Service Planning Manager
Lanes GroupEngland, United Kingdom
Posted January 21, 2026
35500 - 35500 GBP year
Full Time
About the Company
Lanes Group is the UK’s leading specialist provider of drainage, utility, and asset maintenance services, delivering comprehensive solutions for water utilities, rail, highways, energy, and commercial properties. Founded in 1992, the company combines industry‑leading technology—CCTV surveys, no‑dig pipe rehabilitation, robotic cutting—with a rigorous safety culture to tackle everything from emergency drain repairs to large‑scale infrastructure projects. Its competitive edge lies in state‑of‑the‑art equipment, continuous training, and sustainable practices that minimise environmental impact while maintaining high reliability and cost‑effectiveness. A dedicated team of skilled professionals places customer satisfaction at the core, ensuring safe, efficient, and dependable service across the UK. Lanes Group’s commitment to innovation, safety, and operational excellence makes it a trusted partner for critical infrastructure maintenance.
Job Description
We are seeking a Service Planning Manager to lead a team of planners within the planned maintenance department, overseeing the planning of all planned maintenance crews and ensuring work is planned to the expected standard to deliver required completion rates.
Requirements
- Functional management of a team of planners
- Escalation for any planning issues with planned maintenance jobs
- Overseeing the planning of all planned maintenance crews
- Building planning processes to ensure smooth running of different programs of work
- Collaborating with Technical Specialists and Thames Water to ensure legacy jobs are planned and completed
- Training of new starters within the planning team
- Leading the day-to-day running of planned maintenance work and serving as the first point of call for technical questions or support
Benefits
- 24 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
- Health cash plan
- Onsite parking
- Auto enrolment pension scheme
- Friendly working environment
- Personal learning