Senior Planner

Morgan Sindall Infrastructure; Motherwell; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan Sindall Infrastructure is seeking a highly motivated Senior Planner to drive detailed programmes for energy transmission projects in Central Scotland. You will lead programme development using Primavera P6, coordinate with a wide planning team and interface with clients, subcontractors and operations.

You will review drawings, durations and sub-contractor schedules, ensuring on-time delivery and robust dashboards.

Qualifications

• Qualification in Civil Engineering/Construction at HND level or equivalent.
• Experience in an operational role as a Section Engineer/Sub-Agent preferable.
• Experience with a main contractor in a planning role is essential.
• Experience in the energy sector preferred.
• Experience with P6 and MS Project.
• Experience with time chainage software desirable.
• Good understanding of NEC contracts.
• Knowledge of the NEC change management process and CE programmes.
• Experience creating PowerBi dashboards would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of 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 deadlines and developing integrated design, procurement, construction and commissioning programmes.
• Update, monitor and communicate progress through the programme, narrative and dashboards.
• Provide planning support to pre-contract, operations and commercial teams.
• Understand civil construction techniques and develop 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.

Skills

Mentoring

Programme management

NEC contracts knowledge

Stakeholder communication

Education

HND in Civil Engineering/Construction

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Time chainage software

PowerBI

Job description

Talented people are the key to our success. We have an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated Senior Planner to join us in delivering energy transmission projects in Central Scotland.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of 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 develop 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

• 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.
• Annual bonus 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 for 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 unable to employ anyone who does not have the legal right to live and work in the UK.