We're looking for a Graduate Planner to join our Natural Resources, Nuclear and Networks team based in Bridgwater, Somerset.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a leading construction and infrastructure services company on our structured graduate development programme. These programmes have been designed to provide you with the experiences and tools needed for progression within your chosen career.

Location: Hinkley Point C, Bridgwater, Somerset

Contract: Permanent, full time - 40 hours per week

Salary: £29,250 per annum

Start date: September 2025

What will you be responsible for?

Kier Group is a leading UK construction and infrastructure services company, made up of different business divisions including Construction, Transportation, Natural Resources, Nuclear & Networks, and Property. With a diverse range of opportunities across the country, we offer a dynamic and inclusive environment where you can launch a rewarding career. To learn more about our business and divisions, visit here.

As a Graduate Planner, you'll be developing, monitoring, and updating project schedules to ensure timely and efficient project delivery.

Your day to day will include:

• Assisting in creating comprehensive project schedules, including detailed work plans, timelines, and resource allocations.
• Monitoring and update project schedules regularly to reflect project progress and any changes.
• Coordinating with project managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to gather information and update project plans.
• Identifying potential schedule delays and assist in developing mitigation strategies to keep projects on track.

How does the graduate scheme work?

When you join, you will be enrolled onto our graduate scheme. The programme will take 2 years to complete and has been designed to equip you with the skills you need to excel in your chosen profession and help you achieve professional membership or chartership.

You can find more details about our schemes here.

Benefits for you

• Practical experience: gain valuable hands-on experience in your field.
• Skill improvement: develop technical and professional skills.
• Networking: build professional relationships and expand your network.
• Career insight: gain insights into your chosen industry and potential career paths.

What are we looking for?

We're looking for people due to graduate in 2025, or have recently graduated within the past three years, with a degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering or a related field. 

The role of Graduate Planner is great for you if:

• Strong interest in construction planning and project management.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Hold a full UK Driver's licence.

Rewards and benefits

We are proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a variety of flexible 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 high 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.

We look forward to seeing your application to join the #constructionrevolution #joinkier

Recruitment timeline

October 2024: Initial applications

November 2024: Application reviews

January 2025 onwards: Virtual and in-person assessment centres