Senior Planner - Construction Leader (Remote/Regional)

Kier Group; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Kier Group is seeking a Senior Planner to join our Construction team across regional locations with remote working options and occasional office travel. You will shape project delivery from tender through to completion on schemes ranging £5M–£100M+ across education, health, defence, and other sectors.

You will lead programme development, progress monitoring and reporting, and collaborate with clients, subcontractors and internal teams while guiding junior planners, to deliver safe and on-time

Qualifications

• Construction planning experience within a main contractor environment on projects £5M–£100M+.
• Construction-related qualification (BSc, HNC/D or similar).
• Knowledge of NEC and JCT forms of contract.
• Full driving licence and CSCS card are required.

Responsibilities

• Create fully integrated programmes incorporating all project disciplines with realistic timescales and resources.
• Monitor progress and provide clear, accurate reporting to project teams and clients.
• Identify risks and opportunities and develop mitigation strategies to maximise success.
• Collaborate with subcontractors, clients and internal teams to ensure seamless delivery.
• Mentor and support junior members of the planning team.

Skills

Construction planning experience

NEC/JCT contracts knowledge

Driving licence

CSCS card

Education

BSc/HNC/ Diploma or similar

Tools

Asta Powerproject

Job description

Kier Group is seeking a Senior Planner to join our Construction team across regional locations with remote working options and occasional office travel. You will shape project delivery from tender through to completion on schemes ranging £5M–£100M+ across education, health, defence, and other sectors.

You will lead programme development, progress monitoring and reporting, and collaborate with clients, subcontractors and internal teams while guiding junior planners, to deliver safe and on-time