Planner

Morgan Sindall Infrastructure; Motherwell; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan Sindall Infrastructure is seeking a Planner (Trainee) who can combine on-site experience with training in modern planning methodologies and software. The role supports Senior Planners in developing and updating project programmes during pre-construction and delivery phases.

You will monitor progress, reflect project performance, risks, and milestones, and contribute to lookahead planning and workshop activities to drive timely delivery.

Qualifications

• HNC in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• 5 to 10 years site experience as a Section Engineer or Sub Agent.
• Experience on civil engineering and/or energy transmission projects in an operational role.
• Experience creating and maintaining lookahead programmes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain logic-linked design, procurement, and construction programmes.
• Contribute to the development of the project delivery strategy and construction methodology.
• Review engineering drawings and produce material take-offs to determine activity durations.
• Update, monitor and communicate progress through the programme and dashboards.
• Communicate programme status and progress to clients, operational teams, and subcontractors.
• Develop and maintain lookahead programmes.
• Assist with collaborative planning workshops.
• Identify programme risks and communicate these to operational and commercial teams.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Team player

Self-motivated

Attention to detail

Deadline-driven

Education

HNC in Civil Engineering

Job description

Planner (Trainee)

Morgan Sindall Infrastructure have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Section Engineer or Sub Agent who is looking for a career change.

About The Role

In this role, you will combine your site-based experience with training in planning methodologies and software to develop project programmes during the pre-construction phase. Working alongside and with the support of a Senior Planner, you will monitor progress throughout the delivery phase, ensuring programmes are updated accurately and reflect project performance, risks, and key milestones.

Core Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain logic-linked design, procurement, and construction programmes.
• Contribute to the development of the project delivery strategy and construction methodology.
• Review engineering drawings and produce material take-offs to determine activity durations.
• Update, monitor and communicate progress through the programme and dashboards.
• Communicate programme status and progress to clients, operational teams, and subcontractors.
• Develop and maintain lookahead programmes.
• Assist with collaborative planning workshops.
• Identify programme risks and communicate these to operational and commercial teams.

Training Provided

• Planning software training
• Planning methodologies training.
• NEC contract and commercial training.
• Mentoring from experienced Planners.

About You

Qualifications

• HNC in Civil Engineering or related discipline

Experience

• 5 to 10 years site experience as a Section Engineer or Sub Agent
• Experience of working on civil engineering and/or energy transmission projects in an operational role.
• Experience of creating and maintaining lookahead programmes.

Attributes

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• A collaborative team player.
• Self-motivated and proactive.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Able to work to demanding deadlines.

Planner (Trainee)

Morgan Sindall Infrastructure have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Section Engineer or Sub Agent who is looking for a career change.

Experience

• 5 to 10 years site experience as a Section Engineer or Sub Agent
• Experience of working on civil engineering and/or energy transmission projects in an operational role.
• Experience of creating and maintaining lookahead programmes.

Attributes

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• A collaborative team player.
• Self-motivated and proactive.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Able to work to demanding deadlines.