Planning Administrator

Your new company
This organisation is a household name based on Aiport Road West, Belfast. They offer excellent benefits and career progression opportunities to their employees across all levels. This company is currently expanding across Northern Ireland and foresees a busy 2025 ahead of them!
Your new role
In this role you will be the primary liaison between the company and a large government body and other key stakeholders.
Key Accountabilities:

• Responsible for all street work, noticing from raising, closing and registering within required timeframes and deadlines
• Responsible for submitting and coordinating street work permits applications, including looking at diversion routes, traffic management, ensuring they meet the legislation within required timeframes and deadlines.
• Ensuring all systems are updated correctly within SLAs and all KPIs are achieved
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders
• Oversee the coordination of street works activities with internal departments and our construction partners
• Lead a small team responsible for street work noticing and permit applications
• Perform general administrative duties
• Assist with the development and implementation of new procedures and processes

What you'll need to succeed

• A minimum of 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) grade C or above, including Maths and English
• Minimum of 12 months relevant experience in coordinating streetwork using Symology and applying for permits
• Working knowledge of The Street Works (Northern Ireland) Order 1995.
• The ability to identify issues, analyse root causes, and implement effective solutions is essential for overcoming obstacles and keeping planned work on track.
  Desirable
• Possession of relevant street works or traffic management qualification
• Knowledge and experience working in utilities, and particularly the energy sector.
• Relevant experience working within a planning and scheduling team.

What you'll get in return
In return, you will receive the following:

• An annual salary of £27,000.00
• Annual company bonus of 6-9% (dependent on performance)
• Contributory pension scheme with enhanced employer contribution
• Free life assurance
• Free staff transport to Belfast city centre
• Further education policy

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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