Works Planner

Location: Hybrid

Salary: Competitive plus benefits

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday

Are you a natural organiser with a passion for planning, stakeholder management, and operational delivery? Ground Control, the UK’s leading external maintenance and biodiversity business, is looking for a driven Works Planner to join our growing Utility Arboriculture team.

What you will do;

As our new Works Planner, you’ll be at the heart of our tree cutting power outage programme, coordinating and facilitating essential works across our operational areas in partnership with UK Power Networks.

You’ll lead the planning, coordination, and approval process of the individual overhead power line outage projects as well as the overall outage programme—ensuring smooth, safe, and efficient delivery that meets our high standards in safety, environmental compliance, quality, and customer satisfaction.

This is a vital role that combines strong leadership, project planning and extensive stakeholder engagement across our supply chain, clients and operational management team. Our overall goal is to achieve our programme of tree works to time and budget.

Key Responsibilities;

• Efficient, end-to-end coordination of tree cutting power shutdowns
• Ownership of the full tree cutting power outage programme, driving performance, efficiencies, and innovation
• Coordination of the outage team to ensure all works are delivered on time, within budget, and to contractual standards
• Collaboration with internal teams and external partners (including Senior Authorised Person, SAP and UKPN) to ensure smooth delivery
• Budget oversight and support for team spend
• Compliance with all Ground Control and UK Power Networks policies and procedures
• Regular attendance at planning and programming meetings
• A strong safety-first culture in every aspect of your work

What we're looking for:

Essential:

• Proven experience in programme planning, administration, and coordination roles ideally within a similar high risk service industry
• Strong organisational and analytical skills
• Confident with IT systems and data-driven decision making with strong focus on Excel including use of Pivot tables and V Look ups
• Skilled at managing multiple stakeholders and priorities
• Ability to influence, negotiate, and drive outcomes
• Excellent team leadership and communication skills
• Commercial acumen and sound judgement

Desirable:

• Knowledge of overhead electrical networks
• Understanding of UK Power Networks’ shutdown provision rules, regulations, and processes

Why join us:

Career Development Focus: We’re committed to supporting your professional growth with clear career paths, training, and tailored development programs, including our GC Leadership Academy, job specific accreditations and higher education opportunities.

Exciting Growth Opportunities: Be part of a rapidly growing company with a dynamic team and expanding client base.

Collaborative Environment: Work in a supportive, engaging, and innovative culture where your contributions are valued.

Competitive Package: Enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package, along with flexible working options, including:

23 days holiday, Increasing with length of service + bank holidays

Yearly bonus scheme & Share options

Robust pension scheme

Medigold employee support, Free Flu Jabs, Online private GP Service

Free or subsidised national gym memberships

Employee Recognition Scheme

2 personal choice volunteering days

Ground Control

Ground Control is a UK-based grounds maintenance company powered by the latest technology. Since launching in 1973, Ground Control has grown rapidly and now provides full national coverage for our customers across the UK and Ireland.

We deliver a range of services, including grounds maintenance, winter gritting, landscape construction, design, arboriculture, electric vehicle charging point installation to more than 50,000 commercial properties across the UK.

If you are looking to invest in your future with a business that puts people at the centre of everything, click the apply now button below to speak to a member of our team.

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Equal Opportunities Statement

At Ground Control, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to thrive. We believe that diversity drives innovation and success, and we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate based on age, disability, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic. We actively support and promote an inclusive culture, ensuring fair and equitable treatment throughout the recruitment process and beyond.