Planning Administrator

Adecco; Essex; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a proactive Planning Administrator to enhance their busy Planning Department. The role involves coordinating project plans, managing work requests, and improving performance tracking. Ideal candidates will have experience in planning or coordination, exceptional organisational skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. This position offers a great opportunity for those looking to develop in a dynamic environment in the UK.

Qualifications

• Experience in planning, scheduling, or administration within operational environments.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Confident communication skills with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily and weekly work plans to meet project timelines.
• Manage work requests to support project delivery.
• Maintain records and support data analysis.

Skills

Planning

Scheduling

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Planning Administrator

Adecco is seeking an organised and proactive Planning Administrator to join a busy Planning Department. This is a key role supporting the coordination and delivery of multi-utility projects, ensuring works are efficiently planned, scheduled, and executed to meet customer and operational requirements.

This position is ideal for applicants with experience in planning or coordination roles, or those with strong administrative backgrounds looking to develop further.

Key Responsibilities

• Work Planning & Scheduling: Coordinate daily and weekly work plans, ensuring resources are effectively allocated to meet project timelines and priorities.
• Work Request Management: Raise, process, and monitor work requests to support project delivery and customer satisfaction.
• Performance Tracking: Maintain accurate records, produce reports, and support data analysis to improve efficiency and visibility.
• Stakeholder Coordination: Liaise with internal teams, field operatives, and external partners to ensure smooth communication and issue resolution.
• Problem Solving: Identify and resolve planning challenges promptly and professionally.
• Continuous Improvement: Contribute ideas and support the development of planning processes to enhance team performance and customer experience.

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience in planning, scheduling, or administration-ideally within construction, or similar operational environments.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
• Confident communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to engage effectively with colleagues and stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel) and comfortable working with data and systems.
• A proactive, solutions-focused mindset and willingness to take initiative.
• A collaborative team player who takes pride in delivering high-quality work.

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