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Planner
September 15, 2021 | Comments Off on Planner
Job Title: Planner
Location: Middlesbrough, North East
Business Unit: Kier Infrastructure - Major Projects
Position Type: Permanent, full time
When the UK needs critical national infrastructure, the team here at Kier Group delivers. Our exceptional in-house expertise extends end-to-end across high-value complex projects such as Crossrail and Hinkley Point C - and many other cutting-edge developments. If you're looking for an outstanding professional experience and the rewards you deserve, talk to us about your part in shaping the future of 21st century Britain.
Kier are recruiting for a Planner who will be responsible for providing project planning support for the business stream activities from pre-tender to final account stage.
Key Responsibilities
As a Planner, you will develop and maintain the contractors plan ensuring the effective maintenance of the programme. You will conduct programme audits, develop short term programmes, attend tender meetings to discuss methodology and strategy and understand the requirements of the client. You'll also communicate the performance, time and outcomes of the programme and identify resources required to support the budget and cost monitoring.
What do we need from you?
To be successful for this Planner position, you'll have extensive programme delivery experience and have demonstrable experience in leadership, resource allocation and general management, alongside experience in risk identification and assessment. You will hold a relevant qualification, minimum HNC/HND, in a relevant discipline and have knowledge of managing and maintaining a works programme.
What will you receive?
You can expect a competitive salary, a company car or allowance (£5,300 if chosen) and an outstanding package that includes a company car or allowance, private healthcare, a matched pension scheme up to 7.5%, 26 days' annual leave + bank holidays (with the opportunity to buy or sell holiday) together with two employee Share Scheme options (Sharesave and Share Incentive Plan).
Make the journey. Leave a legacy.
Being part of Kier means living our values of being Collaborative, Trusted and Focused. We all have the potential to shape our world, and it's through these values that we will leave a lasting legacy. Bring your talent and ambition to Kier and you will be given the scope and opportunity to invest in your own future, to build your expertise and contribute to a rich and diverse culture.
Kier is committed to creating supportive and inclusive opportunities for all of our applicants and employees. We appreciate applicants from all backgrounds and we specifically encourage those from underrepresented communities to apply. If you'd like to learn more about our commitments to diversity and inclusion at Kier, you can contact the team by emailing
If you require any reasonable adjustments during any part of the application process please let us know so we can discuss and arrange these.
Closing Date: Friday 22nd October 2021
Please note, interviews may take place before the closing date, and we reserve the right to close applications early.
Recruitment Agencies - opportunities at Kier are managed by our internal recruitment team. We are unable to accept unsolicited CVs and communications from external recruiters. If there is a specific business need a member of the recruitment team will engage with agencies who have signed up to our PSL to ensure all CV's are uploaded onto our portal to be considered. For further information, visit our Careers Help page.