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Trainee Planner
June 11, 2021 | Comments Off on Trainee Planner
Location: A13 Widening
Business Area: Kier Infrastructure - Major Projects
Kier Infrastructure Major Projects are currently recruiting for a Trainee Planner to initially monitor and contribute to aspects of the planning lifecycle on our A13 Widening Project. This position is ideally suited to an experienced section engineer or sub agent looking to make a move into a full-time planning role
Key Responsibilities
In this exciting Trainee Planner role, you'll initially play a role within the A13 Widening project to aid delivery to time and budget. You'll be learning how to ensure the programme is developed, communicated, reviewed, monitored and efficiently delivered across all stages of the project planning life cycle. This role supporting the project management team through construction and into handover.
You'll be mentored by the Head of Planning but also learn from the site operational team, helping to monitor the sequence of work and resourcing of the project. You'll be collecting key data to support the business unit and the scheme's project control reporting. This role is also likely to feature a secondment to our work winning team at an agreed time, to ensure that your planning training benefits from 360-degree exposure.
What are we looking for?
You'll have an:
- Operational site delivery background and understanding of the key role the programme plays within a project
- Appreciation of the key industry standard planning packages and techniques
- Openness and willingness to learn and grow as an individual
- Degree of delivery experience of major projects with a developing knowledge of the construction process
- Proactive mind-set with good communication and problem-solving skills
What will you receive?
You can expect a competitive salary and an outstanding package, a matched pension scheme up to 7.5%, 26 days' annual leave (with the opportunity to buy or sell holiday), two employee Share Scheme options, together with additional valuable benefits such as: - Free Life Assurance
- Flexible and Agile working (dependent on your role)
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Access to Kier Rewards, our exclusive Discount Shopping Site with deals available at over 800 retailers
- Plus, many more benefits geared to your wellbeing
Pre-employment checks
It's worth remembering that we'll undertake the relevant/ standard employment checks if you're successful in the selection process. This includes taking up your references, as well as checking your ID, driving licence (if appropriate) and your right to work in the UK. Some roles may also be subject to further pre-employment checks.
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This is a permanent position with opportunity to grow into a key member of the Kier Infrastructure Major Projects planning team. If you have a delivery focused approach and strong attention to detail, then we want to hear from you!
Closing Date: Friday 9th July 2021
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