Utilities Planner
Network Plus
£32,000 - £35,000 / year
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Description
Key Responsibilities
- Take ownership of the workstreams, coordinating the work from receipt, through to job completion
- Schedule work orders in accordance with SLA’s, whilst optimising travel routes and increasing productivity
- Identify noticing issues and apply early intervention, to ensure that all information derived from inspections and other sources is correctly handled to ensure correct response from utilities and other promoters of Street Works activity and to minimise challenges to Section 74 invoices and FPNs
- Maintain timely and accurate input and uploading of information into the works management systems, ensuring that all issues are recorded and escalated
- Ensure that all the client and operational requirements are met in a professional and efficient manner
- Provide daily and weekly reports as required and to ensure that all service levels and objectives are achieved
- Provide a positive and innovative input into the team, through provision of solutions to problems and embracing change
- Ensure that safety issues are reported in line with Company procedures
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
- Ideally you will have experience working in Utilities previously
- Experience in a planning / coordinator role
- Ability to prioritise workload, multi-task and work under tight time pressures
- Excellent communication skills
- High attention to detail
- Logical mind
Benefits
Benefits
- We offer a competitive salary based on experience along with a full benefits package. Network Plus is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law. We are Armed Forces-friendly. We welcome applications from ex-Armed Forces personnel, reservists, armed forces veterans, cadet instructors and military spouses/partners. We understand that privacy and the security of your personal information is extremely important. By applying for this role, you agree to the terms of our privacy policy.
About this role
Network Plus is seeking a Utilities Planner to manage the planning and coordination of streetworks projects from initial receipt through completion. You'll be the primary liaison between client requirements and the operational team, holding full accountability for scheduling work orders, optimizing routes, and ensuring all activities comply with NRSWA regulations and agreed timescales. The role demands strong organizational skills and the ability to juggle multiple workstreams under pressure while maintaining accuracy in systems data, identifying potential issues early, and escalating problems before they impact invoicing or service delivery.
The ideal candidate has prior experience in utilities or a similar planning and coordination function, with proven ability to prioritize competing demands and communicate clearly across teams. You'll need meticulous attention to detail, a logical approach to problem-solving, and the capacity to work within tight deadlines while keeping safety and compliance at the forefront. This is a full-time, in-office position based in Worsley, with a salary of £32,000–£35,000 depending on experience.
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$32,000 to $35,000 per year
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