Planner

Location: Kingston upon Thames
Salary: Up to £28,000 per annum
Job Type: Permanent
Start Date: ASAP

We are currently recruiting for a Planner to join an established and growing organisation based in Kingston upon Thames. This is a permanent opportunity for someone who is organised, proactive and confident working in a fast-paced operational environment.

The successful candidate will play an important role in coordinating and overseeing the planning of works, ensuring jobs are scheduled efficiently and that resources, teams and customers are effectively managed.

A key part of the position will be overseeing the planning of all D&M works, ensuring activities are planned accurately, communicated effectively and delivered within the required timescales.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate daily works and activities across multiple workstreams.
• Oversee the planning and scheduling of all D&M works.
• Allocate work efficiently to the appropriate teams and resources.
• Liaise with operational teams, engineers, supervisors and other key stakeholders to ensure works are delivered as planned.
• Monitor schedules and make adjustments where required to account for changes, delays or urgent works.
• Ensure all relevant information is accurately recorded and kept up to date.
• Communicate changes to schedules and priorities clearly and promptly.
• Help identify and resolve planning issues to minimise delays and maximise productivity.
• Maintain accurate planning records and systems.
• Work closely with colleagues to ensure deadlines, service levels and operational requirements are met.
• Provide regular updates on planned and outstanding works.
• Support the wider team with general planning and administrative duties as required.

About You

We are looking for someone who is highly organised, detail-oriented and able to manage competing priorities. You will need to be comfortable working in a busy environment where plans can change quickly and strong communication is essential.

Previous experience within a planning, scheduling, coordination or operations-based role would be advantageous. Experience within utilities, construction, maintenance, highways or a similar environment would also be beneficial, although not essential.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• The ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Good attention to detail.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Confidence communicating with different teams and stakeholders.
• Good IT and administration skills.
• The ability to remain calm and adaptable in a fast-paced environment.

What’s on Offer?

• Permanent position.
• Salary of up to £28,000 per annum.
• Based at offices in Kingston upon Thames.
• Opportunity to join an established and supportive team.
• Immediate start available for the right candidate.
• Opportunity to develop your planning and operational experience within a busy and varied role.

If you are an organised and proactive Planner looking for a permanent opportunity in Kingston upon Thames and are available to start ASAP, we would be keen to hear from you.