Planning Coordinator

September 1, 2021 | Comments Off on Planning Coordinator

Planning Coordinator
Location: Flexible between Norwich & Ipswich
Business Area: Kier Utilities- Anglian Water Alliance
Contract: Permanent- Full Time


Make a journey. Make a difference.


Working in Partnership with Anglian Water, Kier Utilities are not just your typical water contracting company. Just take a look at how we relate to Anglian Water's Love Every Drop strategy that underpins everything that we do, and you'll start to get a feel for our culture.


Are you looking to join a leading utilities company working in partnership with Anglian Water and Clancy Docwra? We are looking for a Planning Coordinator to play a key role in carrying out essential planning activities.

About the role


As Planning Coordinator, you will be responsible for monitoring works within our IMR programmes by ensuring there is suitable resource on site at all times by managing this through our Scheduling System, maximising the work schedules for the teams and ensuring works are completed within time and KPI measures met. You will also be submitting requests to the NRSWA hub and Traffic Management to allow work to proceed as scheduled. This role will see you have several stakeholders both internal and external at one time, so communication is key.

What do we need from you?


To be successful in the role, you will hold excellent IT skills, as well as good communication and data handling skills. Knowledge of the New Roads and Street Works Act & Traffic Management Act will also stand you in great stead to be successful for the role.


What will you receive?

You can expect a competitive salary and an outstanding package that includes a matched pension scheme up to 7.5%, 26 days' annual leave + bank holidays (with the opportunity to buy or sell holiday) together with two employee Share Scheme options (Sharesave and Share Incentive Plan).


Pre-employment checks


It's worth remembering that if you are successful, we'll undertake the relevant / standard pre-employment checks after you have been offered a job. This includes taking up your references, verifying your right to work in the UK, verifying your driving licence (if applicable) and a health assessment. Some roles may also be subject to further pre-employment checks.

Make the journey. Leave a legacy.


Being part of Kier means living our values of being Collaborative, Trusted and Focused. We all have the potential to shape our world, and it's through these values that we will leave a lasting legacy. Bring your talent and ambition to Kier and you will be given the scope and opportunity to invest in your own future, to build your expertise and contribute to a rich and diverse culture.


Kier is committed to creating supportive and inclusive opportunities for all of our applicants and employees. We appreciate applicants from all backgrounds and we specifically encourage those from underrepresented communities to apply. If you'd like to learn more about our commitments to diversity and inclusion at Kier, you can contact the team by emailing InclusiveRecruitment@kier.co.uk


If you require any reasonable adjustments during any part of the application process please let us know so we can discuss and arrange these.

Closing Date: 30th September 2021


Please note, your CV may be shared across the Alliance partners and interviews may take place before the closing date, and we reserve the right to close applications early.


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