Geotechnical Planner- Story Geotech
Are you a highly organised problem-solver?
Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment supporting technical teams?
Are you ready to play a key role in delivering vital infrastructure projects across the region?
We have an exciting opportunity for a Geotechnical Planner to join Story Geotech. Based out of our Normanton office, this role will support our Geotech Delivery Teams across multiple projects, ensuring smooth operations through effective administration, resource coordination, and staff rostering.
The Role
As Geotechnical Planner, you will play a key role in supporting project delivery through technical and administrative tasks. You’ll work closely with Project Managers and Senior Engineering staff, helping to ensure that site teams are well-resourced, compliant, and operating efficiently.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in compiling technical reports, drawings, and final deliverables.
- Collate shift summary reports and maintain accurate project documentation.
- Support resource planning and procurement to ensure teams have the necessary equipment and labour.
- Manage staff rostering in line with fatigue risk standards.
- Ensure compliance with safety training and responsibilities.
- Provide flexible support across Engineering Services teams as required.
The Ideal Candidate
We’re looking for a highly organised and proactive individual who is committed to delivering excellent service with a strong client focus.The ideal candidate will:
- Be client-focused and committed to delivering excellent service.
- Work collaboratively and respectfully with colleagues and clients.
- Take ownership of tasks and strive for continuous improvement.
- Be detail-oriented and proactive in improving systems and processes.
- Demonstrate excellent IT and administrative skills.
- Show strong time management and organisational abilities.
- Communicate effectively with strong interpersonal skills.
- Hold a full UK Driving License.
Why Story Plant?
At Story Plant, we invest in our people. We provide award-winning training and development opportunities for all colleagues to help you get to where you want to be in your career.
We offer an excellent working environment along with competitive pay, matched Company pension contributions, help towards healthcare costs, national retail discounts and access to our cycle to work scheme.
We care about our communities too and offer our employees two paid days for volunteering each year to spend as a team or individually.
Not only this, but our values are also at the heart of everything we do - the way we work and the behaviours we display. We believe that this is what makes Story Plant and our people exceptional.
GROUNDED - Everyone is equal at Story. We are down to earth and treat each other with respect.
HARDWORKING - We all pull our weight and work hard for each other.
PROUD - We are proud of our safety, our projects, our people, our clients and the success we create together.
FAMILY - We nurture, train, develop and keep our people safe, just like a family. We are inclusive and do the right thing for the business and its people.
TRUSTED - What we say is what we do. Our clients, our people and our communities trust us to do it right.
WINNERS - We are hungry for success and want to be the best performing contractor for our clients, our people and our communities.
Every Story Matters
We are proud to be a place where everyone can be part of the Story!
As part of our pledge to eliminate discrimination and encourage diversity among our Story Team, our ‘Every Story’ policy ensures all employees are a part of a diverse environment and always feel included.
All applicants will receive careful consideration for employment regardless of who you are, where you come from or what you believe in.
Think you’d be a good fit?
Apply today to start your story or email PeopleTeam@storyplant.co.uk to arrange an informal chat to learn more about the role.
Successful applicants will be contacted shortly after the closing date.
