Planner

Kier Group plc.; Cheswick Green; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Kier Group plc is seeking a Planner to support AMP8 CSO and SDO IPT projects by developing, maintaining and updating programme schedules to meet contract requirements and reflect progress.

You will use Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project to produce NEC Clause 31/32 compliant programmes, lead monthly reviews with project and client teams, monitor critical paths, milestones and risks, and liaise with Project Managers, Commercial, Design and client representatives to ensure accurate delivery.

Qualifications

• Experience in planner role within construction, infrastructure, utilities, or water sectors.
• Experience producing NEC compliant programmes.
• Proficient in Primavera P6 and MS Project.
• Ability to build relationships across teams, clients and stakeholders.
• Detail-oriented and reliable, delivering what you promise.

Responsibilities

• Developing, maintaining, and updating project programmes.
• Producing NEC Clause 31 and Clause 32 compliant programmes and monthly updates.
• Facilitating monthly programme review meetings with project and client teams.
• Monitoring critical path activities, milestones, risks and programme performance.
• Liaising with Project Managers, Commercial, Design and Client Representatives to ensure programme accuracy.

Skills

Programme development

NEC awareness

Stakeholder liaison

Attention to detail

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Job description

We're looking for a Planner to support the delivery of AMP8 CSO and SDO IPT projects through developing, maintaining, and updating project programmes. You'll ensure programmes meet Severn Trent and contract requirements, accurately reflect project progress, and support successful project delivery. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on infrastructure projects that make a real difference to communities.

What will you be responsible for?

As a Planner, you'll be working within the team, supporting them in delivering AMP8 CSO and SDO IPT projects. Your day to day will include:

• Developing, maintaining, and updating project programmes using Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project
• Producing NEC Clause 31 and Clause 32 compliant programmes and monthly updates
• Facilitating monthly programme review meetings with project and client teams
• Monitoring critical path activities, key milestones, risks, and programme performance
• Liaising with Project Managers, Commercial Teams, Design Teams, and Client Representatives to ensure programme accuracy

You have demonstrable experience in a Planner role within construction, infrastructure, utilities, or water sectors

• You have proven experience producing and updating NEC compliant programmes
• You're proficient in using Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project
• You can build effective relationships across teams, clients, and stakeholders
• You're detail-oriented, thorough, and committed to delivering what you promise

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.

As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.