Senior Planner: HV Substations & Major Infrastructure

Morgan Sindall Infrastructure; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday entitlement

Annual bonus scheme

Contributory pension

Job summary

Morgan Sindall Infrastructure is seeking a Senior Planner to lead development and management of detailed project programmes for major UK energy infrastructure. The role requires NEC4 contract knowledge, Primavera P6 proficiency, and coordination with multiple internal teams to ensure on‑time delivery.

You will report to the Project Manager and contribute to framework objectives, with opportunities for progression within a busy energy unit based in Cheshire, UK.

Qualifications

• Senior Planner with proven delivery of major infrastructure, utilities, energy or substation projects.
• Strong knowledge of NEC3/NEC4 contracts and programme management requirements.
• Experience producing and managing complex project schedules with Primavera P6.
• Experience in National Grid frameworks or regulated utility environments.
• Solid project controls governance, reporting and risk management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain and manage detailed project programmes across all delivery stages.
• Ensure NEC4 compliance and alignment with National Grid milestones.
• Monitor progress against baselines, identify variances and risks.
• Conduct critical path analysis and implement mitigation/ recovery plans.
• Coordinate planning with operations, engineering and commercial teams.
• Provide planning expertise to support informed decisions and governance.
• Prepare regular programme reports, dashboards and KPI metrics.

Skills

NEC contracts

Primavera P6

Stakeholder engagement

Project controls

Critical path analysis

Tools

Power BI

Asta

Job description

Morgan Sindall Infrastructure is seeking a Senior Planner to lead development and management of detailed project programmes for major UK energy infrastructure. The role requires NEC4 contract knowledge, Primavera P6 proficiency, and coordination with multiple internal teams to ensure on‑time delivery.

You will report to the Project Manager and contribute to framework objectives, with opportunities for progression within a busy energy unit based in Cheshire, UK.