Job Description

We\xe2\x80\x99re looking for a Planner to join our Planning team based in Bury St Edmunds. Within this role, you can enjoy Healthcare, company car or allowance, options to buy and sell leave and even more.

Location: Bury St Edmunds - agile working available, with travel to the office required

Contract: Permanent \xe2\x80\x93 flexible and part-time hours available if desired, just let us know

Responsibilities

As a Planner, you\xe2\x80\x99ll be reporting to the Senior Planner, supporting them in the planning of projects throughout all stages from tender to completion.

Your day to day will include:

Play an active role within the planning/ project teams to help support the achievement of business goals and objectives by ensuring that planning programmes are developed, monitored and reported on through all stages of the project planning cycle using the company standard software. Also ensure compliance with all company policies and procedures.

Where required liaise with Operational or Development Managers to provide programmes and schedules updates in lien with NEC Contracts to the highest standards, and to work closely with operational and estimating colleagues at the pre-commencement stage of a contract and ensure that a master programme is prepared that will achieve the best possible business outcomes.

Liaise with Operations, Contract and Site Managers to successfully plan the sequence of work, key dates and resourcing of projects. And to effectively support and liaise with the project management team through all stages of the project from tender to completion and post contract review. * Responsible for ensuring progress and productivity is effectively monitored against the project plan, and that reports are produced in a concise and timely manner as well as ensuring Programme Narrative are prepared and submitted alongside submitted Programmes.

• Ensure that planning contract reviews are conducted at the agreed programme periods to assess the progress against targets and to put in place any corrective measures, where necessary, provide monthly reports of value/work done for cost value reconciliation reports and attend progress meetings as required, both internal and external, to review and report on progress.

What are we looking for?

This role of Planner is great for you if:

You are a competent user of P6 and MS Project Software

You have a good understanding of NEC Contracts

You are able to take own initiative but also work collaboratively with the wider team * You have previous experience within the Utilities sector

We\xe2\x80\x99re all about finding potential here at Kier, and transferable skills are always welcome! So even if you don\xe2\x80\x99t tick every box, please apply and we can have a chat. We want to hear from candidates from all backgrounds and experiences, and we especially encourage those from underrepresented communities to get in touch with us.

If you require any reasonable adjustments during any part of the application process, please get in touch at to discuss and arrange these.

We\xe2\x80\x99re proud to be able to offer our fantastic employees a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. Some of our favourites include:

New and enhanced family friendly policies, including eight weeks paternity leave, 26 weeks maternity leave, pregnancy loss leave, surrogacy leave, menopause guidance, and more * Company share schemes

• Flexible benefits to suit you and your family including additional healthcare, healthcare cash plans, travel insurance and many more

• 24/7 virtual GP service for you and your family, as well as 4x Life Assurance as standard, with the option for Partner Life Assurance cover

• A huge range of deals and discounts at many your favourite brands

And so much more! You can read the full details of all of our .

Who is Kier?

As a leading UK infrastructure services, construction and property group, our purpose is to sustainably deliver construction and infrastructure services which are vital to the UK.

Our projects are those that support the local communities we work in, helping them thrive and progress. We take pride in bringing specialist knowledge, sector leading experience and fresh thinking to all that we do.

We are collaborative, trusted and focused, and we will empower you to achieve your career goals, and listen to your thoughts, ideas and challenges.

Diversity and inclusion

Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We\xe2\x80\x99re proud of the steps we\xe2\x80\x99ve taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier\xe2\x80\x99s diversity and inclusion (D&I) initiatives, and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies and initiatives. You can see more about our .

Due to the nature of this role, you will also be required to complete a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service Check (applicants with criminal convictions will be treated on a case-by-case basis. We do not discriminate based on an applicant\xe2\x80\x99s criminal record or the details of any offences disclosed to us). Some roles may also be subject to further pre-employment checks.

Closing Date: 17 September 2023

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

Kier Group