Planning and Scheduling Manager We are recruiting on behalf of a leading organisation in the utilities sector for an experienced Planning and Scheduling Manager to lead their operational planning department. This is a key leadership role, responsible for ensuring the safe, efficient, and customer-focused delivery of field activities across multiple workstreams while driving continuous improvement and operational excellence.Key ResponsibilitiesLead day-to-day planning and scheduling operations across planned, reactive, compliance, repair, and connections activities.Optimise workforce utilisation and resource allocation across depots, geographic areas, and delivery partners.Manage forecasting to support workforce planning, backlog reduction, and service delivery.Monitor productivity, lead times, SLA performance, and scheduling effectiveness while addressing risks proactively.Develop and coach Planning and Scheduling teams to deliver high performance and foster a positive team culture.Drive improvements in planning processes, workforce management strategies, and operational efficiency.Build strong relationships with internal teams, delivery partners, contractors, and external stakeholders.About YouTo succeed in this role, you will need:Significant experience in operational planning/scheduling or workforce management within utilities or similar industries.Proven leadership experience managing planning/scheduling teams in fast-paced environments.Strong understanding of resource op