Planner – Fixed Term Contract (Approx 12 months)

Reporting to: Head of Planning

Hours of work: 8 – 5pm

Direct Reports: N/A

Department: Planning

Location: Based at Head Office, Meelin House, Enfield, but will involve travel around London and South East of England (As a guide Affinity Water, South East Water & Thames Water areas)

Key Competencies

  • Streetmanager system experience

  • Previous planning experience

  • Previous utilities experience desirable

  • Good verbal and written communication skills

  • Good time management skills and able to work to deadlines

  • Proficient in the use of all Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook)

  • Environmental Awareness

  • Customer Service Awareness

  • Understanding on obtaining Gas/Electric/Line Search/BT Drawings

  • Understanding of streetworks and traffic management requirements

Role Purpose 

  • To plan and coordinate the work allocation of gangs etc.

  • To ensure all works are delivered to the required contract's program, achieving contractual SLA's, ensure efficient planning, utilising full workforce.

  • Ensuring that the clients/customers' expectations are met by delivering a first-class service. 

Role Summary

  • Liaise with teams, supervisors and Operatives providing accurate information, job details to enable works to be carried out.

  • Monitor backlogs AA/IP to ensure contractual priorities are met.

  • Ensure all jobs are planned and coordinated so they run as efficiently as possible.

  • Create NRSWA permits to Local Authorities and ensure that the notices meet legislative requirements.

  • Monitor and respond to permit updates (PMR's/S74's/AIV's/inspection).

  • Deal with all requests from the client promptly, efficiently and courteously and keep the Client's and Customers updated with progress prior to and throughout and after the works.

  • Monitor the progress of all gangs working on the designated contract and update the related company and Client systems.

  • Resolving any planning queries or issues.

  • Holiday or additional cover for Planning colleagues when necessary.

  • Carry out any other duties appropriate to this post

Benefits

  • Competitive Salary

  • 25 days annual leave

  • Long Service Scheme

  • Access to Peoples Pension scheme after 3 months service

  • Access to Group Pension Scheme after completion of one years service

  • Life Assurance and Critical Illness cover if joining pension scheme

  • Access to Employee Assistance Programme & Medicash after successful completion of probation

  • CSR Programme (3 days supported per annum)

  • Continuous Development Opportunities