, for the UK’s largest network owners and operators. Social Infrastructure - Our team of Social Infrastructure specialists revitalise homes and communities by carrying out a wide range of work, from retrofit to refurbishment, and maintenance.

Equal Opportunities Statement

At United Infrastructure, we are committed to making every interaction a positive and inclusive experience. If there is anything we can do to support you, remove barriers, or make the process more accessible, please let us know — we want this to be the best possible experience for you.

Key Responsibilities

• Submit, manage, and monitor streetworks permits through the Street Manager system.
• Ensure all permits are obtained, maintained, and remain compliant with permit scheme requirements.
• Attend local authority and council coordination meetings to discuss upcoming and ongoing works.
• Liaise with Highway Authorities and other stakeholders regarding permit requirements, restrictions, and planned activities.
• Work closely with Site Managers and operational teams to schedule and coordinate traffic management requirements.
• Monitor works progress and ensure activities remain within approved permit dates and conditions.
• Arrange permit extensions, variations, and amendments where required.
• Request and manage LENS notices and coordinate associated activities.
• Liaise with landowners and land agents to obtain access permissions and resolve access-related issues.
• Identify potential planning conflicts and implement solutions to minimize programme impacts.
• Support the successful delivery of projects through effective coordination and communication with all stakeholders.

Essential Requirements

• Previous experience in a Utilities Planner, Streetworks Coordinator, or similar planning role.
• Proven experience using the Street Manager system is essential.
• Strong understanding of streetworks permitting and local authority requirements.
• High level of IT literacy, including: Microsoft Excel Microsoft Word Microsoft Outlook.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.

Join us at United Infrastructure and be part of our mission to deliver innovative and sustainable solutions to the complex infrastructure needs of the UK.

Here at United Infrastructure, we invest in our people and firmly believe that our workforce is our most valuable asset. A driving force for success and the core to achieving our vision of creating a connected and sustainable future, our team is the heart of our organisation.

Are you looking to be part of an exciting journey within an evolving business? Want to learn something new, every single day? Then you’ve come to the right place.

A fast-paced, diverse, and hugely ambitious business, we welcome challengers, innovators and people who embrace change. Establish yourself in a creative environment that champions freedom of expression, and supports you in your personal and professional development – because together, we achieve more.