Planner

Kier Group; Plymouth; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Kier Group is seeking a Planner to join KierBAM in Plymouth—Devonport Royal Dockyard. The role blends project and site-based planning with travel opportunities, offering a hands-on opportunity to shape programme strategies for construction projects.

You will develop and maintain detailed programmes using Primavera P6 (4D) and collaborate with estimators, project teams and subcontractors to drive delivery. The role requires client-facing communication and strong understanding of construction

Qualifications

• Civil Engineering or Construction qualification (HNC, BSc, MSc, BEng, MEng).
• Knowledge of construction techniques with good commercial and contractual acumen.
• Ability to develop, own and drive programmes, along with managing sub-contractor programmes.
• Experience with planning software (P6 preferred) and CAD/Civils 3D/Revit.

Responsibilities

• Developing and maintaining detailed programmes using P6 and 4D software (training provided).
• Coordinating with estimators and project teams on all programme aspects.
• Managing short term planning and taking ownership of the programme to drive project delivery.
• Producing and chairing collaborative planning workshops with clients, operational teams, and subcontractors.
• Monitoring project progress, compiling reports, and supporting commercial teams with programme analysis.

Skills

Client communication

Team collaboration

Education

Civil Engineering qualification

Tools

Primavera P6

CAD

Civils 3D

Revit

Job description

We're looking for a Planner to join our KierBAM team based in Plymouth – Devonport Royal Dockyard.

Location: Plymouth – Devonport Royal Dockyard
Hours: 42.5 hours per week

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

KierBAM is a Joint Venture partnership between Kier and Bam Nuttall. We are currently delivering an exciting redevelopment project at a Royal Navy site located in Plymouth. This role offers a fantastic mix of project and site-based work, with some travel opportunities. You'll have the autonomy to fulfil the planning requirements of the project while working collaboratively with our dedicated teams.

What will you be responsible for?

As a Planner, you'll be working within the Planning team, supporting them in delivering high-quality programme strategies for construction projects. Your day to day will include:

• Developing and maintaining detailed programmes using P6 and 4D software (training provided)
• Coordinating with estimators and project teams on all programme aspects
• Managing short term planning and taking ownership of the programme to drive project delivery
• Producing and chairing collaborative planning workshops with clients, operational teams, and subcontractors
• Monitoring project progress, compiling reports, and supporting commercial teams with programme analysis

What are we looking for?

This role of Planner is great for you if:

• You hold a Civil Engineering or Construction related qualification (HNC, BSc, MSc, BEng, MEng)
• You have a sound knowledge of construction techniques with good commercial and contractual acumen
• You can demonstrate the ability to develop, own and drive programmes, along with managing sub-contractor programmes
• You're comfortable in client facing situations and can communicate effectively with diverse teams
• You have experience with planning software (P6 preferred) and design software such as CAD, Civils 3D, or Revit

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.

Due to the nature of this role and the nature of the work at this site, you will be required to complete a BPSS check, which takes place before your employment, and is conducted by the Cabinet Office's United KingdomSecurity Vetting (UKSV) agency who set out a pre-requisite criteria including residency history. Applicants with convictions will be treated on a case-by-case basis. We do not discriminate based on an applicant's conviction history or the details of any convictions disclosed to us - to read more about our programme to support people with convictions into employment, visit Making Ground. This role will also be subject to further pre-employment checks.

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