Planner

https://vacancies.linearrecruitment.co.uk/1625-planner/power-utilities/sunderland/job2025-10-08 09:00:052025-11-05 Linear Recruitment
Job Type Permanent
Area Sunderland, North East Sunderland North East
Sector Power & Utilities
Salary Competitive
Start Date ASAP
Advertiser Alex Wasawo
Job Ref 19351
Description

We have an opportunity for a Planner to join a busy Water Infrastructure team working on water mains renewal schemes for a major client framework. This Planner role will be responsible for developing, designing and helping to deliver renewal schemes from concept through to completion — working closely with clients, highways, subcontractors and stakeholders.

What the Planner will do (Key responsibilities)

  • Act as the Planner lead for water mains renewal schemes, interpreting client requirements and developing the most appropriate design and delivery solution.

  • Undertake site meetings with the client, highway authorities and subcontractors to identify the best delivery method for schemes.

  • Produce construction design drawings and technical scope documents ready for costing and delivery (CAD knowledge preferred — e.g., AutoCAD).

  • Liaise with the client to ensure compliance with technical standards and scheme acceptance.

  • Produce the design solution, scope of works and construction programmes as the Planner responsible for the scheme timeline.

  • Ensure all planning criteria are met, including coordination of CDM requirements.

  • Liaise with highway authorities on street works requirements and NRSWA compliance.

  • Engage with private landowners and environmental / archaeological stakeholders as required.

  • Identify and coordinate any required customer communications and keep stakeholders informed.

  • Maintain effective communication and record-keeping throughout delivery and handover.

Note: CAD knowledge is preferred. Water sector experience is preferred but not essential — we welcome Planners from related infrastructure backgrounds who can apply their design and programme skills.

Candidate profile / Qualifications

Essential

  • Strong organisational skills and ability to work under pressure.

  • High attention to detail and good problem-solving skills.

  • Health & safety aware with practical understanding of site-based risks.

  • Experience or awareness of street works and NRSWA requirements.

  • Proficient with Microsoft Project and Microsoft Office.

  • Excellent communication skills — the Planner will need to engage multiple stakeholders.

Desirable

  • CAD / AutoCAD experience or demonstrable drafting capability.

  • Previous experience in the water sector or utilities/infrastructure projects.

  • CDM awareness and experience producing construction programmes.

  • Relevant street works or technical qualifications.

Benefits (brief overview)

  • Generous annual leave allowance.

  • Competitive pension scheme.

  • Life assurance.

  • Private medical care.

  • Clear development pathway — support for growth, training and future professional qualifications for Planners.

Why apply

This is a great opportunity for a Planner who wants hands-on involvement in scheme design and delivery on an established framework. You’ll gain exposure to multi-stakeholder projects, with strong support for career progression and qualifications.

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