Assistant Planner

Kier Construction; Southampton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Kier Construction seeks an Assistant Planner in Southampton. You will support the Pre Construction & Construction Delivery Teams by developing and monitoring project plans for various projects valued between £5M and £120M. This role offers the chance to work on a wide array of projects while advancing your career in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Understanding of project programmes from PCSA to construction.
• Operational experience in construction planning.

Responsibilities

• Develop and monitor project plans to meet construction schedules.
• Manage integrated programmes including design and commercial disciplines.
• Produce site logistics and scaffold schedules.

Skills

Planning techniques

Project management

Communication

Problem solving

Education

OND/HND in relevant subject

Tools

Asta Powerproject

Job description

We're looking for an Assistant Planner to join the Southern Planning Team based in our South West Region.

Location: Southampton / Hampshire & surrounding counties

Contract: Permanent

What will you be responsible for?

As an Assistant Planner, you will work with the Pre Construction & Construction Delivery Teams to provide planning support on multiple projects at tender, PCSA, and delivery stages, with project values ranging from £5M to over £120M.

The Assistant Planner will oversee the development and monitoring of project plans to ensure construction schedules are created, updated, and amended according to project requirements.

Your Day-to-day Tasks Will Include

• Reporting to senior planning team members & project leads within the region, managing integrated programmes that include design, commercial, and construction disciplines.
• Monitoring tender event schedules (TES) and procurement schedules.
• Producing site logistics plans, scaffold schedules, and temporary power & water requirements.
• Identifying programme float and reporting on its status to senior planners and project managers.
• Considering alternative methods of delivery and assessing potential sequence changes to the critical path.

Who are we looking for?

This role is suitable for candidates with:

• An understanding of programmes from PCSA through to construction.
• Operational experience in planning within the construction industry.
• Basic knowledge of planning techniques and tools, including Asta Powerproject.
• Familiarity with tender documents, contract documents, and specifications such as JCT, NEC, or bespoke construction contracts.
• An OND/HND in a relevant subject is desirable, along with professional membership of RICS, CIOB, RIBA, ICE, or CIBSE.

We value potential and transferable skills. Even if you don't meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply and have a conversation with us.

Rewards and Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits tailored to your needs. More information can be found on our benefits page.

Diversity and Inclusion

Creating a diverse and inclusive workplace is a priority for us. We continuously work on initiatives to improve and value the experiences and input of our employees. Learn more about our D&I action plan.

We look forward to receiving your application to join the #constructionrevolution #joinkier