Rail & Transportation Planner - Hybrid, Programme & Risk

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

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.