Minor Civils Planner
Lanes Group
Minor Civils Planner
Lanes Group
24/7 drainage and utility maintenance contractor
Lanes Group · Crawley, United Kingdom · Full-time · Posted 2026-11-11
Salary: GBP 28,000–30,000
Workplace: on_site
Department: Operations
Lanes Group is a leading nationwide utility services provider with c.5000 dedicated employees. Our diverse subsidiaries drive our success across various sectors, contributing to a remarkable turnover of over £700 million. We are committed to excellence and innovation, ensuring we provide industry leading services to our clients and stakeholders. Join us to be part of a dynamic and growing team that values diversity and fosters professional growth.
Department:
Southern Water is one of the UK’s leading water and wastewater companies, delivering essential services to 2.3 million customers across the Southeast of England.
As a trusted delivery partner, Lanes Group plays a vital role in maintaining critical infrastructure networks, delivering essential wastewater and drainage services that protect communities and the environment. Our teams carry out everything from sewer maintenance and network cleansing to CCTV inspections and pollution response, ensuring customers receive a safe, reliable, and resilient service every day
Purpose of the role:
Due to continued growth and development, we are now looking for customer focused people to join us in our Utility Division, working on our Southern Water contract service to deliver real and effective solutions to waste-water network and drainage problems.
Position: Minor Civils Planner
Location: Crawley Depot (West Sussex)
Job Type: permanent, full time
Hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours
Salary: £28,000 to £30,000 per annum
Key Responsibilities:
Project Planning & Development:
Ensure that the plans are kept up to date throughout the project lifecycle, including modifications and changes as the project progresses.
Coordination & Scheduling:
Work in close collaboration with supervisors, site teams, subcontractors, and contractors to create accurate, realistic schedules and timelines for manhole cover and frame works.
Manage the allocation of resources and the scheduling of works to optimise efficience and ensure that all tasks are completed on time.
Material, Resource, and Equipment Management:
Coordinate with supervisors to ensure the correct equipment is obtained for each work order.
Manage site logistics to ensure that all necessary resources are available on-site for the smooth execution of works, avoiding any disruptions to the project schedule.
Project Tracking & Reporting:
Utilise planning software such as BigChange, or similar tools to track project timelines, milestones, and deliverables, ensuring that the project progresses according to plan.
Maintain up-to-date records of schedules, including any changes, delays, or adjustments, and ensure all stakeholders are informed of progress.
Stakeholder Communication & Collaboration:
Act as the central point of contact for stakeholders involved in the manhole cover and frame works, including clients, subcontractors, engineers, and customers.
Maintain strong relationships with all stakeholders, fostering a collaborative and transparent working environment.
Health, Safety, and Environmental Compliance:
Ensure that all planning and project activities for manhole cover works meet required safety standards and environmental regulations.
Be aware of all Lanes Group policies and your responsibilities towards them.
Risk Management & Mitigation:
Ensure all works are carried out with due consideration to the potential impact on surrounding infrastructure, public access, and environmental factors.
Documentation and Reporting:
Assist in the preparation of progress reports, presentations, and any other documentation required for senior management, clients, or stakeholders, ensuring all documents are clear, accurate, and delivered on time.
Living the Company Values
By embedding our companies core values and purpose into each role, ensures that every employee, regardless of their role or level, understands how their individual development and contributions align with our purpose of ‘improving today for a better tomorrow’.
Each role and value has an alignment to set proficiency levels and expectations; this role holder is expected to:
Your Contribution to the company:
Equality, Diversion & Inclusion
At Lanes Group, we are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered. We believe that our differences make us stronger and are committed to providing equal opportunities for all employees. We welcome and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those from underrepresented groups. Join us in our commitment to creating a more inclusive and diverse world.
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Lanes Group provides specialist drainage, utility, and asset maintenance services across the UK, available 24/7 for water utilities, rail, highways, energy, construction, and commercial properties. Its work includes emergency drain unblocking, CCTV drainage surveys, sewer cleaning and repair, trenchless (no-dig) sewer rehabilitation, and civil engineering for rail and tram networks, delivered through multiple divisions under long-term contracts with operators like Thames Water. The company stands out as the UK's largest independent drainage contractor with extensive geographic reach and a track record of major projects, supported by investments in safety, training, and technology such as CCTV inspection and VR training. Its goal is to grow its portfolio of long-term contracts and expand into adjacent areas like telecoms and renewable energy, using technology and strong safety practices to become the preferred partner for drainage and asset maintenance in the UK.
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