Graduate Planner

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• We're looking for a Graduate Construction Planner to join our team based across London.

• Location: Site & Office – London

• Hours: 40 hours per week

• Starting Salary: £31,000 per annum

• Pathway: Permanent, Full-time 2-year programme, leading to assistant level role upon completion with salary potential of CIRCA £38k

• Starting date: September 2027

• We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role.

• As a Graduate Construction Planner, you will assist in developing, monitoring, and updating project schedules to ensure timely and efficient project delivery. This role is ideal for a recent graduate eager to begin a career in construction planning, offering hands-on experience, mentorship, and opportunities for professional growth. You'll work closely with the Senior Planner and project teams to create comprehensive schedules and keep projects on track.

• What will you be responsible for?

• As a Graduate Construction Planner, you'll be working within the planning team, supporting them in delivering projects on time and to the highest standards.

Your day to day will include:

• Assisting in creating and updating comprehensive project schedules, including timelines and resource allocations

• Coordinating with project teams and stakeholders to gather information and update project plans and progress records

• Utilising project management software to plan timeframes, record progress, and communicate outcomes

• Conducting site visits to gather data and verify progress against schedules

• Preparing progress reports, including critical path analysis, for project teams and senior management

• What are the benefits for you?

• Practical experience: gain valuable hands-on experience in your field.

• Skill improvement: develop technical and professional skills.

• Networking: build professional relationships and expand your network.

• Career insight: gain insights into your chosen industry and potential career paths.

• What are we looking for?

This role of Graduate Construction Planner is great for you if:

• Hold a degree in Construction Management, Construction Project Management, Civil Engineering or a closely related discipline

• Analytical thinking skills, strong communication and IT skills, exposure to Planning Software

• A genuine interest in pursuing a career in construction planning and the construction industry, with clear motivation to learn and develop professionally.

• Ability to prioritise multiple tasks and manage time effectively whilst maintaining high standards.

• Enthusiasm for learning new skills and knowledge, and the ability to adapt in response to feedback.

• Work effectively as part of a team, demonstrating collaboration, reliability, and respect for others.

• Rewards and benefits

• We're proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information of benefits here.

• Diversity and inclusion

• Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here.

• As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.

• Application Timeline

• October 2026: Initial applications

• November 2026: Application reviews

• January 2027: Virtual/in-person assessment centres

• We look forward to seeing your application to #joinkier.

• It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations we reserve the right to close adverts early

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• Location: London

• Vacancy ID: 12684

• Background check: None

• Closing date: 6 Nov 2026

• Contract type: Graduate

• Working hours: Full Time

• Flexible working: Yes

• Flexible working could include part time, job share, condensed hours, or flexible start/end times.

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