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Planner
January 18, 2022 | Comments Off on Planner
Location: Sellafield with flexible/agile working available
Business Area: Kier Infrastructure - Major Projects
Contract: Permanent
Salary: Competitive + benefits
The team here at Kier Group are trusted to deliver on the UK's most critical national infrastructure projects. From Crossrail to Hinkley Point C, our building work spans once-in-a-lifetime urban regeneration and landmark commercial developments, right through to cutting-edge laboratories and large-scale public sector facilities - completed end-to-end by our in-house team with the expertise and vision to deliver high-value, complex projects.
We are Kier, one of the UK's leading Construction and Infrastructure services, working on projects such as Hinkley Point C and Mogden Sewage Treatment Works. We are now recruiting for a Planner to join our Kier Infrastructure Major Projects team in Sellafield to provide planning support for all aspects of the business stream activities from pre-tender to final account stage.
Key Responsibilities
This is an exciting Planner role where you will be responsible for developing and maintaining the contractors plan in accordance with the contract and ensuring the effective and efficient maintenance of the programme. You will be communicating programme performance, time and outcomes with project managers and other key stakeholders. You'll identify resource needs as well as support budget monitoring and assist the Commercial Manager with the financial progress, performance reporting and management of works programme. As a Planner you'll be attending tender handover meetings, where you will discuss the strategy/methodology of the programme, describe the potential target that can be achieved and put forward any ideas for improvement on key factors such as time and cost. You will conduct programme audits as required by senior management and submit independent reports.
What do we need from you?
We are looking for an experienced Planner with a minimum of a HNC or HND along side comprehensive programme delivery experience. You will demonstrate experience in leadership, resource and management. Previous work with risk identification and assessment is required along with a detailed knowledge of managing and maintaining a works programme. Must have complete knowledge of MS Office Suite including Project, Project Server and SharePoint.
Find out more here about the great rewards and benefits 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 here 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 InclusiveRecruitment@kier.co.uk.
Closing Date: Friday 25th February 2022
Please note, interviews may take place before the closing date, and we reserve the right to close applications early.
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