Planning Assistant

Powered by Water, Driven by Purpose At Bristol Water, we've been serving generations of families since 1846. Ensuring people in our communities have access to healthy water is paramount, which is why we work around the clock testing our water hundreds of times a day. We're proud to be part of Pennon Group, a leader in the UK water sector, working towards a greener future.

Our goals? As well as lowering our carbon footprint, we're working with partners to plant 300,000 trees, restore peatlands and supporting farmers and landowners to improve water quality and wildlife. Whether you're starting out or seeking a new challenge, our scale and ambition create opportunities for you to shape your own career. Ready to make a splash? Join our team today.

We're looking for a proactive and organised Planning Assistant to join our Planning, Scheduling & Control team on 12 month fixed term basis. In this role, you'll play a key part in ensuring the smooth delivery of operational work across our network. You'll coordinate planning and street works activities, working closely with field teams, contractors, and local authorities to ensure work is completed efficiently, safely, and within agreed service levels.

This is a fast-paced, collaborative role where your ability to prioritise, problem-solve and communicate effectively will make a real impact. What you'll be doing:
Coordinating and integrating access and street works requests, ensuring priorities align with business needs Planning, scheduling and noticing works to enable right-first-time delivery Supporting local planning meetings and collaborating with operational and delivery teams Building strong working relationships with contractors, stakeholders and local authorities Maintaining accurate planning data and providing timely updates across corporate systems Monitoring risks such as delays, overruns, or cancellations and identifying mitigation actions Ensuring compliance with relevant legislation (e.g. New Roads and Street Works Act 1991) Supporting efficient use of resources, including minimising downtime and optimising travel Managing stores/material allocation for planned activities Following change control processes and company policies What we are looking for:
Essential Experience in planning, scheduling, or coordination roles Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines Excellent communication skills and a customer-focused mindset A methodical and solution-oriented approach to problem solving Ability to work under pressure in a fast-moving environment Good IT skills and experience working with planning or scheduling systems Ability to build collaborative relationships with stakeholders

Desirable Experience within utilities, water networks, or infrastructure planning Knowledge of systems such as SAP, Street Manager, or FFA Understanding of technical planning or network operations What's in it for you:
Generous annual leave, plus the option to buy or sell holiday to offer more flexibility. Competitive company pension scheme. Discretionary bonus. 24/7 support through our Employee Assistance Programme. Access to thousands of discounts and vouchers through Pennon Perks. Cycle to Work Scheme. So much more. Closing Date: 19th June 2026 We may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.

We encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Please note that the successful candidate will be subject to a mandatory DBS check as part of the onboarding process. Be yourself, we like it that way. Together, we will build a culture of belonging, where inclusion is instinctive. Diversity is our strength and a reflection of our communities. We care, we value everyone, we celebrate uniqueness.

Our core values, which are essential to our success, are:
Be Rock Solid - Build trust and be trusted. Be the one we all look to and can depend on. Be You - We want you to bring your best everyday. Be yourself and make your mark in your individual way. Be the Future - Embrace change. Drive Progress. Own the challenge.