Reinstatement Planner

Salary: Negotiable Depending on Experience + Benefits

Location: Brentwood, Essex

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Working Hours: 6:00am-4:00pm Monday to Friday

(Weekend and bank holiday cover will also be required on a rota basis and paid in addition to normal working hours.)

**Please Note: Candidates must hold a full driving licence and have access to a vehicle, as the site is not accessible by public transport.

This is a fully site-based role with no option for part-time or hybrid working**

Job Overview

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an organised and proactive Reinstatement Planner with experience in streetworks, utilities, highways, planning, scheduling, permits, resource coordination and operational reporting.

The successful candidate will support the delivery of reinstatement programmes by ensuring works are planned, coordinated and completed efficiently, safely and in line with industry standards.

Working within a fast-paced operational environment, you will be responsible for planning and scheduling reinstatement activities using operational reports, Streetworks information, permits, client requirements and project documentation. You will also support daily programmes, whereabouts, completion records, progress monitoring, resource allocation and quality control.

You will work closely with supervisors, operational teams, Streetworks teams, clients, local authorities and highway inspectors to ensure works are completed in accordance with NRSWA, SROH, Highway Authority specifications and client requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Your duties as the Reinstatement Planner will include:

Planning Works

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  Plan and schedule reinstatement works using operational reports, Streetworks information, permits and client requirements.

  
  



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  Coordinate upcoming works to ensure programmes are delivered effectively.

  
  

Daily Programmes & Updates

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  Produce and maintain daily programmes, whereabouts, completion records and job updates.

  
  



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  Keep accurate records of progress, delays, variations and completion status.

  
  

Operational Coordination

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  Liaise with supervisors, operational teams, Streetworks teams, clients, local authorities and highway inspectors.

  
  



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  Support the smooth delivery of reinstatement activities and resolve operational issues.

  
  

Progress Monitoring

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  Monitor reinstatement works throughout the day.

  
  



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  Identify and resolve issues including delays, access problems, aborted works and changing priorities.

  
  

Documentation & Quality Control

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  Review job information, reports and photographs to identify reinstatement requirements, defects, quality concerns or incomplete works.

  
  



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  Ensure completed works meet required standards.

  
  

Resource Planning

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  Support the coordination of labour, materials, plant, equipment and travel requirements.

  
  



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  Assist with improving operational efficiency and productivity.

  
  

Compliance & Reporting

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  Ensure all planned works comply with NRSWA, SROH, Highway Authority specifications, client standards and health and safety requirements.

  
  



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  Maintain accurate reporting and provide clear operational updates.

  
  

Candidate Requirements

Essential

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  Knowledge of SROH and Red Book requirements. NRSWA accreditation would be advantageous.

  
  



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  Previous experience in reinstatement planning, Streetworks, utilities, highways, civils, construction planning or a similar operational planning role.

  
  



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  Strong planning, scheduling and organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.