Planner
| Posting date: | 20 November 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 04 December 2025 |
| Location: | LN5 7JE |
| Company: | Kier Group |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 8952 |
Summary
We're looking for a Planner to join our Anglian Water alliance team based in Lincoln.
Location: Enterprise House, Lincoln - remote working available, with occasional travel to the office required
Hours: 37 hours per week - some flexibility on hours available if desired, just let us know when you speak to us
Please note this is a 6month fixed term contract
We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role.
In this role you will be working on the Integrated Maintenance, Repair and Development Services (IMRDS) alliance on the Anglian Water Alliance. The team maintain the water supply systems, repairs emergencies like water bursts and develops new ways to better service customers.
What will you be responsible for?
As a Planner within the IMRDS Alliance, you will be responsible for managing and optimising both scheduled and unplanned work across our Water projects. Your role will involve creating and implementing day-to-day schedules, collaborating with multiple teams, and ensuring optimal resource usage.
Your day to day will include:
-Developing and optimising work schedules, ensuring alignment with business priorities and operational capacity.
-Monitoring and analysing performance data, adjusting plans as necessary to meet performance targets.
-Collaborating with operational teams to ensure tasks are prioritised and resources are effectively allocated.
-Managing and reducing downtime through efficient Gantt management and coordination with Supervisors.
-Ensuring compliance with planning processes, quality standards, and regulatory requirements
What are we looking for?
This role of Planner is great for you if you have:
-Experience in a planning or scheduling role within utilities, construction, or similar industries.
-Strong IT skills, particularly in scheduling tools and Gantt management systems.
-Proven ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing operational needs.
-The ability to collaborate across teams
We're all about finding potential here at Kier, and transferrable skills are always welcome! So, even if you don't tick every box, please apply and we can have a chat.
If you would like to explore more about the incredible growth and scale of our water business, dive into our diverse project portfolios, and uncover both current and future career opportunities. You can see more information about our water business here.
There's never been a better time to get involved, register your interest today and take the first step toward a rewarding career with us!
Rewards and benefitsWe'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 inclusionMaking 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.
We look forward to seeing your application to #joinkier
#LI-LS2
Location: Enterprise House, Lincoln - remote working available, with occasional travel to the office required
Hours: 37 hours per week - some flexibility on hours available if desired, just let us know when you speak to us
Please note this is a 6month fixed term contract
We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role.
In this role you will be working on the Integrated Maintenance, Repair and Development Services (IMRDS) alliance on the Anglian Water Alliance. The team maintain the water supply systems, repairs emergencies like water bursts and develops new ways to better service customers.
What will you be responsible for?
As a Planner within the IMRDS Alliance, you will be responsible for managing and optimising both scheduled and unplanned work across our Water projects. Your role will involve creating and implementing day-to-day schedules, collaborating with multiple teams, and ensuring optimal resource usage.
Your day to day will include:
-Developing and optimising work schedules, ensuring alignment with business priorities and operational capacity.
-Monitoring and analysing performance data, adjusting plans as necessary to meet performance targets.
-Collaborating with operational teams to ensure tasks are prioritised and resources are effectively allocated.
-Managing and reducing downtime through efficient Gantt management and coordination with Supervisors.
-Ensuring compliance with planning processes, quality standards, and regulatory requirements
What are we looking for?
This role of Planner is great for you if you have:
-Experience in a planning or scheduling role within utilities, construction, or similar industries.
-Strong IT skills, particularly in scheduling tools and Gantt management systems.
-Proven ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing operational needs.
-The ability to collaborate across teams
We're all about finding potential here at Kier, and transferrable skills are always welcome! So, even if you don't tick every box, please apply and we can have a chat.
If you would like to explore more about the incredible growth and scale of our water business, dive into our diverse project portfolios, and uncover both current and future career opportunities. You can see more information about our water business here.
There's never been a better time to get involved, register your interest today and take the first step toward a rewarding career with us!
Rewards and benefitsWe'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 inclusionMaking 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.
We look forward to seeing your application to #joinkier
#LI-LS2
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