Job Description:

Are you a highly organised planner who thrives in a fast-paced environment? We're looking for a Planner to join our team on a 12-month fixed-term contract, playing a vital role in ensuring operational works are delivered efficiently, safely, and in line with contractual commitments. This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive team where your planning expertise will directly contribute to the successful delivery of essential utility and infrastructure projects.

As a Planner, you will be responsible for coordinating and scheduling works to ensure contractual service level agreements are achieved while maximising workforce efficiency. Working closely with operational teams, supervisors, clients, and customers, you will allocate work, monitor progress, manage backlogs, and ensure all required permits and notices are obtained and maintained. You will provide accurate information to field teams, respond to client requests, resolve planning issues, and keep relevant systems updated to ensure works are delivered safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards of customer service.

About Browne

At Browne, we are engineering with purpose.

We're a leading UK contractor working in the water and civil engineering sectors, delivering projects that help improve everyday life. From building pipelines and upgrading pumping stations to maintaining reservoirs and drainage systems, we support cleaner water, stronger infrastructure and more reliable services for communities.

We offer a wide range of career opportunities both on site and behind the scenes. Whether your skills are in engineering, project delivery, safety, sustainability, commercial, planning or business support, there's a place for you at Browne. We value different perspectives and experiences, and we're proud to be a Silver Award Investors in Diversity accredited employer.

Our teams use smart technology and a hands-on approach to make sure every job is delivered safely and to a high standard. We support our clients through the full life of their assets, from construction and mechanical systems to long-term maintenance.

Browne is part of Renew Holdings plc, a UK-based group of specialist engineering companies.

What We're Looking For

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented individual who can effectively manage competing priorities while maintaining excellent communication with colleagues, clients, and stakeholders.

• Previous experience in a planning, scheduling, or coordination role.
• Experience using Street Manager, Aurora, or similar planning systems.
• Good understanding of street works, traffic management requirements, and utility planning processes.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage workloads and meet deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications, including Excel, Outlook, Teams, and Word.
• A positive, solution-focused approach and commitment to delivering excellent customer service.
• Previous utilities experience would be advantageous.

Why Join Us?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a collaborative team and make a real impact on the successful delivery of critical infrastructure projects. You'll gain valuable experience working within a busy planning environment while contributing to projects that support local communities and essential services.

If you're organised, proactive, and ready for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today.

Please note that we drug and alcohol test all new starters as part of their induction, whilst also carrying out a DBS check.

Engineering with purpose