Senior Planner

Morgan Sindall Group Plc; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction and infrastructure company in Glasgow is seeking a Senior Planner for their Energy business unit. The role involves leading project planning, mentoring the planning team, and ensuring timely programme delivery. Ideal candidates will have a qualification in Civil Engineering and experience with planning software like P6. The position offers competitive benefits and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Flexible working options

Contributory pension scheme

Private Medical Insurance

Qualifications

• A qualification in Civil Engineering/Construction to HND level or equivalent.
• Experience of working for a main contractor in a planning role essential.
• Experience of working in the energy sector preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of detailed programmes in P6.
• Communicate the programme to clients and operational teams.
• Take ownership of the planning programme.

Skills

Experience with P6

Civil construction knowledge

Communication skills

Experience in energy sector

Education

Qualification in Civil Engineering/Construction to HND level

Tools

MS Project

PowerBi

Job description

Talented people are the key to our success

About us:

Would you like to work for a progressive and ambitious company which is also one of the most successful within the UK construction and infrastructure industry?

We have an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated Senior Planner within our Energy business unit

Responsibilities:

As a Senior Planner you will:

• Lead the develop detailed programmes in P6.
• Support and Mentor the wider planning team.
• Review drawings and produce material take-offs to calculate activity durations.
• Review sub-contractor programmes and integrate with our own programme.
• Ensure the programme is produced on time by understanding the planning process to meet challenging deadlines, understanding the interface and reliance between elements/disciplines, and developing and monitoring integrated design, procurement, construction and commissioning programmes
• Update, monitor and communicate progress through the programme, programme narrative and dashboards.
• Provide planning support to both the pre-contract, operations and commercial teams.
• Understand civil construction techniques and developing them into the programme.
• Communicate the programme to the client, operational teams and sub-contractors.
• Support the operational teams with lookahead programmes.
• Support collaborative planning workshops.
• Take ownership of the programme.
• Identify and communicate programme risks to the operations and commercial teams.
• Manage and incorporate CE's into the construction programme and jointly with the commercial team, secure full entitlement under the contract.

Experience required:

• A qualification in Civil Engineering/Construction to HND level or equivalent.
• Experience of working in an operational role as a Section Engineer/Sub-Agent preferable.
• Experience of working for a main contractor in a planning role essential.
• Experience of working in the energy sector preferred.
• Experience of working with P6 and MS Project.
• Experience of using time chainage software is desirable but not essential.
• A good understanding of NEC contracts.
• Knowledge of the NEC change management process and experience of developing CE programmes
• Experience of creating PowerBi dashboards would be an advantage.

What we can offer you

Below is a selection of benefits that are available to you at Morgan Sindall Infrastructure.

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

We also provide the option to participate in our share-save scheme; discounts including cycle to work and gym membership; a support and advice service for colleagues and their families, and more.

About our Energy business

We have extensive experience in upgrading and replacing energy networks, delivering asset management for major UK energy companies and network operators.

Our transmission and distribution services involve the upgrading and replacement of electricity assets both above and below ground. Within the electricity sector we install and maintain assets, including excavation, laying and jointing of cables, (fluid filled and XLPe), substations and overhead line, new build, repair and refurbishment services.

We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team where you will have the opportunity to progress in your career. We are looking for people who share our passion on delivering great customer service whilst also being able to work within an enjoyable and hardworking team environment. Talented people are the key to our success, so if this sounds like you, apply now.

We are keen to speak to applicants who are eager and keen to build on their existing experience.

Morgan Sindall is an equal opportunities employer and has been accredited with the Positive About Disabled People ‘Two Ticks’ accreditation. We are also an Investors in People company.

Morgan Sindall is unable to employ anyone who does not have the legal right to live and work in the UK.