Senior Planner – Major Defence Infra Project (Aldershot)

Kier Group; Southampton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Kier Group in Aldershot is seeking a Senior Planner to lead the programme for a circa £240m Defence Infrastructure Organisation project at Keogh Barracks. You will work with the project team from Pre-Construction through Construction and Handover to Q3 2030, coordinating 17 assets and related works.

The role requires main-contractor planning experience, a track record on tenders and live projects (£5m–£100m+), and proficiency with Asta Powerproject and Bluebeam.

Qualifications

• Experience in construction planning within main contractor environments.
• History of working on tenders and live projects £5m–£100m+.
• Proficiency in Asta Powerproject and Bluebeam (or similar).
• Strong knowledge of JCT and NEC contract conditions and their impact on planning.
• CSCS accreditation and willingness to undergo HMG security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Produce integrated and resourced programmes covering design, commercial, and construction elements.
• Develop and monitor tender event schedules, site logistics, and temporary works.
• Coordinate with sub-contractors and review their programmes for contract compliance.
• Forecast scenarios, develop mitigations, and support the project team.
• Prepare monthly client progress reports and lead planning forums.

Skills

Construction planning

Tender schedules

Asta Powerproject

Bluebeam

Contract conditions

CSCS accreditation

Security clearance

Job description

Kier Group in Aldershot is seeking a Senior Planner to lead the programme for a circa £240m Defence Infrastructure Organisation project at Keogh Barracks. You will work with the project team from Pre-Construction through Construction and Handover to Q3 2030, coordinating 17 assets and related works.

The role requires main-contractor planning experience, a track record on tenders and live projects (£5m–£100m+), and proficiency with Asta Powerproject and Bluebeam.