Planner

We're looking for a Planner to join our KierBam HPC team based in Hinkley Point, Somerset.

Location: Hinkley Point, Somerset - agile working available with 3 days on site at a minimum
Hours: 45 hrs per week - some flexibility on start and end times 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

This is an excellent opportunity to join our planning team, working on one of the UK's most significant infrastructure projects. You'll be developing and updating programmes, working collaboratively with the project management team to ensure efficient project delivery. Hybrid working is available, with at least 3 days per week on site.

What will you be responsible for?

As a Planner, you'll be working within the KierBam HPC planning team, supporting them in updating and developing the existing programme in line with the planning manager and project requirements. Your day to day will include:

• Developing detail within existing programmes and monitoring progress
• Introducing and analysing change in programmes, producing information in various formats
• Providing advice and support to construction teams on short-term programmes
• Evaluating supply chain programmes and developing 4D programmes
• Establishing and maintaining internal and external project controls reporting

What are we looking for?

This role of Planner is great for you if:

• You have a qualification in civil engineering to HND or degree level, or relevant demonstrable experience
• You have experience across civil engineering projects with a good understanding of commercial and contractual matters
• You have a clear ability for logical thinking and thorough understanding of programming techniques
• You can produce short and medium-term programmes with a sound knowledge of typical production rates
• You're competent in using P6, Microsoft Office, and 4D software, and can communicate effectively

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.

Due to the nature of this role and the nature of the work at this site, you will be required to complete a BPSS check, which takes place before your employment, and is conducted by the Cabinet Office's United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) agency who set out a pre-requisite criteria including residency history. (Applicants with convictions will be treated on a case-by-case basis. We do not discriminate based on an applicant's conviction history or the details of any convictions disclosed to us - to read more about our programme to support people with convictions into employment, visit Making Ground. This role will also be subject to further pre-employment checks.

We look forward to seeing your application to #joinkier.