About this role
Senior Planner
We're looking for a Senior Planner to join our Chiswell Office team based in London and the Thames Valley area.
Location: Site Based / Chiswell Office, London and Thames Valley
Hours: 40 per week - some flexibility on hours available if desired, just let us know when you speak to us.
We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role.
Based in our Chiswell Office, you'll be working across multiple sites within the London and Thames Valley area. As a Senior Planner, you'll collaborate with our Pre Construction and Construction Delivery Teams, offering planning expertise on exciting projects ranging from £5M to over £100M in value across Health & Science, Residential, Commercial, Education, and Custodial sectors.
What will you be responsible for?
- Producing and managing fully integrated programmes incorporating all disciplines, with time risk allowances and agreement with trade packages
- Creating and monitoring tender event schedules, procurement schedules, site logistics, and scaffold schedules
- Contributing to weekly project team progress reports and producing monthly client progressed programmes
- Liaising with sub-contractors, conducting regular site visits, and assessing progress independently
- Forecasting programme scenarios, developing mitigation strategies, and advising project teams on planning expertise
What are we looking for?
- You have construction planning experience in a main contractor environment on projects between £5M - £100M+ in value
- You hold a construction related academic qualification (BSc, HNC/D etc.)
- You're an experienced user of Asta Powerproject and familiar with planning techniques and toolsets
- You have proven understanding of construction methods, plant, equipment and labour requirements, plus experience with NEC and JCT forms of contract
- You can manage your own workload effectively and hold a Construction
Skills
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CSCS certification card
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We're all about finding potential here at Kier, and transferrable skills are always welcome! So, even if you don't tick every box, please apply and we can have a chat.
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Rewards and benefits
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A wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs.
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Diversity and inclusion
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Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. 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.
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Location: London
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Vacancy ID: 10874
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Contract type: Permanent
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Working hours: Full Time
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Flexible working: Yes
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Flexible working could include part time, job share, condensed hours, or flexible start/end times.