Work Scheduler

Equans is a renowned energies & services contractor and a proud member of the Bouygues global industrial group. Our expertise spans the design, construction, and maintenance of buildings and critical infrastructure worldwide.

We have a great opportunity for a Works Scheduler in Sittingbourne to support our growing Connected Cities business which focuses on street and highways lighting infrastructure projects across the UK. The role itself will focus on activities on a long term LED Street Lighting maintenance contract across Kent.

Role overview:

The role involves the production of a programme of work for the term maintenance contract in Kent. Orders are to be reviewed in confirm and a desk top review of the location and the order requirements. Once completed the work is to be added to the operative programme.

The programmed work need to be built ensuring efficiencies are maximised, keeping travel time between sites to a minimum and achieve productivity rates.

The programme is to be updated daily. All work is to be reviewed on completion against the original order to ensure the SOR’s used by the client are correct. Fast variations (CE’s) to be added where applicable.

Scheduler to work with the assistant manager, administration staff and supervisors.

Key activities

• Create, maintain, review and administer programme of work
• Liaising with managers and engineers to discuss the progress of the orders and address any issues that arise  
• Liaise with external contractors and suppliers to facilitate completion of the works and or phases of the construction development 
• Keep the client team up to date on progress via Confirm notes
• Present information for internal meetings on the project
• Problem solving
• Work with the internal team and assist in putting the teams to work
• Administer the requirements of scheduling within an NEC project
• To keep the Project Lead abreast of developments/issues

Skills, qualifications & experience

• Hold accreditation for Signing lighting and Guarding
• Hold Highway qualifications for Highway electrical works
• Hold NRSWA certification
• Demonstrate a knowledge of working on the highway
• Demonstrate IT skills (Email, using data bases, Excell etc)

We offer an excellent benefits package including:

• Generous leave including two days voluntary leave
• Pension
• Company share scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee assistance programme (Private GP Appointments, Legal support, Counselling)

Who are we?

EQUANS is a world leader in energy services with nearly 100,000 employees working in more than 50 countries, with an annual turnover of over 17 billion euros.  

In the UK & Ireland, EQUANS is a provider of technical, FM, regeneration and energy services – with specialist capabilities in smart buildings, green mobility, district & embedded energy and decentralised renewables.

EQUANS’ 13,500 UK & Ireland employees combine these activities to help businesses, public sector organisations and government to embrace the energy transition towards net zero, and also the digital & industrial transitions that are redesigning the way we move, work and live.

EQUANS is a Bouygues group company.

What’s next?

If this role is of interest to you, please click below to register, apply, and track your progress! A member of our Resourcing Team will review your application and be in touch.

As part of a positive action drive to address under-representation in senior management positions we encourage applications from women, ethnically diverse individuals and people with disabilities, along with all candidates who identify with protected characteristic groups under the Equality Act 2010.

In support of our positive action measures, we will consider applications that do not meet all the technical requirements if candidates can demonstrate how transferable skills will enable them to successfully deliver the remit of the role in an environment which promotes a flexible working culture.

At Equans we’re committed to delivering a culture where everyone’s voice is heard and supported. We know the value a diverse workforce creates, delivering better results for our people, customers, and stakeholders. Diversity and inclusion is at the core of what we do, should you join Equans you’ll find a welcoming and open workplace where you’re supported and encouraged to be your true self at work. You’ll also have access to our growing employee networks including AccessAbility (representing those with physical and mental disabilities), Encompass (representing the LGBTQ+ community), RISE (representing people from ethnic backgrounds), Veterans & Reservists, WOMEN TOGETHER (representing women in Equans), Working Parents, and Young Professionals.