Planning Coordinator

Cappagh Head Office; Havant; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A civil engineering company is seeking an enthusiastic Planner to join their team in Havant, England. The role involves scheduling and planning Streetworks, ensuring compliance with SLA’s and KPI’s, and utilizing specialist software for workflow management. Candidates should have excellent organisational skills and a minimum of GCSEs in English and Maths. Knowledge of clean water frameworks is desirable.

Qualifications

• Excellent personal discipline and organisational skills required.
• Experience using data systems such as IFS or SWIMS is advantageous.
• Understanding of clean water frameworks is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and plan Streetworks activities with teams and authorities.
• Ensure planned works are recorded and allocated within deadlines.
• Generate reports on works progress and compliance.

Skills

Planning and organisational skills

Time management

Problem-solving

Communication skills

IT literacy

Education

Minimum GCSEs in English and Maths

Tools

Street Manager

MS Office

Aurora

Job description

Overview

We are currently working on a clean water contract for Portsmouth Water located in Havant, Hampshire and are seeking an enthusiastic Planner to join our planning team.

As a Planner at Cappagh Contractors, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the successful delivery of our clean water projects. You will be responsible for ensuring day-to-day tasks are completed, SLA’s and KPI’s are met and achieved and to ensure a high standard of efficiency and performance across the team.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and plan Streetworks activities in coordination with operational teams and local authorities.
• Ensure planned works are properly recorded, resourced, and allocated in line with deadlines and permit requirements.
• Submit permit requests to local councils and highway authorities via Street Manager or equivalent systems.
• Ensure all SLA’s and KPI’s in relation to planning are met.
• Maintain accurate records of all notices, permits, and work statuses.
• Coordinate with utility teams, reinstatement crews, traffic management providers, and local authority inspectors.
• Ensure records comply with data protection and company policies.
• Communicate permit conditions, traffic restrictions, and start/stop notices to field teams.
• Use specialist software (e.g. Street Manager, Symology, Aurora) to manage workflow.
• Generate daily, weekly, or monthly reports on works progress, compliance, and permit status.
• Flag permit breaches, overruns, or potential FPNs for corrective action.

Experience & Skills

• Excellent personal discipline, planning and organisational skills.
• Strong Time keeping.
• Problem-solving mindset, with an ability to resolve challenging situations diplomatically.
• Flexibility to monitor multiple roles at a time.
• Excellent presentation, written and oral communication skills.
• Strong organisational skills, able to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• IT literate, comfortable using MS Office and customer management systems.
• Understanding of clean water frameworks, water industry regulations, or construction site practices is desirable.

Qualifications

• Minimum GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths.
• Knowledge of Streetworks and Streetworks systems such as Aurora/ Street Manager
• Experience using and working on data systems such as IFS/ SWIMS or similar

About Cappagh Contractors

Cappagh Contractors is a respected civil engineering company specialising in utilities and water sector projects. We offer opportunities for career progression, ongoing training, and a commitment to quality, safety, and customer service. Working for Cappagh you will be the frontline of our business, embodying our “can do” attitude at every step of the way.

Apply

To apply, send CV and cover letter using the form on this page – Reference PWPL