We're looking for a Head of Planning to join our Natural Resources, Nuclear and Networks team.
Location: Hybrid working, with national travel required
Hours: Permanent, Full Time – flexible and part time hours may be available if desired, just let us know
Responsibilities
* Developing, implementing, and ensuring compliance with the Contract Planning standard on all appropriate contracts and projects, including templates, forms, and systems.
* Carrying out peer reviews of tender and contract programmes.
* Attending progress, optioneering, value engineering, or risk workshops at project level as required.
* Working closely with the Project Controls team to monitor programme and planning performance, identify trends, and develop strategies to exploit or mitigate these trends.
* Leading the allocation of contract planning resources across the business unit to ensure capacity, capability, and competency of planners.
What are we looking for?
This Head of Planning role is ideal if you have:
* Experience in a similar planning role or readiness to step up in your career.
* Strong project management skills, including leading cross-functional teams and managing multiple projects.
* Excellent problem-solving skills and a strategic mindset for complex challenges.
* Experience in training users and providing technical support.
We value potential and transferable skills, so even if you don't meet every requirement, please apply and let's have a conversation.
Rewards And Benefits
We offer a wide variety of benefits tailored to your needs. More information about our benefits can be found here.
Diversity and Inclusion
Making Kier a diverse and inclusive workplace is a priority. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, including disabled applicants, and are committed to fair hiring practices. This role requires a Government Security Check (SC) Clearance before employment, conducted by UKSV. We support individuals with convictions through our employment programs. More details are available here.
We look forward to your application to #joinkier
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