Planner

Kier Group plc.; St. Neots; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Kier Group plc in St. Neots is seeking a Planner to join the Rail & Aviation Planning team, delivering robust project programmes and control documentation.

You will contribute to quarterly planning forums and collaborate across commercial and project management to stay ahead of the competition. The role requires a degree or equivalent experience, a relevant CSCS card, and strong Office skills with solid documentation.

Qualifications

• Degree level or equivalent experience required.
• CSCS Card relevant to role.
• Experience in construction processes; engineering background advantageous.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Produce contract programmes and period updates in NEC4 compliance.
• Develop detailed programmes with project team and lead weekly look-ahead meetings.
• Collaborate with commercial team to manage contract changes and provide progress updates.
• Mitigate risks and identify opportunities proactively.
• Develop risk programmes with commercial and project management teams.

Skills

Strong communication

Documentation and record keeping

Proactive collaborative approach

Risk and opportunity management

Mitigation planning

Education

Degree level or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Location: St. Neots, Hybrid Working, site basedHours: 42 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.

What will you be responsible for?

As a Planner, you'll be working within the Rail & Aviation Planning team, supporting them in delivering robust project programmes and control documentation. The Planner within Kier Transportation is responsible for the programme and associated project control documentation for the projects they are working on. You'll be an integral part of the wider planning team, taking an active role in our quarterly planning forums with potential to join working groups developing solutions and helping stay ahead of the competition.

Your day to day will include:

• Producing contract programmes and period updates, ensuring compliance to NEC4 Contract Conditions
• Developing detailed programmes with the project team and leading weekly look ahead programme meetings
• Working with the commercial team to manage contract changes and provide regular progress updates
• Taking a proactive approach to mitigation, risk and opportunities
• Collaborating with commercial and project management teams to develop Risk programmes

You have relevant qualifications at degree level or equivalent experience

• You hold a valid CSCS Card related to role
• You have experience and understanding of construction processes, with an engineering background being an advantage
• You're comfortable with the Microsoft Office suite and have robust documentation and record keeping skills
• You have strong communication skills and a proactive, enthusiastic and collaborative approach