Senior Planner

KBR Careers; Garelochhead, Helensburgh; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR is seeking a Senior Planner to join our Programme Delivery Team. The role involves strategic planning, schedule management across complex construction projects, and ensuring NEC contract alignment.

The position is hybrid, with three days on client site and eligibility checks including UK residency requirements. Applicants should demonstrate strong Primavera P6 skills, MS Office proficiency, and experience delivering schedules for medium to large projects in regulated environments.

Qualifications

• Extensive planning experience on medium to large construction projects.
• Experience managing schedules on NEC projects.
• Strong knowledge of Excel, Word and Outlook; Primavera P6 expertise.

Skills

Planning experience

Schedule management

NEC contract knowledge

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Office Suite

Job description

Senior Planner

Simply put, at KBR, we do things that matter. Every day, our people work together to deliver solutions that are helping solve the great challenges and opportunities of our time, including climate change, national security, energy transition and security, cybersecurity, space exploration, and more. The KBR team of teams delivers future-forward science, technology and engineering solutions and mission-critical services that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most important objectives, while also helping achieve their sustainability goals. Are you a skilled and motivated individual with a passion for turning construction visions into reality? We are seeking a talented Project Planner to join our growing team and contribute to the success of exciting projects. If you thrive in a demanding environment, excel in strategic planning, and have a keen eye for detail, we want to hear from you. This is an exciting time to join this Programme Delivery Team; the environment is both challenging and highly rewarding.

What Do We Need

You will need a good understanding of various forms of tender documents, contract documents and specifications. We also need you to demonstrate substantial experience of planning services in medium to large sized projects within the construction industry and regulated industries. It is essential you have experience in managing schedules on NEC Projects. Good knowledge of Microsoft Office in particular; Excel, Word, and Outlook. Excellent Primavera (P6) knowledge.

Location

The role is Hybrid where 3 days per week will be spent on the Client site.

Security Requirements

SC Clearance

Due to the secure nature of this project, restrictions in relation to UK residency and nationality will apply.

About KBR Culture

Change the World! KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. KBR — Delivering Solutions, Changing the World. KBR brings together the best and brightest to deliver science, technology and engineering solutions that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most critical missions and objectives. In everything we do, we are guided by our ONE KBR Values: We Value Our People – We create diverse, inclusive environments in which each person can feel safe, respected and valued, and where everyone has opportunities to grow and reach their full potential. We Deliver – We are uncompromising in our commitment to deliver innovative, high-quality, technology-led solutions for our customers and exceptional, sustainable value for all our stakeholders. We Are People of Integrity – We value honesty, trust, courage, fairness, prudence and tenacity. We believe doing what’s right for the planet, the communities where we work, and our people is good for business. We Empower – We empower our people with a shared purpose, the right tools and the supportive culture they need to be proactive decision-makers, to be adaptive to change, and to succeed. We Are a Team of Teams – We have a will to succeed, but we value the achievements of our team of teams over individual accomplishments. Our collective focus makes us a better, stronger, more effective company. We have also embedded environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles in every business operation and corporate function. Not only are we committed to operating safely, sustainably and equitably, but we are also committed to using our capabilities and expertise to help our customers accomplish their sustainability goals.

Worldwide, KBR employs a diverse workforce approximately 29,000 people strong, with customers in more than 80 countries and operations in 40 countries. At KBR, We Deliver.