Tender Planner

Morson Group; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Morson Group is seeking a Senior Tender Planner in Civil Engineering Tender Planning in Greater Manchester. You will develop and deliver detailed tender and live project programmes, and interpret contract documentation to implement efficient scheduling strategies.

You will collaborate with project teams, suppliers and stakeholders, lead junior planners, and ensure timely updates to support decision-making under tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in civil engineering tender planning and live project programmes.
• Strong ability to interpret contract docs and drawings for compliant planning.
• Proven track record in delivering robust schedules to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Develop, manage and deliver detailed tender and live project programmes.
• Analyse time-related preliminaries and align schedules with contract requirements.
• Mentor junior planners and communicate complex data to diverse audiences.
• Identify risks, monitor progress and provide timely updates for decisions.

Skills

Tender planning

Primavera P6

NEC contract knowledge

Project scheduling

Collaborative planning

Risk analysis

Stakeholder management

Technical drawing interpretation

Tender submissions

Leadership & mentoring

Education

Relevant planning or engineering qualification

Tools

Primavera P6

Asta Powerproject

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Tender Planner specialising in Civil Engineering Tender Planning. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in developing, managing, and delivering detailed and robust tender and live project programmes. You will be responsible for producing schedules that align with contract requirements, analysing quotes for time-related preliminaries, and supporting the tender process with clear, logic-driven planning. This role requires advanced expertise in collaborative planning processes, including the ability to interpret technical drawings and contract documentation to implement efficient and compliant planning strategies. You will work closely with project teams, suppliers, and stakeholders to identify risks, monitor progress, and provide timely updates to support decision-making. Strong communication skills are essential to convey complex information effectively across diverse audiences and to mentor junior planners. The role demands adaptability, innovation, and a proactive approach to problem-solving to meet tight deadlines and project objectives. Circa 100k.

Skills:

• Extensive experience in Civil Engineering Projects Tender Planning
• Advanced proficiency in Primavera P6
• Strong knowledge of NEC contract requirements and compliance
• Ability to develop and maintain detailed, logic-driven project schedules
• Expertise in collaborative planning and tender programme development
• Risk identification, mitigation, and critical path analysis
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and project documentation
• Experience in managing tender submissions and contract scope changes
• Leadership and mentoring skills for junior planning staff

Software/Tools:

• Primavera P6
• Asta Powerproject (desirable)
• Microsoft Project
• Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Certifications & Standards:

• Knowledge of NEC and other relevant civil engineering contract forms
• Relevant planning or engineering qualification (desirable)