Planner

Job description

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).

• 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 escalates 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.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Eastleigh

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Salary indication

Between £48,000 and £66,000 Per Month

Published at

01-11-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English