Planner-CMB

Salary: £37,562 to £38,510 per annum

Hours:

37 hours per week

Location:

Carlisle or Workington

Contract:

Permanent

Cumberland Council is looking for a highly organised and proactive Works Scheduler (Work Week Planner) to join our Highways Delivery team. This is a key role responsible for planning, coordinating and monitoring highway maintenance and improvement work programmes across the county. Working closely with engineers, supervisors and operational teams, you will develop and manage work schedules, oversee the allocation of labour, plant and materials, monitor performance against key targets, and support the successful delivery of projects from planning through to completion.

You'll play a vital part in ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently and in line with budget and programme requirements.

This role is available on a permanent basis.

We're seeking someone with relevant technical qualifications, experience in highways maintenance, civil engineering or a similar operational environment, and strong project planning and organisational skills. You should be confident working with data, performance monitoring systems and stakeholders at all levels, with a commitment to maintaining high standards of safety and customer service. In return, you'll join a dynamic and high-performing team at a time of exciting transformation, with the opportunity to contribute directly to the maintenance and improvement of Cumberland's highway network.

This is a rewarding role where your work will have a visible impact on local communities, supported by opportunities for professional development, collaborative working and involvement in a diverse range of projects.

We’re also about potential over perfection and we can help you grow in the role and thrive in your career.

Be sure to take a look at the post specification (below) for the essential criteria for this role.

For more information about the role or to arrange an informal chat prior to your application, please contact Nick Raymond by email at nic

We offer a guaranteed interview to the following applicants as long as your application can demonstrate you meet the essential criteria for the role.

• Those who consider themselves disabled as defined by the Equality Act 2010
• Those in care or who have left care and are aged 24 and under
• Those who identify as a member of the British Armed Forces community (service leavers, veterans, their partners or spouses, reservists, cadets)

We’re dedicated to enhancing the diversity of our workforce and we encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds. That’s why we’re a proud Disability Confident Leader and also an Age Friendly Employer – to provide opportunities for everyone to thrive.

to participate in the recruitment process, please let either the hiring manager or our Resourcing Team know by emailing . While adjustments aren’t always guaranteed, we’ll always listen and we’ll try our best to accommodate your needs.

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