Minor Civils Planner

Lanes Group is a leading nationwide utility services provider with c.5000 dedicated employees. Our diverse subsidiaries drive our success across various sectors, contributing to a remarkable turnover of over £700 million. We are committed to excellence and innovation, ensuring we provide industry leading services to our clients and stakeholders. Join us to be part of a dynamic and growing team that values diversity and fosters professional growth. Department: Southern Water is one of the UK’s leading water and wastewater companies, delivering essential services to 2.3 million customers across the Southeast of England. As a trusted delivery partner, Lanes Group plays a vital role in maintaining critical infrastructure networks, delivering essential wastewater and drainage services that protect communities and the environment. Our teams carry out everything from sewer maintenance and network cleansing to CCTV inspections and pollution response, ensuring customers receive a safe, reliable, and resilient service every day Purpose of the role: Due to continued growth and development, we are now looking for customer focused people to join us in our Utility Division, working on our Southern Water contract service to deliver real and effective solutions to waste-water network and drainage problems. Position: Minor Civils Planner Location: Tonbridge Depot (Kent) Job Type: permanent, full time Hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours Salary: £28,000 to £30,000 per annum Key Responsibilities: Project Planning & Development: Ensure that the plans are kept up to date throughout the project lifecycle, including modifications and changes as the project progresses. Coordination & Scheduling: Work in close collaboration with supervisors, site teams, subcontractors, and contractors to create accurate, realistic schedules and timelines for manhole cover and frame works. Ensure that schedules are regularly reviewed, updated, and communicated to all stakeholders to ensure alignment and to proactively identify potential risks or delays. Manage the allocation of resources and the scheduling of works to optimise efficience and ensure that all tasks are completed on time. Material, Resource, and Equipment Management: Coordinate with supervisors to ensure the correct equipment is obtained for each work order. Manage site logistics to ensure that all necessary resources are available on-site for the smooth execution of works, avoiding any disruptions to the project schedule. Project Tracking & Reporting: Utilise planning software such as BigChange, or similar tools to track project timelines, milestones, and deliverables, ensuring that the project progresses according to plan. Maintain up-to-date records of schedules, including any changes, delays, or adjustments, and ensure all stakeholders are informed of progress. Stakeholder Communication & Collaboration: Act as the central point of contact for stakeholders involved in the manhole cover and…