Planning Manager

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Livingston

Your New Job

To ensure that the planning team effectively schedules workload to maximise the productivity and commercial contributions of a blend of directly employed and subcontract operational teams. Achieve maximum invoicing / sales output come month end.To provide line management for a team of up to 15 planners / coordinators and post-delivery administrators.To manage the relationship with client operational representatives to ensure that Ipsum's contractual obligations, KPIs and commercial targets are met.

Principal Accountabilities:

• Develop and maintain effective relationships with Operational Managers and liaise with Clients with regards to programme progress.
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with Local Highway Authorities with regards to the planning and completion of work.
• To liaise with the supply chain in relation to the planning and completion of work.
• Understand and use commercial contract terms to achieve an effective balance between customer services and delivery of Ipsum commercial objectives and KPIs.
• Ensure resources are adequate for the workload and that projects are delivered in an economic and timely manner.
• Ensure compliance with agreed Scheduling processes and company KPI's impacted by Scheduling outputs, and ensure that the daily targets are achievable and delivered.
• Operate in line with Company policies and strategies and be proactive in promoting improvement locally.
• Maintain own levels of skill and knowledge to do the job effectively and achieve personal targets.
• Comply with the relevant Company Health and Safety Policy provisions
• Identify and react swiftly to resolve problems before they escalate with the client.
• To share best practice with and offer support to other Ipsum Planning teams across the UK.
• To provide effective supervisory management of the planning and scheduling team and promote their personal / professional development.

About You

Desirable Qualifications [& Professional Membership(s)]:

• Previous experience in a Planning/ Scheduling role.
• Driving Licence.

Desirable Skills & Personal Qualities:

• Experience in planning / scheduling role.
• IT literate and proficient in Microsoft Office package.
• Experience of using and reporting from planning and scheduling software.
• Experience of working in customer service or a customer focused environment.
• Experience in building collaborative relationships with existing and new clients and suppliers.
• Experience in analysing and interpreting data to produce performance reports and track changes.
• Working knowledge of operational Health and Safety requirements.
• Experience of working to and complying with the requirements of the New Roads and Streetworks Act.
• Experience of / aptitude for supervising others and to encourage and enable personal development of the planning team.
• Ability to interpret commercial contractual terms and maximise the opportunities that they may present both with clients and subcontractors.

Skills & Personal Qualities:

• Possess good verbal communication skills and emotional intelligence
• Excellent time management skills, with ability to deliver tasks to deadline.
• Be able to set good an example to others by demonstrating a professional and positive behaviours
• Self-motivated and organised.
• Flexible attitude and approach.
• Be a Team player and as well as being able to work on own initiative.

Your New Company
The UK's utility sector is ever evolving and expanding to meet increasing customer requirements. At Ipsum, our vision is to be the leading customer service-focused provider of specialist utility and infrastructure solutions, operating on both public and private networks. We are looking for someone passionate about the industry and supporting our teams in delivering essential services 4/7/365, making a real difference to local people and communities.

At Ipsum, we are committed to supporting and developing our people to chieve their full potential. As a fast-growing and ambitious business, we offer opportunities to acquire a wide range of skills and gain broad and varied experience to help you progress in your career. Our investment in our people enhances our expertise and flexibility, enabling us to deliver the highest standard of service to our customers.

Our Benefits
We value our people and offer a comprehensive range of employee benefits, including:

Career Development: Professional qualifications and accreditation

Health & Wellbeing Benefits:

Employee Assistance Programme with mental health support and access to counselling

Access to 24/7 virtual GP

Occupational Health support

Tax-Efficient Benefits via Salary Exchange (Salary Sacrifice):

Cycle to Work

Group Personal Pension Scheme

Option to purchase up to 5 additional days holiday per year

Employee Discount Scheme: Discounts on hundreds of retailers, including supermarkets, mobile phone/broadband providers, gym memberships, and more

Social Committees: Established local social committees with a calendar of regular social events

Life Assurance Cover

Flexible Working

Long Service Awards

Volunteer Opportunities: Opportunities to volunteer and make a difference through local community projects and initiatives

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