Work Week Planner-CMB2695e

Cumberland Council; Carlisle, Workington; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent contract

37 hours per week

Location: Carlisle or Workington

Job summary

Cumberland Council is seeking a highly organised Works Scheduler to join the Highways Delivery team in Carlisle or Workington. You will plan, coordinate and monitor highway maintenance and improvement programmes, manage labour, plant and materials, and ensure delivery to time, cost and quality standards.

You will collaborate with engineers and operations staff, monitor performance, and support data-driven decision making while maintaining safety and customer service standards.

Qualifications

• Relevant technical qualifications in highways, civil engineering, or similar operational field.
• Strong project planning and organisational skills.
• Comfortable working with data and performance monitoring systems.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate highway maintenance and improvement programmes.
• Monitor performance against key targets and budgets.
• Oversee allocation of labour, plant and materials.
• Collaborate with engineers, supervisors and operational teams to deliver projects on time.
• Ensure works are delivered safely and to agreed standards.

Skills

Project planning

Organisational skills

Data handling

Stakeholder management

Education

Technical qualifications in highways/civil engineering

Tools

Performance monitoring systems

Job description

About This Opportunity

Cumberland Council is looking for a highly organised and proactive Works Scheduler (Work Week Planner) to join our Highways Delivery team. This is a key role responsible for planning, coordinating and monitoring highway maintenance and improvement work programmes across the county. Working closely with engineers, supervisors and operational teams, you will develop and manage work schedules, oversee the allocation of labour, plant and materials, monitor performance against key targets, and support the successful delivery of projects from planning through to completion. You'll play a vital part in ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently and in line with budget and programme requirements.

Salary: £37,562 to £38,510 per annum

Hours: 37 hours per week

Location: Carlisle or Workington

Contract: Permanent

Who We’re Looking For

We're seeking someone with relevant technical qualifications, experience in highways maintenance, civil engineering or a similar operational environment, and strong project planning and organisational skills. You should be confident working with data, performance monitoring systems and stakeholders at all levels, with a commitment to maintaining high standards of safety and customer service. In return, you'll join a dynamic and high-performing team at a time of exciting transformation, with the opportunity to contribute directly to the maintenance and improvement of Cumberland's highway network. This is a rewarding role where your work will have a visible impact on local communities, supported by opportunities for professional development, collaborative working and involvement in a diverse range of projects. We’re also about potential over perfection and we can help you grow in the role and thrive in your career. Be sure to take a look at the post specification (below) for the essential criteria for this role.

Diversity, Inclusion & Adjustments

We’re dedicated to enhancing the diversity of our workforce and we encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds. That's why we’re a proud Disability Confident Leader and also an Age Friendly Employer - to provide opportunities for everyone to thrive.

If you need any reasonable adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please let either the hiring manager or our Resourcing Team know by emailing [e-mail]. While adjustments aren’t always guaranteed, we’ll always listen and we’ll try our best to accommodate your needs.