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With operations in every corner of the world, our work goes to the cutting-edge of digital transformation and technology. From the multi-cultural strength of our global organisation to the sustainable and innovative ways we work to bring people together, there’s something for everyone to get stuck into. And that’s where you come in.\nJob Description:\nWe’re looking for an experienced Strategic Planner to provide specialist expertise across maintenance planning, forecasting, modelling and data governance.\nThis is a key role supporting the development and continuous improvement of our maintenance planning frameworks, ensuring plans are strategically aligned, operationally achievable and commercially robust.\nWorking across Operations, Projects, Procurement and Data & Systems teams, you’ll use your engineering knowledge and analytical expertise to develop long-term maintenance strategies, optimise resources and capacity, and provide the modelling and insight needed to support operational delivery and competitive bid submissions.\nAs a subject matter expert, you’ll also play an important role in influencing cross-functional decisions and ensuring planning data and maintenance strategies are accurate, controlled and fit for purpose\n\nThis role can be based from any of our UK locations\nWhat you’ll be doing\nPlanning & Forecasting\nYou’ll lead the development and maintenance of key planning tools, including:\nIntegrated Heavy Maintenance Plans\nIntegrated Light Maintenance Plans\nGenerator Unit Forecasts\nPantograph Forecasts\nLong-term maintenance strategies\nDepot capacity plans\nYou’ll validate heavy maintenance schedules against technical and contractual requirements and ensure planning outputs support both current operations and future opportunities.\nStrategic Planning & Optimisation\nWorking closely with Operations Delivery and other key teams, you’ll:\nDevelop and implement heavy maintenance strategies across current and future fleets.\nIdentify opportunities to optimise labour, materials, maintenance intervals and locations.\nDevelop scenario-based planning models to support competitive and deliverable bid submissions.\nIdentify and quantify risks relating to areas such as material availability, resource constraints and depot capacity.\nSupport maintenance optimisation through scope alignment, interval extension and network/location efficiencies.\nWork collaboratively across Projects, Operations and Procurement to ensure plans are robust, aligned and deliverable.\nData, Systems & Governance\nYou’ll work with Data and Systems teams to:\nSupport effective validation, control and governance of planning data within Maintenance Management Systems.\nMaintain the integrity and traceability of asset tracking information.\nSupport transactional accuracy and reliable maintenance histories.\nUse accurate planning data to support effective business decision-making.\nMaterials & Asset Planning\nYou’ll develop, maintain and continuously improve Bills of Materials, ensuring they effectively support maintenance planning and operational delivery.\nStakeholder Engagement & Continuous Improvement\nA key part of the role will be building strong relationships across the business and with external partners.\nYou’ll:\nWork collaboratively with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders.\nSupport the delivery of strategic planning and operational objectives.\nIdentify opportunities to continuously improve planning processes and approaches.\nSupport the introduction and adoption of new tools, techniques and skills as business requirements evolve.\nShare expertise and insight to support effective cross-functional decision-making.\n\nAbout you\nYou’ll have a strong combination of engineering or maintenance planning experience, analytical capability and stakeholder management skills.\nEssential requirements\nWe’re looking for someone with:\nDemonstrable experience in engineering or maintenance planning within a complex operational environment.\nAdvanced Microsoft Excel skills, including complex modelling and dynamic array functionality.\nStrong analytical and critical-thinking capabilities, with the ability to interpret complex datasets and turn them into clear, actionable plans and reports.\nHands-on engineering experience, with the ability to support the development and implementation of fleet improvement strategies.\nProven ability to influence and engage stakeholders across different disciplines and organisational levels.\nExcellent written and verbal communication skills.\nThe ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and take ownership of activities.\nA collaborative approach and strong stakeholder engagement skills.\nHNC/HND or relevant equivalent experience.\nDesirable experience\nIt would also be beneficial if you have:\nExperience using Power BI or equivalent data visualisation tools.\nWorking knowledge of enterprise and ERP systems, such as SAP.\nA broader understanding of maintenance management systems and associated data structures.\nWhat will help you succeed\nYou’ll be naturally analytical, comfortable working with complex datasets and able to see the bigger picture behind the numbers.\nYou’ll combine strong attention to detail with a practical understanding of 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