Planner & Fibre Build

M J Quinn; Newport; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A telecommunications infrastructure firm is seeking a highly organised Planner to join their team in Newport. The role involves coordinating field activities and ensuring telecoms installations are delivered on time. The ideal candidate will have strong planning and organizational skills, excellent proficiency in Microsoft Office, and a commitment to quality and continuous improvement. The position includes collaboration with various stakeholders and supports the delivery of significant telecoms projects across the UK.

Benefits

33 days holiday including Bank Holidays

Standard Benefits Package

Qualifications

• Strong planning, organisational, and monitoring skills.
• Excellent administration skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and schedule civils-related tasks into the existing BT network.
• Manage client requests and escalate issues to the Programme Manager when needed.
• Conduct quality checks on submitted designs and provide feedback.

Skills

Planning skills

Organisational skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Communication skills

Adaptability

Job description

Planner – MJ Quinn

Salary: £24,000–£26,000

Hours: 08:30–17:00

Location: Newport, NP18

Department: Fibre build

Reports to: Project Manager / Desk Delivery Manager

Holidays: 33 days including Bank Holidays

Benefits: Standard Benefits Package

About the Role

MJ Quinn is seeking a highly organised Planner to join our team within the Fibre build department. You will play a key role in coordinating field activities, scheduling works, and ensuring telecoms installations are delivered efficiently and on time. This role is central to supporting our Planning team and contributing to the successful delivery of telecoms projects across the UK.

Key Responsibilities

• Respond to client queries professionally and promptly.
• Coordinate and schedule civils‑related tasks into the existing BT network.
• Manage client requests and escalate issues to the Programme Manager when needed.
• Ensure engineers have correct job packs, site access, and information.
• Manage external design partners and ensure design quality and timelines are met.
• Conduct quality checks on submitted designs and provide feedback.
• Implement design guidelines to ensure consistency and accuracy.
• Work closely with Regional Build Managers to support KPIs and targets.
• Support build contractors, including managing design change requests.
• Provide design data to other business functions when required.
• Carry out occasional site surveys to support planning and build activities.
• Drive and maintain quality control processes.
• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Work effectively as part of a team and communicate clearly across departments.

Person Specification

Essential

• Strong planning, organisational, and monitoring skills.
• Excellent administration skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Confident communicator, able to liaise with engineers daily.
• Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Quality‑focused with a commitment to safety and continuous improvement.
• Adaptable, flexible, and able to work under pressure.
• Legal right to work in the UK.

Desirable

• Telecoms knowledge and scheduling experience.

Diversity & Inclusion

MJ Quinn is committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone is treated fairly and without discrimination. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Sustainability Commitment

We are investing in a sustainable future for our people, customers, and communities. Our approach focuses on engagement, learning, and empowering employees to contribute to our sustainability goals.

About MJ Quinn

MJ Quinn is a UK‑based infrastructure services provider delivering end‑to‑end solutions across telecommunications, utilities, and mechanical and electrical engineering. We combine innovation, expertise, and a values‑driven culture to deliver high‑quality, sustainable infrastructure projects nationwide.

Our core values:

• People‑Focused
• Safety Always Matters
• Operational Excellence
• Sustaining Our Future

future of connectivity.