Job Description

We\xe2\x80\x99re looking for a Planning Manager to join our Digital Solutions based in Basingstoke. Within this role, you can enjoy Private Medical Insurance, Professional Subscriptions, Career Progression opportunities and even more.

Location: Basingstoke- remote working available, with occasional travel to the office required

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

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm

Salary: up to \xc2\xa365,000 per annum, depending on experience

Responsibilities

As a Planning Manager, you\xe2\x80\x99ll be working within the Delivery Team, supporting them with the end-to-end delivery of committed KPIs as well as providing leadership, direction, and development of the wider planning team.

Your day to day will include:

Full ownership and accountability of operational delivery plans, from mobilisation through to delivery. Project Management of operational delivery \xe2\x80\x93 flex & civils, working closely with civils delivery and project managers and attend and chair all required meetings both client & Kier / supply chain

Co-ordination of work stack/multiple contractors/DL in line with delivery programme, ensuring delays are minimised by resolving operational issues to enable swift job closure and invoicing, and ensure prompt and accurate completion and return of relevant compliance documentation

Liaise with the local authorities (ensure appropriate notices and work programme agreements etc.) Overseeing the successful applications of permits and coordination of permitting for all operational delivery * Jeopardy managing of works to ensure that the required by date delivery and volume delivery targets are met. Planning to value, ensuring maximum productivity out of the operational delivery DL/supplier teams and ensure staff/operatives are regularly monitored and motivated to deliver the highest possible standards

• Lead and develop a team to successfully meet and exceed both Kier/Openreach expectations and ensure relevant Health and Safety standards are followed and achieved

What are we looking for?

This role of Planning Manager is great for you if:

Have an excellent knowledge of the Microsoft Office package

Have a good level of IT competency and attention to detail

Have previous experience managing a team and liaising with clients

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

Green Car scheme

Additional two days leave to participate in volunteering opportunities of your choice

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

Matched pension scheme

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: 19 July 2023

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

Kier Group