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Job Posted: 15 days ago

Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Haydock, Merseyside, United Kingdom

Expire in: 13 days

Job Description

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.? 

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

Our commitment to 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. 

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Next steps...

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

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