Graduate Planner

Kier Group


Date: 3 weeks ago
City: Sheffield
Contract type: Full time
We're looking for a Graduate Planner to join our Construction team based in Sheffield

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, KME and we operate across all regions– London & Southern, Western & Wales, Eastern & Midlands and North & Scotland. https://www.kier.co.uk/who-we-are/our-business-divisions/

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: Sheffield With flexibility to travel/relocate across the region 

Starting Salary: £30,000 per annum, with potential £4,750 car allowance depending on eligibility   

Pathway: Permanent, Full-time 2-year programme, leading to assistant level role upon completion with salary potential of CIRCA £38k

Starting date: September 2026

We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role.

What you will be responsible for?

As a Graduate Planner, you'll be working within the Construction team on our Wakefield EWI contract. You will assist in developing, monitoring, and updating project schedules to ensure timely and efficient project delivery. This role is designed for a recent graduate eager to launch a career in construction management

What will your day-to-day duties include?

  • Utilising project management software and other tools to create, manage, and communicate schedules on both JCT and NEC contracts.
  • Assisting with planning operations during tender, contract, and post contract project stages.
  • Reviewing contract and tender documents to determine project planning requirements.
  • Producing tender programmes, logistics plans and scaffold schedules.
  • Producing baseline contract programmes & delivery (Target) programmes.
  • Produce construction programmes to help achieve the planned completion dates.
  • Monitoring and update project schedules regularly to reflect project progress and any changes.
  • Attending site visits with contractors, clients & local authorities
  • Attending collaborative workshops with design consultants, contractors & end users


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.


What are we looking for?

We're looking for people due to graduate in 2026, 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.
  • Experience of and/ or an aptitude to use/ learn ASTA Powerproject
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  • Hold a full UK driving 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. 

It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations we reserve the right to close adverts early.

Recruitment timeline

October 2025: Initial applications

November 2025: Application reviews

January 2026 onwards: Virtual/in-person assessment centres

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