Job Description

Planner

Location: Rugby or Birmingham / Hybrid

Talented people are the key to our success

Shape the Future of the UK's Power Infrastructure

Our Energy Business Unit are delivering the backbone of tomorrow's energy grid. We're strengthening our capability to deliver major overhead line (OHL) and transmission projects across the UK. We're now seeking a Planner to assist delivery across high-voltage transmission schemes from concept to completion.

Responsibilities:

As a Planner you will:

Develop detailed programmes in P6 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. Manage and incorporate change events 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. The role may suit an experienced Sub Agent wanting to train as a planner. Experience of working with P6 and MS Project Experience of using time chainage software is desirable but not essential. Ability to manage their own workload An understanding of NEC contracts Knowledge of the NEC change management process Experience of creating PowerBi dashboards would be an advantage.

What's in it for 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 learning support Contributory pension scheme Annual bonus scheme Recognition scheme and long service awards Car scheme and Private Medical Insurance (if applicable to role)

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.




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.