Connect It Utility Services

Planner

About this vacancy

We’re looking for a Planner to join our Programmes team and play a key role in coordinating operational activities, resource scheduling and project mobilisation across multiple workstreams.

This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and proactive planning professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced operational environment and is passionate about delivering efficient, well-coordinated programmes of work.

Location:

Head office at Foundation House – Hedge End (Southampton).

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Responsibilities

  • Coordinate and maintain operational programmes, ensuring work is planned in line with business priorities, resource availability and customer requirements.
  • Support the scheduling and sequencing of works to maximise operational efficiency and productivity.
  • Identify planning constraints, dependencies and readiness issues that may impact delivery.
  • Allocate work activities and maintain accurate planning records and programme information.
  • Support the mobilisation of projects by ensuring required planning inputs, approvals and prerequisites are in place.
  • Monitor resource availability and utilisation, supporting effective workforce and subcontractor planning.
  • Coordinate material requirements and support work readiness activities.
  • Communicate programme updates and scheduling changes with operational teams and stakeholders.
  • Support planning administration, reporting and continuous improvement initiatives across the business.
  • Contribute to the successful delivery of projects through accurate planning, coordination and communication.

Qualifications

  • Experience in planning, scheduling, programme coordination or operational support within utilities, infrastructure, construction or a similar environment.
  • Understanding of operational planning, resource scheduling and programme coordination principles.
  • Knowledge of utility operations, streetworks and operational delivery processes.
  • Experience coordinating direct labour, subcontractors or operational resources.
  • Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and competing demands.
  • Excellent attention to detail and commitment to maintaining accurate programme information.
  • Effective communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Ability to identify risks, constraints and operational challenges and escalate where appropriate.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to supporting delivery.
  • Experience using planning, scheduling and reporting systems; e.g. Salesforce, Inspire Planner, Power BI, Microsoft Excel and programme management software.
  • Ability to work collaboratively within a busy operational environment.

Educational Requirements

  • Relevant experience in planning, scheduling, programme coordination or operational administration.
  • Industry-related qualifications or training within utilities, infrastructure or construction are advantageous.
  • Knowledge of NRSWA requirements, operational delivery processes, NEC early-warning principles or change-control processes is desirable.