Assistant Planner

2 weeks ago


Birmingham, United Kingdom Colas Full time

Job Introduction
At Colas, we have an exciting opportunity for Assistant Planners to join the team based in Coleshill. Reporting to the Area Planner you will provide planning and assist management of the work and workforce of both internal and external operations, oversee the day-to-day functions of the routine and reactive maintenance works, ensuring productivity and utilization are maximized across all operational teams. You will support the design and implementation of commercial planning strategies.

Main Responsibilities
You will be responsible for the development and implementation of the localised programs of routine and reactive works. You will plan and deliver the service in line with the Tender strategies, ensure productivity targets are planned for all aspects of the service. You will assist daily reporting of hot costings and develop and improve working practices and seek innovative solutions. You will develop and manage all relevant programmes and develop planned maintenance solutions by reviewing traffic management proposals to ensure delays are minimized and safety not compromised. You will assist the Area Planner in ensuring that all programmes contain the correct information and are of sufficient detail to allow the project delivery teams to successfully plan and monitor the works to achieve the project goals. You will track progress, incorporate changes and forecast delivery dates and expenditure. You will be responsible for attending and engaging in planning meetings with the Client and other key stakeholders. You will be required to prepare periodic reports, statistics, and answers to enquiries concerning the programmes. You will ensure high standards of programming are carried out to meet client and contract requirements.

About The Company
Colas Ltd are a UK subsidiary of the global Colas Group, which operates in over 50 countries worldwide and employs over 55,000 people including over 1500 in the UK across multiple sites. We are specialists in highways construction and have been involved in large scale UK and international construction projects within the highways, airfields and marine sectors as well as offering highways maintenance services and manufacturing our own innovative surfacing products. We hold a ‘Gold Investor in People’ award for continuously developing and rewarding our employees, offering excellent career potential.

Colas is fully committed to promoting equality and diversity and maintaining a culture of fairness, transparency and respect for all employees, clients, communities, suppliers, contractors and other stakeholders. Colas aims to be inclusive, meet diverse needs and promote awareness and ownership in the workplace and the communities in which we serve.

Colas values the strength and differences that a diverse workforce brings to the organisation and believes that by harnessing these differences, we will foster a productive environment where equity and mutual respect are intrinsic, where talents are being fully utilised and organisational goals are met.

Package Description

As well as a highly competitive salary, Colas offers some great benefits with this role, including:

- A generous pension contribution
- Life assurance cover (x4 basic salary)
- 25 days annual leave + bank holidays (with the option to buy/sell more)
- Flexible working policy
- Opportunity to study towards a professional qualification fully funded
- Ongoing training and personal/professional development
- Discounts on car leasing, holidays, cinema tickets, restaurants and much more through our online employee benefits portal



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