Planner

Kier Group; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Kier Group in Solihull is recruiting a Planner to support AMP8 CSO and SDO IPT projects, developing, maintaining and updating project programmes. You will ensure programmes meet contract requirements and reflect progress accurately, enabling successful project delivery.

You will work with Project Managers, Commercial, Design teams and clients to ensure accuracy and timely updates, using Primavera P6 and MS Project. Some flexibility on hours is available and the role is based on site in Solihull.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience as a Planner in construction, infrastructure, utilities or water sectors.
• Proven ability to produce and maintain NEC compliant programmes.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project.
• Ability to build effective cross‑team relationships with project and client groups.
• Detail-oriented and committed to delivering accurate programmes.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain and update project programmes for AMP8 CSO and SDO IPT projects.
• Produce NEC Clause 31 and Clause 32 compliant programmes and monthly updates.
• Facilitate monthly programme review meetings with project and client teams.
• Monitor critical path, milestones, risks and programme performance.
• Liaise with Project Managers, Commercial, Design and Client Representatives to ensure accuracy.

Skills

Planner experience

NEC compliant programmes

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Stakeholder management

Detail-oriented

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Job description

We’re looking for a Planner to join our Severn Trent Framework

Location: Solihull
Hours: 45 hours per week - some flexibility on hours available if desired, just let us know when you speak to us.

We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role.

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

What are we looking for?

This role of Planner is great for you if:

• 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

If you would like to explore more about the incredible growth and scale of our water business, dive into our diverse project portfolios, and uncover both current and future career opportunities, you can see more information about our water business here.

Rewards and benefits

We’re proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information of benefits here.

Diversity and 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.

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.