Planning Manager

Durateam Environmental; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A water management company seeks a Planning Manager to oversee operations in the Repairs and Maintenance division. This role demands leadership of 50+ field operatives, including plumbers and team leaders, ensuring efficient service delivery while adhering to health & safety standards. Ideal candidates will have experience in the water or utilities sector and a strong background in repairs and maintenance.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Planning Manager or similar role within the water, utilities, or infrastructure sector.
• Strong background in repairs and maintenance operations, ideally including leakage, metering, and stop taps.
• Confident leader with experience managing large field teams in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and scheduling of R&M works across a regional network.
• Manage and motivate a team of plumbers, team leaders, and supervisors (50+ staff).
• Monitor team performance and drive continuous improvement in planning and execution.

Skills

Leadership

Resource management

Operational problem-solving

Communication

Decision-making

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and commercially astute Planning Manager to lead operations in their Repairs and Maintenance (R&M) division within the water industry.

As Planning Manager, you will take full ownership of planning and coordinating day-to-day R&M activities, including leakage repairs, meter installations, and stop tap maintenance. You’ll manage a large, skilled team of 50+ field operatives, including plumbers, supervisors, and team leaders, ensuring high performance and efficient service delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the planning and scheduling of R&M works across a regional network.
• Manage and motivate a team of plumbers, team leaders, and supervisors (50+ staff).
• Optimise resource allocation and ensure timely, high-quality service delivery.
• Monitor team performance and drive continuous improvement in planning and execution.
• Collaborate with senior leadership and operational teams to align plans with business goals.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety regulations, company policies, and industry standards.
• Solve operational challenges quickly and effectively, maintaining service continuity.
  
  

Requirements:

• Proven experience in a Planning Manager or similar role within the water, utilities, or infrastructure sector.
• Strong background in repairs and maintenance operations, ideally including leakage, metering, and stop taps.
• Confident leader with experience managing large field teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent organisational, communication, and decision-making skills.
• Must be office-based full time- 5 days per week.