Work Planner

Ipsum Utilities Limited; England; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading utilities company in England is seeking a Work Planner to effectively program and deliver work in collaboration with stakeholders. The ideal candidate has experience in work planning within the utilities sector and a solid understanding of NRSWA, traffic management, and street works planning. Proficiency in IT is essential, as is familiarity with Microsoft Office and relevant software. The role offers a full-time permanent position with numerous benefits including annual leave and pension plans.

Benefits

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Option to buy additional holidays

Group Personal Pension Plan

Career development opportunities

24/7 access to a virtual GP

Mental health support services

Cycle to Work scheme

Discount club for various services

Life assurance cover

Paid volunteering opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in a work planning role, preferably in utilities.
• Understanding of NRSWA and street works planning.
• Valid UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Collate, visualize, and request orders for work in advance.
• Produce efficient packages of work based on available information.
• Liaise with management to resolve planning issues.
• Prepare and submit Streetworks notices.
• Understand and use the Symology system.
• Report on Streetworks performance and improvements.

Skills

Work planning

IT proficiency

Microsoft Office

Symology

NRSWA knowledge

Streetworks software

Traffic management

Job description

Work Planner

Location: Haydock

Employment type: Full Time, Permanent

Working Hours: Monday to Friday

What’s in it for you

• 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Option to buy up to 5 additional holidays
• Group Personal Pension Plan
• Career development & progression with the opportunity to earn professional qualifications
• 24/7 access to a virtual GP and Mental health support & counselling services
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Discount club - supermarkets, phone bills, gyms & more!
• Life assurance cover
• Long service recognition
• Enhanced Maternity Pay
• Paid volunteering opportunities in your community

About the role

The completion of work is an important requirement for the Business in collaboration with stakeholders and customers. You will provide support to ensure that the company’s work is effectively programmed & delivered in an efficient and productive way.

You will play a key role within the Planning team by analysing work, collating data, developing planned packages of work to be allocated to Site Teams for completion.

The role requires high levels of IT skills as there will be the need to create and distribute management spreadsheets, reports, and plans.

As a Work Planner you will…

• To pro-actively collate, visualise, and request orders for Work in advance of proposed start dates.
• Use information available to produce efficient packages of work including previously completed work, plans and site-based knowledge within the business.
• Liaise with Planning and/or Project Manager and/or Operations Supervisor to resolve any issues inhibiting the planning of the work.
• Preparation, submission and updating of Streetworks notices in compliance with current legislation.
• Opening and Closing of Streetwork Notices/Permits
• Understanding and using the Symology system
• Responsible for Streetworks performance and driving continual improvements.
• Liaising with local authority’s and client representatives
• Coordinating with other 3rd parties e.g., Parking suspensions, bus stop suspensions, road closures
• Point of escalation for Site based teams, supporting to resolve issues concerning work planning.
• Delivery on weekly status reports to the management team and client
• Subject Matter Expert for internal systems and data within such as Sewer Viewer & AIMS
• Always establish good relationships and communication and resolve issues and early resolution of any potential problems.

About you

We’re looking for someone with previous experience in a work planning role, ideally within the utilities industry, who has a good understanding of NRSWA, permitting, traffic management, and street works planning. You should be IT proficient, confident using Microsoft Office, Symology, and Streetworks software, and hold a valid UK driving licence.

Equal Opportunities

We’re proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and experiences, and we’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce.

Next steps

If you’re interested in this opportunity, please apply or reach out to the Talent Team for more info!