Planner Trainee: Shape Construction Schedules

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

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.