Degree Apprentice Planner
| Posting date: | 09 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 11 March 2026 |
| Location: | W1W 7TL |
| Company: | Kier Group |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 8017 |
Summary
We're looking for a Degree Apprentice Planner to join our Construction team based in London working towards a Level 6 apprenticeship in Construction Management. Within this role you can enjoy 26 days annual leave, 24/7 Wellbeing Support Programme, and even more https://jobs.kier.co.uk/benefits/
We are a leading UK national contractor delivering projects of all sizes and complexities in the public and private sectors, including education, healthcare, defence and justice and borders. We design and deliver buildings that are key to the UK's infrastructure - from hospitals and treatment centres, to schools, leisure centres and prisons.
Construction comprises our Regional Building, Strategic Projects, Kier Places and International businesses and we operate across all regions- London & Southern, Western & Wales, Eastern & Midlands and North & Scotland.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a leading construction and infrastructure services company on an apprenticeship. Whilst working towards a recognised qualification, you'll be able to put your learnings into practice in your day-to-day role, helping you progress within your chosen career. https://www.kier.co.uk/who-we-are/our-business-divisions/
Location: London
Hours: 40hrs per week
Salary: £22,000 - with salary earning potential of £35k+ upon completion of the course!
Start date: September 2026
We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role.
How does a degree apprenticeship work?
As a Degree Apprentice Planner, you'll have the opportunity to gain practical experience whilst you study towards a BSc Construction Site Management with our university partner, Sheffield Hallam, all tuition and accommodation fees covered by us.
Your day to day will include:
-Assisting the Planning team in developing and maintaining MEP programmes.
-Supporting the Planning team with progress gathering and reporting and attend site progress meetings.
-Participating in planning coordination sessions and take meeting notes/actions.
-Working closely with MEP and construction planners, and engineers to understand key project interfaces.
-Attending university during pre-determined block weeks to attend lectures and meet other students on your course.
What are the 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.
To enrol onto your degree, you will need:
-5 GCSE at Grade 4 or above including Maths and English
-2 A-Levels or equivalent Level 3 qualifications (T-Level, BTEC National Certificate / Diploma / Extended Diploma Or Advanced Diploma)
-Other Level 3 BTEC qualifications may also be considered
Rewards and benefits
We'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 inclusion
Making 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.
It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations we reserve the right to close adverts early.
Recruitment timeline for degree apprenticeship roles at Kier
February / March 2026: Initial applications
March / April 2026: Application reviews
April 2026 onwards: Interviews
We are a leading UK national contractor delivering projects of all sizes and complexities in the public and private sectors, including education, healthcare, defence and justice and borders. We design and deliver buildings that are key to the UK's infrastructure - from hospitals and treatment centres, to schools, leisure centres and prisons.
Construction comprises our Regional Building, Strategic Projects, Kier Places and International businesses and we operate across all regions- London & Southern, Western & Wales, Eastern & Midlands and North & Scotland.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a leading construction and infrastructure services company on an apprenticeship. Whilst working towards a recognised qualification, you'll be able to put your learnings into practice in your day-to-day role, helping you progress within your chosen career. https://www.kier.co.uk/who-we-are/our-business-divisions/
Location: London
Hours: 40hrs per week
Salary: £22,000 - with salary earning potential of £35k+ upon completion of the course!
Start date: September 2026
We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role.
How does a degree apprenticeship work?
As a Degree Apprentice Planner, you'll have the opportunity to gain practical experience whilst you study towards a BSc Construction Site Management with our university partner, Sheffield Hallam, all tuition and accommodation fees covered by us.
Your day to day will include:
-Assisting the Planning team in developing and maintaining MEP programmes.
-Supporting the Planning team with progress gathering and reporting and attend site progress meetings.
-Participating in planning coordination sessions and take meeting notes/actions.
-Working closely with MEP and construction planners, and engineers to understand key project interfaces.
-Attending university during pre-determined block weeks to attend lectures and meet other students on your course.
What are the 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.
To enrol onto your degree, you will need:
-5 GCSE at Grade 4 or above including Maths and English
-2 A-Levels or equivalent Level 3 qualifications (T-Level, BTEC National Certificate / Diploma / Extended Diploma Or Advanced Diploma)
-Other Level 3 BTEC qualifications may also be considered
Rewards and benefits
We'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 inclusion
Making 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.
It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations we reserve the right to close adverts early.
Recruitment timeline for degree apprenticeship roles at Kier
February / March 2026: Initial applications
March / April 2026: Application reviews
April 2026 onwards: Interviews
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