Programmer

Programme and Performance Coordinator

Business Unit: 5038 - the company Specialist Treatments (EST) Location: Leighton Buzzard

Job Role

We’re looking for a highly organised and proactive Programme & Performance Coordinator to join our team. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in planning, coordinating, and driving performance across operational works programmes within a fast‑paced environment.

The Role Reporting to the Project Manager, you’ll be responsible for coordinating works programmes and managing the performance of Supply Chain Partners (SCPs), ensuring projects are delivered efficiently, safely, and to the highest standards. You’ll act as a central point between operational teams, clients, and supply chain partners—ensuring effective communication, resource allocation, and programme delivery.

Duties

• Plan, create, and maintain detailed works programmes
• Coordinate Supply Chain Partners to deliver works on time
• Allocate resources and manage daily operational planning
• Monitor performance against KPIs and programme targets
• Manage Works Information Bulletins and Advance Warning Boards
• Raise purchase requisitions and support cost submissions (Papyrus/SAP)
• Support permitting processes and ensure compliance with street works regulations
• Handle customer enquiries relating to works programmes
• Build strong relationships with clients and supply chain partners
• Ensure health, safety, and CDM information is submitted accurately

Person Specification

• Strong organisational and planning skills
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
• Experience in project coordination, scheduling, or programme management
• Commercial awareness and ability to work to deadlines
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Excel (Project desirable)
• Knowledge of highways maintenance, permitting, or SAP systems (preferred)
• A collaborative, proactive approach with strong attention to detail

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: Full Time - 37.5 - Monday to Friday

Fairness Inclusion & Respect

Fairness, Inclusion and Respect (FIR) at the company is about recognising and celebrating each other’s differences and what they bring to the team.

Harnessing this diversity and applying the experiences, abilities and unique qualities of individuals will enhance our business; therefore, we commit to equity of opportunity and fair treatment of all current and potential employees and encourage job applications from all.

Should you require any reasonable adjustments to be made as part of the application process please contact us directly.

The company recognises the importance of helping our employees balance their work and home life by offering flexible working arrangements across many of our roles which include working from home to enable employees to balance their working life with other priorities.