Planning Assistant

United Infrastructure Water Limited; Washington; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

United Infrastructure is seeking a Planning Assistant to join the Washington team. You will support the planning department, ensuring data is accurate and ready for execution, while maintaining strong customer relations in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidates will be self-motivated, detail-oriented, and proficient with Microsoft Office and planning tools. The role requires teamwork with the planning team and effective liaison with stakeholders, with some flexibility in hours.

Qualifications

• The ability to self-motivate and work within a team.
• Good spoken and written communication skills at all levels.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in planning and data entry.
• Confidence in using computer packages and familiarity with planning tools.
• Ability to work under pressure to deadlines.
• IT literacy with MS Office and Excel.
• Strong verbal and written communication.
• Team player who can also work independently.
• Respectful, sensitive and discreet in public-facing duties.
• Some flexibility of working hours may be required.

Responsibilities

• Liaising with customer to ensure a positive customer experience.
• Manage workload to comply with Clients Service Level Agreements.
• Update Clients CC&B System.
• Coordination with the planning team regarding work schedules.
• Effective liaison with all stakeholders.
• All other duties assigned.

Skills

Self-motivation

Teamwork

Communication

Attention to detail

IT literacy

MS Office

Excel

Public-facing

Pressure tolerance

Planning tools

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.

Job Description

Join the thriving and dynamic United Infrastructure Services team in Washington! As a rapidly growing business, we are excited to welcome a new Planning Assistant to contribute to our success. If you're looking for a long-term career opportunity with a Main Contractor, where you can develop your skills and be part of an industry-leading organisation, this role is for you.

Your Role: Planning Assistant

To operate effectively in a delivery focused and often fast-paced environment, working within the planning department to ensure that information is compiled ready for the work to be carried out.

Responsibilities

• Liaising with customer to ensure a positive customer experience
• Manage workload to comply with Clients Service Level Agreements
• Update Clients CC&B System
• Coordination with the planning team regarding work schedules
• Effective liaison with all stakeholders
• All other duties assigned

Qualifications Essential Skills:

• The ability to self-motivate and work within a team
• Good spoken and written communication skills at all levels
• Attention to detail
• Confidence in using computer packages and familiarity with planning tools
• The ability to work under pressure to deadlines
• I.T literate particularly Microsoft Office and Excel
• Well-developed verbal and written communication skills
• Team player, but also comfortable working alone
• Understands the need for respect, sensitivity and discretion in a public facing role
• Some flexibility of working hours may be required
• Self-Motivated, enthusiastic and calm under pressure

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.

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.

United Infrastructure operates a direct sourcing model and does not accept speculative CVs from recruitment agencies. Any CVs submitted without prior agreement will be considered a gift and the candidate will be deemed to have been introduced directly. No fees will be payable in these circumstances