Planning Manager

VanRath; Warrenpoint; On-site; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Facilities Management company in Warrenpoint is seeking a Senior Planner to join their team. The role involves coordinating maintenance programs, managing client relationships, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. Candidates should have a third-level qualification and a strong background in compliance or planning management. The position offers a competitive salary and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Competitive salary (£40,000)

Exceptional benefits package

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Full UK Driving Licence required.
• Experience in compliance or planning management.
• Proven senior-level client relationship management.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all planned cyclical maintenance programs.
• Prepare and deliver internal and external reports.
• Monitor and manage KPIs to meet expectations.

Skills

Self-motivated with strong initiative

Excellent communication skills

Detail-oriented

Strong numerical ability

Education

Third-level qualification

Job description

VANRATH are thrilled to be assisting an industry leading Facilities Management company in Warrenpoint with the recruitment of a Senior Planner to join their expanding team.

This is a position that requires combining excellent organisational skills, people skills and multitasking skills.

This is a Monday - Friday position (Full Time) - Permanent position

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive salary (£40,000).
• Exceptional benefits package with career progression opportunities.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

You will be part of the Senior Management Team, overseeing both site staff and field engineers.

• Coordinate all planned cyclical maintenance programs.
• Prepare and deliver internal and external weekly/monthly client reports.
• Allocate resources for daily, weekly, and monthly planned works.
• Liaise professionally with clients and supply chain, ensuring clear communication.
• Monitor and manage KPIs to meet internal and client expectations.
• Support with claims, variations, and general queries.
• Assist the Commercial Manager with supplier and subcontractor procurement.
• Work with your team to produce accurate cost-value analyses.
• Adhere to data protection policies.
• Perform other duties as required.

Health & Safety

• Comply with all health & safety regulations and company policies.
• Promptly report any health & safety incidents or concerns.
• Ensure all risk assessments and safe systems of work are read, signed, and followed.
• Follow manual handling guidelines.

Qualifications and Experience

Essential:

• Full UK Driving Licence
• Third-level qualification
• Experience in compliance or planning management
• Proven senior-level client relationship management

Skills & Attributes:

• Self-motivated with strong initiative
• Detail-oriented and methodical
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Reliable with good timekeeping
• Flexible and adaptable approach
• Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure
• Open to learning new skills
• Strong numerical ability
• Positive attitude towards continuous improvement
• Willingness to work overtime when required

For further information on this opportunity, or any other jobs in Belfast or wider Northern Ireland, please apply via the link below or contact Jack Groves via VANRATH in the strictest confidence.

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