Senior Planning and Scheduling Manager
Possible
Sponsorship likelihood
This job is eligible only on a shortage list
Not disclosed
Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£44,900
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role may qualify for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 1243 is an eligible occupation, but we are only 23% sure that is the right code. Robert Walters is a licensed sponsor, so if the code fits, the role should qualify. Check the occupation eligibility rules against what the job actually involves.
We pick the code from the advert's text, so it is our best guess, not the employer's. Each code it could be has its own likelihood:
- Possible 1243 (Managers in logistics) · 23% match
- Likely 2455 (Construction project managers and related professionals) · 17% match
- Likely 1139 (Functional managers and directors not elsewhere classified) · 14% match
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What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1243 Managers in logistics Most likely code | £33,400 | £44,900 | £44,900 | £44,900 |
2455 Construction project managers and related professionals Also possible | £33,400 | £35,400 | £39,900 | £44,300 |
1139 Functional managers and directors not elsewhere classified Also possible | £52,300 | £59,700 | £67,200 | £74,700 |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
Senior Planning & Scheduling Manager
Location: Midlands
Package: Competitive
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Planning & Scheduling Manager to lead a planning and scheduling function within a utilities environment.
This is a key leadership role, responsible for overseeing the planning and scheduling of field-based engineering teams delivering essential infrastructure works. You will lead a team of planning and scheduling professionals, ensuring resources are effectively deployed, programmes are delivered efficiently, and operational performance continues to improve.
Working closely with operational teams, contractors and external stakeholders, you will play a pivotal role in driving proactive planning, optimising engineer utilisation and ensuring works are coordinated effectively across the region.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and develop a team of planners and schedulers, driving performance, accountability and continuous improvement.
- Oversee the end-to-end planning and scheduling of field engineers across planned works, maintenance and infrastructure replacement programmes.
- Ensure proactive resource planning, effective workload management and optimal utilisation of engineering teams and vehicles.
- Coordinate roadworks planning, street works permits and programme requirements to support efficient operational delivery.
- Monitor key performance indicators, including productivity, scheduling efficiency, backlog, lead times and service delivery.
- Work closely with operational managers, delivery partners and contractors to resolve scheduling challenges and maintain delivery targets.
- Build strong working relationships with local councils and other external stakeholders to coordinate works and minimise disruption.
- Identify opportunities to improve planning processes, operational efficiency and resource allocation.
About You
- Proven experience in a Planning Manager, Scheduling Manager or similar operational leadership role.
- Experience leading and developing large planning, scheduling or workforce management teams.
- Background within utilities, infrastructure or construction-related environments.
- Strong understanding of field-based operations, engineer scheduling and resource optimisation.
- Experience coordinating planned works, infrastructure projects or maintenance programmes.
- Knowledge of street works, roadworks permits or working with local authorities would be highly advantageous.
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to build effective relationships across operational teams and external organisations.
- A proactive, organised and commercially aware leader who thrives in a fast-paced operational environment.
The Opportunity
This is an excellent opportunity for a driven planning and scheduling professional to take ownership of a substantial operational function, lead an established team and make a tangible impact on service delivery and operational performance.
If you have experience leading planning and scheduling teams within utilities, infrastructure or construction, and are looking for your next leadership challenge, we would be keen to hear from you. Apply today or email [email protected] for more information.
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Where this offer sits in the market
Managers in logistics (SOC 1243) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~31k in sample- Middle half £37,232–58,604
- Median £46,540
- Going rate £44,900
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £33,400–40,410
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What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 1243 going rate of £44,900. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.