Job title: Senior Planner
Location: Cumbria/Warrington
Morgan Sindall Infrastructure delivers some of the UK’s most complex and critical infrastructure across six core sectors. From working on projects and long-term frameworks, we believe in connecting people, places and communities through responsible infrastructure. Our people are our business. We leverage their expertise to design and deliver safe, resilient infrastructure through innovative solutions. Morgan Sindall Infrastructure is part of Morgan Sindall Group plc, a leading UK construction and regeneration group with revenue of over £3 billion.
Job description
We’re looking for a Senior Planner to join Morgan Sindall Infrastructure in Cumbria/Warrington, supporting major projects in the nuclear sector. You’ll be responsible for developing and managing project programmes, coordinating multi-disciplinary teams, and ensuring delivery against schedules and budgets.
Key responsibilities
- To provide a complete Project Planning service for nominated project
- As required, in association with the Project Director and/or Proposals Function, develop a level 2 Project Programme for tenders
- In association with the Project Control Manger, prepare a planning strategy and then develop a database for the Project Execution Plan
- Develop project specific level 2 and level 3 programmes that clearly identify the project processes and linking of activities as required for multi-functional project team interfaces
- Assign ownership for all project deliverables and obtain sign on to the level 2 programme by the Project Team
- Assign resources requirements for the execution of each phase of the project in accordance with the project specific budget
- Review all appropriate engineering, procurement, manufacturing and site construction level 3 project programmes and review and prepare variance reports for the Project Control Manager and or Project Director’s attention for any variance from agreed level 2 programme
- As required by the Project Control Manager, attend and record for planning update purposes all internal and external project progress reviews
- Issue project programme update reports in accordance with the requirements of the Project Control Manager and the Project Execution Plan
- Time management to meet project programme responsibilities
- Ensure that well-defined, complete project programmes are produced and maintained in association with all project team members
- Providing clear definition of all activity interfaces
- Early warning awareness to Project Control Manager of any variance from agreed schedule
Role requirements
- ONC/HNC/HND in related engineering discipline/must have nuclear clearance
- Engineering Degree.
- Significant and appropriate experience of planning and scheduling of project management packages for in the Nuclear industry.
- Engineering Apprenticeship and/or experience with manufacturing, material scheduling and cost control with workshop and site-based equipment and services installation, plant testing and construction experience.
- Familiarity with all the project management tools and techniques
- Detailed knowledge and ability to operate Project Planning packages, (Microsoft Project Planner – essential, Primavera P6 – ideal)
- Knowledge of the project management, engineering design, procurement, material sourcing, manufacturing, quality control, expediting, shipping and site construction processes for the delivery of major projects
- Familiarity with the project budget, allowance system and financial analysis for overall project planning, control and reporting
- Communications skills and report writing ability
- Team working aptitude and ability to develop interpersonal relationships
What's in it for you?
- Generous, incremental holiday entitlement with the option to buy five days
- 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
We offer a share-save scheme, discounts like cycle-to-work and gym memberships, plus support services for colleagues and their families.
The application process
Click "Apply" to upload your CV, provide contact details, and answer a few role-specific questions. Once your application is reviewed, our Talent team will notify you of the outcome. If selected, you’ll be invited to either an in-person or virtual interview via Teams.
At Morgan Sindall, we are an equal opportunities employer and Investors in People company, committed to creating an inclusive and supportive workplace.
Morgan Sindall employs only those with the legal right to work in the UK. Proof of eligibility is required during the recruitment process.
Morgan Sindall Infrastructure has a commitment to sourcing candidates directly and as such we do not accept speculative CVs from agencies. Please note that any CVs submitted will be deemed as gifted to Morgan Sindall and any agency terms & conditions associated with the use of such CVs will be null and void.