Planner

Morgan Sindall Group Plc; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK construction firm is seeking a Planner to join the team in Cumbria, supporting the SRP Project. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in project management and planning, effectively managing project execution and mentoring junior staff. This role offers generous holiday entitlement, family-friendly policies, and continuous learning support.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Family friendly policies

Mentoring programmes

Contributory pension scheme

Private Medical Insurance

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in program and project management.
• Proficiency in planning construction works from first principles.
• Strong site experience on business-related projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide planning management and support for project execution.
• Collaborate with teams to control planning aspects of projects.
• Develop and update the construction program.

Skills

Project management

Planning and programming

Cost analysis

Risk analysis

Mentoring and coaching

Education

Relevant degree or equivalent

Job description

Morgan Sindall Infrastructure delivers some of the UK’s most complex and critical infrastructure across six core sectors. From working on projects and long-term frameworks, we believe in connecting people, places and communities through responsible infrastructure. Our people are our business. We leverage their expertise to design and deliver safe, resilient infrastructure through innovative solutions. Morgan Sindall Infrastructure is part of Morgan Sindall Group plc, a leading UK construction and regeneration group with revenue of over £3 billion.

We’re looking for a Planner to join Morgan Sindall Infrastructure in Cumbria, supporting the delivery of the SRP Project.

Key responsibilities

• Provide planning management and support for pre-construction, pre-contract, and contract operations, ensuring seamless project execution.
• Collaborate with bid and construction teams to oversee and control the planning and programming aspects of bid proposals and ongoing projects.
• Develop, manage, and update the construction program, effectively communicating it to internal and external stakeholders.
• Incorporate and manage change events in the construction program, working closely with the commercial team to secure full entitlement under the contract.
• Mentor and coach assistant planners and planners, sharing your knowledge and expertise.

Role requirements

• A professional-level education with a relevant degree or equivalent in a core business discipline.
• Extensive experience in program and project management, project planning, including program controls, project review, cost analysis, and risk analysis.
• Proficiency in planning construction works from first principles, ideally with experience in multi-discipline major projects.
• Strong site experience on business-related projects, preferably in a management or supervisory capacity.
• Familiarity with pre-construction processes and the ability to contribute to the planning and programming during this phase.

What's in it for you?

• Generous, incremental holiday entitlement with the option to buy five days
• Family friendly policies and work/life approach
• Mentoring programmes and continuous learning support
• Contributory pension scheme
• Recognition scheme and long service awards
• Car scheme and Private Medical Insurance

We offer a share-save scheme, discounts like cycle-to-work and gym memberships, plus support services for colleagues and their families.

The application process

Click "Apply" to upload your CV, provide contact details, and answer a few role-specific questions. Once your application is reviewed, our Talent team will notify you of the outcome. If selected, you’ll be invited to either an in-person or virtual interview via Teams.

At Morgan Sindall, we are an equal opportunities employer and Investors in People company, committed to creating an inclusive and supportive workplace.

Morgan Sindall employs only those with the legal right to work in the UK. Proof of eligibility is required during the recruitment process.

Morgan Sindall Infrastructure has a commitment to sourcing candidates directly and as such we do not accept speculative CVs from agencies. Please note that any CVs submitted will be deemed as gifted to Morgan Sindall and any agency terms & conditions associated with the use of such CVs will be null and void.