Planner

United Infrastructure Ltd; Water; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

United Infrastructure Ltd seeks an experienced Utilities Planner to support delivery of projects including Yorkshire Water Capital Delivery. The role coordinates streetworks, manages permits, liaises with authorities and stakeholders, and ensures work is delivered safely, on time and within permit conditions.

Offering close collaboration with site teams, local authorities and landowners, the role requires planning, coordination, and proactive problem-solving to minimise programme impacts.

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.

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

Street Manager

IT literacy

Project coordination

Permitting knowledge

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

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.

United Infrastructure is seeking an experienced and proactive Utilities Planner to support the delivery of projects across the Yorkshire Water Capital Delivery Contract. This is a key role responsible for coordinating streetworks activities, managing permit applications, liaising with local authorities, and ensuring works are planned and delivered in compliance with all permit conditions.

Working closely with Site Managers, Project Teams, Local Authorities, and external stakeholders, you will play a vital role in ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and within agreed timescales.

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.