What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Planner position at Morgan Sindall Infrastructure?
Kent
Talented people are the key to our success
We’re excited to offer an opportunity for an experienced Senior Planner to join a major National Grid Sealink project in Kent, valued at circa £95m. Delivered through the GGP framework, this scheme will play a key role in increasing transmission capacity and supporting new energy connections, initially through ECI before progressing into delivery.
Working under the guidance of the MSI Offshore Planning Manager, you’ll provide critical planning support across the project lifecycle, ensuring programmes are robust, compliant, and aligned with delivery objectives. This role offers the chance to be part of a growing sector with a long-term pipeline of work, contributing to nationally significant infrastructure.
Key Responsibilities Include
What We Can Offer You
Below is a selection of benefits that are available to you at Morgan Sindall Infrastructure.
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.
We are keen to speak to applicants who are eager and keen to build on their existing experience.
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.
Talented people are the key to our success
We’re excited to offer an opportunity for an experienced Senior Planner to join a major National Grid Sealink project in Kent, valued at circa £95m. Delivered through the GGP framework, this scheme will play a key role in increasing transmission capacity and supporting new energy connections, initially through ECI before progressing into delivery.
Working under the guidance of the MSI Offshore Planning Manager, you’ll provide critical planning support across the project lifecycle, ensuring programmes are robust, compliant, and aligned with delivery objectives. This role offers the chance to be part of a growing sector with a long-term pipeline of work, contributing to nationally significant infrastructure.
Key Responsibilities Include
- Developing, maintaining and monitoring integrated project programmes using Primavera P6
- Producing and managing programmes aligned with ITT requirements, design, cost, assurance and methodology
- Providing detailed critical path analysis, identifying pinch points and proposing solutions to mitigate delays
- Delivering programme updates, reports and commentary to both internal teams and external stakeholders
- Supporting project teams with planning insights, reporting (EVM), and performance tracking
- Attending and presenting at progress meetings, ensuring clear communication of project status
- Formally issuing programme updates in line with contractual requirements (NEC3/4)
- Proven experience in a Senior Planner or Project Controls role within infrastructure or energy
- Strong working knowledge of Primavera P6, EVM, and NEC3/4 contracts
- Experience working within ECI and design programme environments
- Demonstrable site-based planning and project controls experience
- Familiarity with tools such as GIS and Aphex (desirable)
- Degree-qualified, with APM accreditation or Chartered Engineer status preferred
What We Can Offer 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 development
- Contributory pension scheme
- Annual bonus scheme
- Recognition scheme and long service awards
- Car scheme and Private Medical Insurance
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.
We are keen to speak to applicants who are eager and keen to build on their existing experience.
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.