Planner

December 20, 2021 | Comments Off on Planner

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Job Title: Planner

Location: Base location in Hatherleigh with some travel to other office and sites

Business Area: Kier Utilities

Contract/ Hours: Permanent- Full Time

Salary: Competitive + benefits

Kier and its Alliance with South West Water are passionate about water. We help to provide clean and wastewater services to c. 1.7 million people in Cornwall, Devon, and parts of Somerset and Dorset. We are looking for a Planner to join the team to provide project planning support for all aspects of the designated business stream activities from pre-tender to final account stage.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and maintain the contractors plan in accordance with the contract
  • Communicate programme performance, time and outcomes in a timely way with stakeholders and the Project Managers
  • Develop the tender programme into a fully integrated design, procurement and project programme in co-ordination with the site management team
  • Attend tender handover meetings, discuss about the methodology and programme strategy and describe potential targets that can be achieved as well as suggesting improvements
What do we need from you?

  • Hold experience of programme delivery within the water industry including civil, mechanical & electrical
  • Hold relevant qualification (i.e. minimum of HNC/ HND in relevant discipline)
  • Hold experience in leadership, resource allocation and general management
Kier Benefits:

  • Company car or cash allowance
  • 26 days annual leave + bank holidays
  • Access to our discount shopping site with offers available from over 800 retailers including restaurants, travel providers and supermarkets!
  • A matched pension scheme from 4% - 7.5% depending on your contribution
Find out more here about the great we offer our employees.

Kier is committed to creating supportive and inclusive opportunities for all our applicants and employees. We appreciate applicants from all backgrounds and we specifically encourage those from underrepresented communities to apply. Take a look to learn more about our commitments to diversity and inclusion. If you require any reasonable adjustments during any part of the application process, please let us know so we can discuss and arrange these by emailing .

Closing Date: 16th January 2022

Please note, interviews may take place before the closing date, and we reserve the right to close applications early.

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