Senior Planner (Morgan Sindall)

Position: Senior Planner

Employer: Morgan Sindall Group (Morgan Sindall Infrastructure)

Reference ID: REQN0000983

Work Arrangement: ONSITE

Posted Date: 09/06/2026

Morgan Sindall Infrastructure delivers high-quality complex civil engineering and infrastructure projects across the UK. With frameworks and major schemes spanning nuclear decommissioning at Sellafield, National Grid energy transmission networks, major highways enhancements for National Highways, and high-speed rail programmes, Morgan Sindall provides an environment of innovation, engineering excellence, and long-term career development.

We have an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated Senior Planner to join us in delivering energy transmission projects in Central Scotland

Lead the develop detailed programmes in P6.

Support and Mentor the wider planning team.

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.

Identify and communicate programme risks to the operations and commercial teams.

Manage and incorporate CE's into the construction programme and jointly with the commercial team, secure full entitlement under the contract.

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.

Experience of working with P6 and MS Project.

Experience of using time chainage software is desirable but not essential.

A good understanding of NEC contracts.

Knowledge of the NEC change management process and experience of developing CE programmes

Experience of creating PowerBi dashboards would be an advantage.

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 development

Contributory pension scheme

Annual bonus scheme

Recognition scheme and long service awards

Car scheme and Private Medical Insurance

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.

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.

We are keen to speak to applicants who are eager and keen to build on their existing experience.

Morgan Sindall is unable to employ anyone who does not have the legal right to live and work in the UK.

Estimated Remuneration: GBP £55,000 - £78,000 per annum (competitive market rate commensurate with experience)

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