Pre-Works Coordinator

Kier Group; Nechells; Remote; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Job summary

Kier Group plc. in Birmingham is seeking a Pre Works-Coordinator to turn upcoming work into clear, practical plans and to act as the link between planning and operations. The role requires strong organisational ability and proactive communication to support delivery of programmes of work.

You will plan and manage schedules, assign resources, and ensure works are clearly planned and completed correctly first time. A site-based, full-time role with salary in the £28k–£32k range plus benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience planning and managing programmes of work.
• Strong organisation and prioritisation.
• Proactive communication with teams.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage assigned programmes of work, updating schedules when jobs are refused, cancelled or priorities change
• Assign and schedule jobs for operational teams, making the best use of available resources
• Work closely with delivery teams to ensure works are clearly planned and completed correctly first time
• Prepare accurate handovers on time, ensuring they align with planned programmes
• Applying for, tracking and updating street works permits, ensuring all requirements and deadlines are met
• Take a proactive approach to solving problems and feel confident making decisions
• Be adaptable, self-motivated and comfortable responding to changing priorities
• Build positive working relationships through clear written and verbal communication
• Have good Microsoft Office skills, including a confident working knowledge of Excel

Skills

Planning

Organisational skills

Prioritisation

Written and verbal communication

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Location: Birmingham - site based 5 days per weekHours: Permanent Fulltime 40 hours per week - some flexibility on hours available if desired, just let us know when you speak to usSalary: £27,976 - £32,000 per year + benefitsWe are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role.

The Pre Works-Coordinator turns upcoming work into clear, practical plans that are ready for delivery. Acting as a key link between planning and operations, you\'ll create a clear route from initial preparation through to delivery, balancing contractual expectations with changing operational demands. This is a varied, fast-paced role where strong organisation, sound judgement and proactive communication directly support wider team performance and the successful delivery of programmes of work.

What will you be responsible for?

• Planning and managing assigned programmes of work, updating schedules when jobs are refused, cancelled or priorities change


• Assigning and scheduling jobs for operational teams, making the best use of available resources


• Working closely with delivery teams to ensure works are clearly planned and completed correctly first time


• Preparing accurate handovers on time, ensuring they align with planned programmes


• Applying for, tracking and updating street works permits, ensuring all requirements and deadlines are met

Enjoy working in a busy environment where organisation, planning and prioritisation are key

• Take a proactive approach to solving problems and feel confident making decisions


• Are adaptable, self-motivated and comfortable responding to changing priorities


• Build positive working relationships through clear written and verbal communication


• Have good Microsoft Office skills, including a confident working knowledge of Excel