Minor Civils Planner

Overview

Plan and coordinate minor civils works for wastewater network projects.

Key Responsibilities

• planning software
• schedule management
• resource allocation
• site logistics
• compliance monitoring
• stakeholder coordination

Tasks

-Attend regular planning meetings with project teams, clients, and contractors to review progress, discuss issues, and ensure effective communication between all parties. -Act as the central point of contact for stakeholders involved in the manhole cover and frame works, including clients, subcontractors, engineers, and customers. -Ensure that all planning and project activities for manhole cover works meet required safety standards and environmental regulations. -Utilise planning software such as BigChange, or similar tools to track project timelines, milestones, and deliverables, ensuring that the project progresses according to plan. -Be aware of all Lanes Group policies and your responsibilities towards them. -Manage the allocation of resources and the scheduling of works to optimise efficiencies and ensure that all tasks are completed on time. -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. -Ensure all works comply with environmental regulations, especially in relation to the management of waste and pollution control. -Ensure that schedules are regularly reviewed, updated, and communicated to all stakeholders to ensure alignment and to proactively identify potential risks or delays. -Maintain strong relationships with all stakeholders, fostering a collaborative and transparent working environment. -Ensure that all project data, including schedules, resources, and materials, are accurately recorded and archived. -Collaborate with the management team to identify potential risks and hazards and develop mitigation strategies. -Maintain thorough records of all project activities, including meeting notes, change orders, and quality assurance documentation. -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 the plans are kept up to date throughout the project lifecycle, including modifications and changes as the project progresses. -Ensure all works are carried out with due consideration to the potential impact on surrounding infrastructure, public access, and environmental factors. -Coordinate with supervisors to ensure the correct equipment is obtained for each work order. -Assist in the preparation of progress reports, presentations, and any other documentation required for senior management, clients, or stakeholders, ensuring all documents are clear, accurate, and delivered on time. -Maintain up-to-date records of schedules, including any changes, delays, or adjustments, and ensure all stakeholders are informed of progress.

Requirements

• microsoft 365
• administration
• communication
• interpersonal
• detail‑oriented
• multi-task

What You Bring

-Be comfortable using Microsoft 365 and internal systems (with provided training) is preferred -Multi-task, prioritise, work under pressure and on own initiative -Have solid communication skills (both written and verbal) with professional telephone and email etiquette -Have, ideally, previous experience in an administration or office coordinator role -Have great interpersonal skills to create relationships with the team, engineers, and wider Lanes Group network and a team-player attitude -Strong attention to detail and have the ability to deal with people at different levels

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About Lanes Group

-It grew through strategic acquisitions and expansion into new service areas. -It secured major contracts with Thames Water and Southern Water, handling citywide sewer maintenance. -Its work spans large‑scale infrastructure including railway drainage on Crossrail and UV trenchless sewer relining on UK motorways. -Today, it operates a national network of depots, utility hubs and specialist divisions like Lanes‑i, Sapphire and AQS.

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