Senior Planner

Morgan Sindall Group Plc; Helensburgh; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK construction firm is seeking a Senior Planner in Helensburgh. This senior position requires proficiency in Primavera P6 and experience in Civils Construction, covering all phases from design to installation. The role offers opportunities for mentoring and extensive use of BIM models in a collaborative environment. Flexible working arrangements are available, along with generous benefits including a contributory pension and a share-save scheme.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Flexible working

Family-friendly policies

Mentoring programmes

Contributory pension scheme

Recognition scheme

Car scheme

Private Medical Insurance

Cycle-to-work discounts

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Significant experience in Civils Construction from design to installation.
• Practical construction experience on projects.
• Understanding of EPC projects preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide planning management and support for both pre-contract and contract operations.
• Coordinate with bid and construction teams.
• Produce and manage construction programming and communication.
• Incorporate change events into the construction programme.
• Track design deliverables and update procurement schedules.
• Use Effective Tracking of Earned Value Management (EVM).
• Manage risks proactively and mentor assistant planners.

Skills

Proficiency in Primavera P6

Understanding of 3D BIM models

Knowledge of NEC contracts

Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM)

Change management

Construction sequence knowledge

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.

This is an exciting and a senior position within the project controls team and we require a proactive Senior Planner with good experience of Civils Construction, from design , procurement to installation, based on practical construction experience on projects. A good understanding of the construction sequence and EPC projects is preferred to liaise and challenge the key delivery partners undertaking the works.

Proficiency in Primavera P6 is expected with a good understanding of 3D BIM models with detailed reporting using the Earned Value Management system. NEC experience is required, demonstrating a working knowledge of change management and regular acceptance of the programme.

The location is generally in Helensburgh and will be required to liaise with the project delivery team and manage interfaces with the key delivery partners. 1 or 2‑days remote working from home can be considered in agreement with the project team.

As a Senior Planner you will provide planning management and support to both the pre‑contract and contract operations for the business.

It’s an excellent opportunity to develop your experience on a complex project with extensive use of 4D visualisation and the use of 3D models produced by the design team together with detailed progress reporting and EVM.

Key responsibilities

• Provide planning management and support to both the pre‑contract and contract operations for the business
• Coordinate with bid and construction teams to manage and control the planning and programming aspects of bid proposals and multiple projects in progress
• Produce, manage, update the construction programme and its communication to internal and external customers and major stakeholders
• Manage and incorporate change events into the construction programme and jointly with the commercial team, secure full entitlement under the contract
• Effective tracking of design deliverables and updating procurement schedules
• Proficient with EVM and reporting process
• Proactive use of QSRA and management of Risk
• Mentoring / coaching to assistant planners / planners

What's in it for you?

• Generous, incremental holiday entitlement with the option to buy five days
• Flexible and adaptable working
• 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.

An explanation of 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.

Closing statement

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.