Senior Planner

Senior Planner

Central Scotland

Talented people are the key to our success

Would you like to work for an inclusive and collaborative company which is also one of the most successful within the UK infrastructure industry?

Project:

Morgan Sindall Infrastructure is delivering energy transmission works at Harburn Substation in Central Scotland, supporting the UK's transition to a low-carbon future.

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Planner to join our Energy team. You will take ownership of developing, managing, and communicating detailed programmes, supporting both pre-contract and delivery phases. Working closely with operations, commercial, and design teams, you will ensure programmes are realistic, integrated, and deliverable, while also mentoring and supporting junior planners.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development of detailed programmes in Primavera P6
• Review drawings, undertake material take-offs, and calculate activity durations
• Review and integrate subcontractor programmes with Morgan Sindall programmes
• Produce, update, and communicate progress through programmes, narratives, and dashboards
• Support pre-contract, operations, and commercial teams with planning expertise
• Develop integrated design, procurement, construction, and commissioning programmes
• Support operational teams with lookahead programmes and collaborative planning workshops
• Identify and communicate programme risks, supporting commercial teams with change management
• Incorporate Compensation Events (CEs) into the programme and secure contractual entitlement
• Take ownership of the programme, ensuring clarity for clients, operational teams, and subcontractors

Skills, Experience and Qualifications

You will be an experienced planner with a strong background in major infrastructure projects, ideally in the energy sector.

You will bring:

• HND/Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction, or equivalent
• Experience in an operational role (e.g. Section Engineer/Sub-Agent) is desirable
• Proven planning experience with a main contractor (essential)
• Energy sector experience (preferred)
• Proficiency in Primavera P6 and MS Project
• Experience with time-chainage software (desirable)
• Strong understanding of NEC contracts and change management processes
• Experience developing CE programmes
• Ability to create Power BI dashboards (advantageous)

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 the Energy Business Unit

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.