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Senior Planner - Highways

Job Posted: 13 days ago

Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Bolton

Expire in: 15 days

Job Description

Are you ready to make a tangible impact on the UK's strategic road network? We're recruiting for a Senior Planner - Highways to join our team, where you'll play a key role in shaping and delivering maintenance programmes across a major highways contract.
 
This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of planning activities across both cyclic and reactive maintenance, ensuring works are delivered efficiently, safely and in line with client expectations.

The primary depot for this role is Preston Brook  - Runcorn, however the position offers a hybrid working arrangement, with travel to sites and other depots as required.
 
The standard hours of work are 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with a hybrid working pattern.

What You'll Do: 
Develop, manage and maintain detailed highways maintenance programmes 
Plan and coordinate cyclic and reactive works in line with client (National Highways) requirements 
Ensure efficient allocation of labour, plant, materials and subcontractors 
Monitor programme performance and take corrective action where required 
Liaise with Operations teams to ensure delivery aligns with safety, quality and financial targets 
Coordinate road space bookings and network occupancy requirements 
Use planning systems to track progress, update programmes and report on performance 
Provide regular updates and reports to stakeholders on programme delivery and risks 
Support financial forecasting of planned works and highlight variances 
Work closely with clients, suppliers and internal teams to optimise delivery 
Ensure all activities comply with relevant standards, processes and health & safety requirements 
Support continuous improvement and share best practice across the team Why Join Us?

At Amey, we don't just offer jobs, we offer opportunities to build fulfilling careers. As one of the top 1% of employers recognised by Investors in People, we are committed to your professional growth and wellbeing.
 
Here's what you can expect when you join our team: 
Competitive Salary with annual reviews 
Career Growth opportunities within a leading infrastructure organisation 
Training Opportunities to support your professional development 
Personal Development Programmes including Leadership Development, (email address removed) and Multicultural Leadership 
Pension Scheme with company contributions 
24 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays, plus the option to buy additional leave 
Flexible Benefits including cycle-to-work schemes, gym membership and more 
Exclusive Discounts via our online employee portal 
Social Impact with 2 paid volunteering days each year What You'll Bring:
  
Essential: 
Proven experience in planning and coordination within highways, construction or infrastructure, with the ability to lead complex programmes 
Demonstrated experience of leading or managing planning teams, driving performance, accountability and consistency 
Strong programme management capability, including oversight of cyclical and reactive maintenance workstreams 
Ability to balance multiple priorities and competing demands while maintaining programme integrity and delivery confidence 
Strong understanding of maintenance planning, delivery constraints, and operational readiness requirements 
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage effectively at all levels, including senior client representatives 
Strong analytical and problem-solving capability, with a proactive and solutions-focused approach 
High level of IT proficiency, including planning systems, data analysis tools and Microsoft Office 
Ability to interpret performance data, identify trends and drive improvement actions 
Clear leadership mindset, with the ability to coach, support and develop others Desirable: 
Extensive experience within the highways sector, ideally within a National Highways environment 
Knowledge of National Highways contracts, performance frameworks and compliance requirements 
Understanding of roadspace booking, network occupancy and traffic management constraints
Experience in financial forecasting, cost control and programme reporting at a regional or contract level 
Experience of driving process improvement, standardisation and planning maturity across teams 
Familiarity with key systems such as Confirm, Connect, or equivalent planning tools If you're ready to make a meaningful impact on our business and contribute to a shared, sustainable future, we'd love to hear from you.

Application Guidance

At Amey, we value a culture of diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from individuals who are passionate about making a positive impact, no matter their background, gender, race or personal circumstances.
 
As a Disability Confident Leader, we're proud to offer applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role.

If you have any questions or need any adjustments during the recruitment process, don't hesitate to reach out to Chantal Hayes, our recruiter for this role, at (url removed)
 
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