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One of the UK’s leading infrastructure contractors, working across a number of sectors including; transport, highways, water, energy and telecommunications

Your new role

Area Scheduler required to join the project team. In this role, you will be responsible for efficiently programming a wide variety of highways maintenance works, managing the permit process, and scheduling repairs for safety defects. This is a key position that ensures smooth coordination between teams and timely delivery of projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare highways maintenance programmes in collaboration with depot supervisors and area managers.
• Plan and coordinate works, identifying efficiency savings where possible.
• Liaise with inspectors and local highways officers to ensure accurate work order information.
• Create, monitor, and update street works permits to maintain compliance.
• Communicate with delivery teams to update progress and adjust schedules.
• Organise traffic management, advance warning signs, and letter drops.
• Schedule work orders to mobile devices and ensure productivity while meeting contractual response times.
• Escalate delays and collaborate across teams to optimise resources.
• Allocate emergency works and ensure materials are ordered for scheduled jobs.
• Maintain scheduling software and provide regular updates to stakeholders.
• Offer technical support for mobile solutions and provide administrative assistance when required.

What you'll need to succeed

• Strong IT skills, ideally proficient in Microsoft Office.

• Experience in programming construction or maintenance works (highways experience preferred).

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

• Knowledge of the Traffic Management Act, NRSWA, and safety codes of practice.

• Understanding of street works noticing and permitting processes.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

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