Planner

Kier Group plc.; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction services firm is looking for a Senior Planner to join their Nuclear Major Projects team in Bridgwater, England. The successful candidate will have significant experience in managing large complex projects, specifically involving reinforced concrete and MEP installations. Required skills include Primavera and NEC contract knowledge. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to a major energy project, emphasizing rigorous planning and subcontractor management. Candidates must undergo security checks and are expected to support diversity initiatives.

Qualifications

• Experience on large complex projects.
• Ability to create programmes from 1st principles.
• Familiarity with NEC contract environment.

Responsibilities

• Create integrated programmes from subcontractor programmes.
• Audit subcontractor programmes for robustness.
• Update and monitor progress against contract requirements.
• Introduce and analyse change in programmes as per NEC conditions.

Skills

Primavera experience

4D Planning experience

MEP knowledge

Knowledge of RIBA design process

Management of subcontractor programmes

Job description

Kier are currently involved in a major energy project in the South West (Hinkley Point C, near Bridgwater in Somerset), delivering reinforced concrete, bulk earthworks and infrastructure on one of the UK's largest projects . We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Planner to join our team, you will need to have experience working on large complex projects like we have at Hinkley. MEP experience, knowledge of RIBA design process and management of subcontractor programmes would be an advantage. You will have Primavera experience and any 4D Planning experience., As SeniorPlanner, you'll be working within the Nuclear Major Projects team, supporting in a major energy project delivering nuclear grade reinforced concrete and infrastructure on one of the UK's largest projects. You would ideally have experience in installation of mechanical, electrical and fitout of RC frame buildings, alongside a thorough understanding of the NEC contract environment. Management of subcontractors and merging and auditing of subcontractor programmes will be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Able to create programmes from 1st principles, utilising M&E schedules, drawings and specifications
• Create an integrated programme from subcontractor programmes
• Audit subcontractor programmes for robustness
• Update and monitor progress within a programme against contract requirements
• Introduce and analyse change in programmes according to prescriptive NEC conditions. UK NEC contract based planning experience.
• Must be familiar with reinforced concrete frame building techniques/methodologies.
• Must be familiar with Impact/Delay Programmes.
• Due to the nature of this role and the nature of the work at this site, you will be required to complete a Government Security Check (SC) Clearance / Counter Terrorism Check (CTC), which takes place during/before your employment, and is conducted by the Cabinet Office's United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) agency who set out a pre-requisite criteria including residency history. (Applicants with criminal convictions will be treated on a case-by-case basis. We do not discriminate based on an applicant's criminal record or the details of any offences disclosed to us - To read more about our programme to support people with convictions into employment, visit www.kier.co.uk/careers/making-ground). This role will also be subject to further pre-employment checks.

Diversity & Inclusion

Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here.