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Planning Manager

December 20, 2021 | Comments Off on Planning Manager

At Kier we believe that - wherever we can, whether office or site-based - we should embrace an agile/flexible approach to working. We are proud to offer our employees the opportunity, where we can, to do this. With full flexibility available with this opportunity, as long as you can attend an office or site visit where needed, this position can be carried from any location.

Job Title: Planning Manager

Business area: Kier Construction, London, Southern and Strategic Projects
Contract: Permanent, full-time
Project: Full Sutton, East Yorkshire
Location: Flexible, agile

Benefits: You can expect a competitive salary 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). To find out more about the rewards and benefits at Kier, .

Strategic Projects deliver high value, complex building projects. Working nationwide we partner with our Regional businesses to blend their local knowledge with our large-scale expertise. From urban regeneration and commercial developments, through to cutting-edge laboratories and large-scale public sector facilities, we build and renew spaces for healing, learning, trading, protecting and discovering.

Kier Strategic Projects is currently seeking a Project Planning Manager to join their team for delivery of major projects (£150m +) within the Custodial, Defence, Aviation, Science and Commercial Sectors.

Key Responsibilities

To lead the planning function on a major building project £150m+. Inspire the planning team and support the wider project team in driving accurate programme development, that are integrated from conception to completion. Reporting to the core team, delivering accurate reporting that supports the journey of the project.

To determine the requirements for resources and the sequencing, timing and dependencies of activities of the project in order to meet or exceed customers' requirements. To be the first point of contact in reporting and delivery of progress information to the client.

To recognise contractual, financial, technical and operational risks and to find opportunities to minimise risk and maximise gross profit through the planning function. To support the fulfilment of the project safely, on time, and to the required quality while maximising gross profit and customers' satisfaction.

To implement all of Kier Group's policies including those for SHE and risk management. To promote Kier Group's values towards its customers in order to meet or exceed their expectations and fulfil the vision of becoming the most highly respected company in the industry.

What do we need from you?

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: 17/01/2022

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