Scheduler

Ringway London; Guildford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Ringway Surrey is seeking a Scheduler to support planning and coordination of highway maintenance across the Surrey network, based in Guildford.

You will manage multiple workstreams, ensure schedules meet operational needs and uphold safety and regulatory standards.

Experience in scheduling or planning within highways or utilities, along with strong communication skills and adaptability, is highly valued.

Qualifications

• Previous scheduling, planning or coordination experience.
• Experience working within highways, utilities, infrastructure or a similar operational environment.
• Knowledge of NRSWA and permitting requirements (desirable).
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent organisational and problem-solving abilities.
• Confidence using planning, scheduling and asset management systems.
• The ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain and update works schedules and programmes in line with operational requirements.
• Coordinate customer enquiries, operational requests and asset management system updates.
• Ensure all works comply with NRSWA and Traffic Management Act (TMA) requirements.
• Support operational teams with resource planning and work allocation.
• Manage permitting activities and maintain accurate records and documentation.
• Coordinate reactive and emergency works, including 2-hour and 24-hour response activities.
• Act as a key point of contact between operational teams, clients and stakeholders.
• Respond to client requests and support wider hub operations.
• Produce accurate reports and performance data.
• Identify opportunities to improve scheduling processes and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Scheduling experience

Planning experience

Coordination

NRSWA knowledge

Permitting knowledge

Communication & stakeholder management

Organisational & problem solving

Asset management systems

Work under pressure & adaptability

Tools

Asset management systems

Job description

Job Role

Ringway Surrey is looking for a Scheduler to join our team, supporting the effective planning and coordination of highway maintenance and improvement works across the Surrey network. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys problem solving, and can confidently manage multiple workstreams while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.

Business Unit: 5106 - Surrey

Location: Guildford

Duties

• Develop, maintain and update works schedules and programmes in line with operational requirements.
• Coordinate customer enquiries, operational requests and asset management system updates.
• Ensure all works comply with NRSWA and Traffic Management Act (TMA) requirements.
• Support operational teams with resource planning and work allocation.
• Manage permitting activities and maintain accurate records and documentation.
• Coordinate reactive and emergency works, including 2-hour and 24-hour response activities.
• Act as a key point of contact between operational teams, clients and stakeholders.
• Respond to client requests and support wider hub operations.
• Produce accurate reports and performance data.
• Identify opportunities to improve scheduling processes and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Person Specification

• Previous scheduling, planning or coordination experience.
• Experience working within highways, utilities, infrastructure or a similar operational environment.
• Knowledge of NRSWA and permitting requirements (desirable).
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent organisational and problem-solving abilities.
• Confidence using planning, scheduling and asset management systems.
• The ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing priorities.

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: Full Time - 40 - Monday to Friday

Fairness Inclusion & Respect

Fairness, Inclusion and Respect (FIR) at Ringway is about recognising and celebrating each other’s differences and what they bring to the team. Harnessing this diversity and applying the experiences, abilities and unique qualities of individuals will enhance our business; therefore, we commit to equity of opportunity and fair treatment of all current and potential employees and encourage job applications from all.

Should you require any reasonable adjustments to be made as part of the application process please contact us directly. Ringway recognises the importance of helping our employees balance their work and home life by offering flexible working arrangements across many of our roles which include working from home to enable employees to balance their working life with other priorities.