Utilities Planner: Streetworks & Permits Coordinator

United Infrastructure Ltd; Water; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

United Infrastructure Ltd seeks an experienced Utilities Planner to support delivery of projects including Yorkshire Water Capital Delivery. The role coordinates streetworks, manages permits, liaises with authorities and stakeholders, and ensures work is delivered safely, on time and within permit conditions.

Offering close collaboration with site teams, local authorities and landowners, the role requires planning, coordination, and proactive problem-solving to minimise programme impacts.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Utilities Planner, Streetworks Coordinator, or similar planning role.
• Proven experience using the Street Manager system is essential.
• Strong understanding of streetworks permitting and local authority requirements.

Responsibilities

• Submit, manage, and monitor streetworks permits through the Street Manager system.
• Ensure all permits are obtained, maintained, and remain compliant with permit scheme requirements.
• Attend local authority and council coordination meetings to discuss upcoming and ongoing works.
• Liaise with Highway Authorities and other stakeholders regarding permit requirements, restrictions, and planned activities.
• Work closely with Site Managers and operational teams to schedule and coordinate traffic management requirements.
• Monitor works progress and ensure activities remain within approved permit dates and conditions.
• Arrange permit extensions, variations, and amendments where required.
• Request and manage LENS notices and coordinate associated activities.
• Liaise with landowners and land agents to obtain access permissions and resolve access-related issues.
• Identify potential planning conflicts and implement solutions to minimize programme impacts.
• Support the successful delivery of projects through effective coordination and communication with all stakeholders.

Skills

Street Manager

IT literacy

Project coordination

Permitting knowledge

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

United Infrastructure Ltd seeks an experienced Utilities Planner to support delivery of projects including Yorkshire Water Capital Delivery. The role coordinates streetworks, manages permits, liaises with authorities and stakeholders, and ensures work is delivered safely, on time and within permit conditions.

Offering close collaboration with site teams, local authorities and landowners, the role requires planning, coordination, and proactive problem-solving to minimise programme impacts.