Job Description

We\xe2\x80\x99re looking for a Planner to join our team based in Witham.

As a Planner, you will be reporting to the Senior Planner and will work closely with the pre-construction and delivery teams in managing the project programmes. As your role within the business progresses, you will experience the full project lifecycle from working on tender management, pre-construction and delivering projects through to completion. You will be exposed to exciting projects within various sectors such as aviation, education and healthcare, given progression opportunities, will be supported and encouraged in obtaining further qualifications and even more.

Contract: Permanent, Full Time

Key Responsibilities

\xc2\xb7 Contribute to the overall planning process to all levels of the business.

\xc2\xb7 Provide planning support for the preconstruction team

\xc2\xb7 Control, Monitor & Analyse project programmes with the project teams.

\xc2\xb7 Attend project sites and offer planning support for the delivery team.

\xc2\xb7 Assist project teams with supply chain programme management.

\xc2\xb7 Creating site logistics and phasing plans for project delivery.

Essential Criteria:

\xc2\xb7 Educated to degree level or equivalent (preferably construction related)

\xc2\xb7 Basic understanding of traditional construction methods

\xc2\xb7 Experience of working within the construction industry

\xc2\xb7 Competent in the use of programming software (Powerproject)

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.

Benefits at Kier

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:

\xc2\xb7 New and enhanced family friendly policies, including eight weeks paternity leave, 26 weeks maternity leave, pregnancy loss leave, surrogacy leave, menopause guidance and more

\xc2\xb7 26 days\xe2\x80\x99 annual leave + bank holidays (with the opportunity to buy or sell holiday)

\xc2\xb7 Two employee Share Scheme options (Sharesave and Share Incentive Plan)

\xc2\xb7 A free healthcare app giving you access to clinicians and experts on fertility, pregnancy and baby, menopause and men\xe2\x80\x99s health

\xc2\xb7 An additional two days\xe2\x80\x99 leave to take part in volunteering activities of your choice

And so much more! You can read the full details of all of our benefits on our website:

Who is Kier?

We\xe2\x80\x99re made up of six business units, Group Functions, Construction, Highways, Infrastructure, Utilities and Property, and as a group, our purpose is to sustainably deliver construction and infrastructure services which are vital to the UK. Take a look at our sustainability objectives:

At the core of all our projects is technical excellence, utilising the latest building methods and innovations to ensure we offer the best value to our clients as sustainably as possible.

Our projects are those that support the local communities we work in, helping them thrive and progress. We are collaborative, trusted and focussed in all that we do, and our people are essential in helping us achieve our goals.

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 D&I action plan here:

Closing date: 25 August 2023

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

Kier Group