Work Planner

IPSUM; Haydock; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20days annual leave plus bank holidays

Option to buy up to 5 additional days

Group Personal Pension Plan

Career development & progression with

24/7 access to a virtual GP and mental

Job summary

IPSUM is seeking a proactive Work Planner in Haydock to support the Planning team. You will analyse work, collate data, and develop planned packages for Site Teams, ensuring efficient delivery of projects. The role requires good IT skills and familiarity with Symology and Streetworks software.

Full-time, Monday to Friday, with opportunities for professional development and industry qualifications. A UK driving licence is required to operate across sites.

Qualifications

• Experience in a work planning role, ideally within the utilities industry.
• Good understanding of NRSWA, permitting, traffic management, and street works planning.
• IT proficient, confident using Microsoft Office, Symology, and Streetworks software.
• Hold a valid UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Pro-actively collate, visualise, and request orders for work ahead of start dates.
• Produce efficient work packages using plans, prior work, and site knowledge.
• Liaise with Planning/Project Manager/Operations Supervisor to resolve planning issues.
• Prepare, submit, and update Streetworks notices in compliance with legislation.
• Open and close Streetwork Notices/Permits.
• Understand and use the Symology system.
• Drive continual improvements in Streetworks performance.
• Coordinate with local authorities, client reps, and 3rd parties.
• Act as escalation point for site teams to resolve planning issues.
• Deliver weekly status reports to management and client.
• Be SME for internal systems like Sewer Viewer & AIMS.
• Maintain relationships and resolve issues promptly.

Skills

Work planning experience

NRSWA knowledge

Traffic management knowledge

IT proficiency

Microsoft Office

Symology

Streetworks software

UK driving licence

Tools

Symology

Streetworks software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Work Planner

Location: Haydock

Employment type: Full Time, Permanent

Working Hours: Monday to Friday

What’s in it for you…

We believe in looking after our people, and it shows. When you join Ipsum, you’re not just taking a job — you’re starting a career with real support behind it.

• 20days 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 GPand 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 Planneryou 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

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