Senior Planner

Kier Construction; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior Planner, where you will play a pivotal role in shaping major infrastructure projects. This position offers the chance to lead strategic planning initiatives and collaborate with diverse stakeholders to ensure project success. With a focus on innovation and excellence, you will develop and refine project schedules, present critical analyses to senior management, and mentor junior team members. Embrace the opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment that values diversity and inclusion, while enjoying a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Annual car allowance

Private healthcare

Tailored benefits package

Qualifications

• Experience in large-scale infrastructure projects with a proven track record.
• Strong understanding of construction methodologies and resource planning.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage project schedules using Primavera P6.
• Provide strategic insights on schedule impacts and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Mentor junior planning team members and foster a culture of excellence.

Skills

Primavera P6

Project Management

Risk Management

Data Analysis

Stakeholder Management

Education

Degree in Construction Management or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

At Kier, we go beyond delivering projects, by driving innovation, setting new benchmarks in engineering and infrastructure to shape the future of the industry. Our mission is to drive innovation, deliver sustainable solutions, and contribute to the development of world-class infrastructure that supports economic growth and community well-being.

We are looking for a high-calibre Senior Planner who thrives in a dynamic environment, is driven by results and is ready to take on challenges that will define their career, to join our Transportation team based on the A417 missing link road project based in Gloucester. Could this be you?

Can you envision a world without transportation links by land, sea, or air? Neither can we! Your journey is our journey. Join us at Kier Transportation, where we are working brilliantly together to make a difference, supporting the movement of people, goods, and equipment.

Location: Gloucester – site based 5 days per week

Hours: Permanent Full time

Salary: £60,000 - £85,000 per annum + £6.7k annual car allowance + private healthcare + benefits

As a Senior Planner at Kier, you will be at the heart of major infrastructure projects that have a life changing, driving the planning, coordination, and execution of complex project schedules. You will lead strategic planning initiatives and collaborate with stakeholders to ensure project success. This role is designed for a high performer who is adept at problem-solving, making data-driven decisions, and delivering superior results under pressure. If you are an expert planner with an analytical mindset and a passion for excellence, this is your opportunity to make a significant impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, manage, and refine project schedules using Primavera P6, ensuring seamless alignment with project objectives and delivery milestones.
• Provide strategic insights on schedule impacts of change events, proactively addressing potential disruptions and recommending mitigation strategies.
• Develop and present detailed reports to senior management, offering critical analysis and actionable intelligence to support decision-making.
• Ensure full compliance with NEC4 contract requirements, including detailed programme submissions, early warnings, and compensation event management.
• Mentor and provide guidance to junior members of the planning team, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
  
  

What We're Looking For

• A driven individual who is proactive, takes ownership, and is committed to making a positive impact on the project's success.
• Experience of planning within large-scale infrastructure projects with a proven track record of success.
• A deep understanding of construction methodologies, resource planning, and risk management strategies with a strong ability to present complex data persuasively and clearly to senior stakeholders, with the confidence to lead and influence cross-functional teams.
  
  

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.

We look forward to seeing your application to #joinkier