Senior Planner (Morgan Sindall)

Position: Senior Planner

Employer: Morgan Sindall Group (Morgan Sindall Infrastructure)

Reference ID: REQN0001039

Work Arrangement: ONSITE

Posted Date: 11/06/2026

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.

Senior Planner

Morgan Sindall InfrastructureLocation:Preston / ManchesterProject: REPU – Springfields Fuel Project

Morgan Sindall Infrastructure is seeking an experienced Senior Planner to join our team, supporting the REPU Springfields Fuel Project. This is a key role providing planning leadership across both pre-contract and delivery stages, working closely with bid, commercial and construction teams on a complex, multi-discipline infrastructure project.

The Role

As Senior Planner, you will take ownership of planning and programme management activities from tender through delivery. You will play a critical role in developing robust, fully integrated programmes and ensuring effective control, communication and change management throughout the project lifecycle.

Tender Stage

Develop fully logic-linked tender programmes aligned to methodology, design (where applicable) and tender sums

Produce all agreed tender planning deliverables in line with bid requirements

Engage with bid teams and supply chain partners to optimise programme and methodology solutions

Support risk identification and ensure key programme risks are captured in the risk register

Attend tender meetings and contribute to bid submissions

Construction / Delivery Stage

Produce, maintain and update the construction programme and communicate progress to internal teams, clients and key stakeholders

Manage programme change events, working collaboratively with the commercial team to secure full contractual entitlement

Support project teams in monitoring critical path activities, identifying pinch-points and mitigating potential delays

Prepare programme reports, commentary and filtered outputs, including deviation from baseline

Produce earned value analysis data in line with client and Morgan Sindall requirements

Formally issue programme updates in accordance with contract requirements

Attend and present at progress meetings with internal and external stakeholders

Programme & Process Management

Develop and manage integrated design, procurement, construction and commissioning programmes

Ensure planning processes and programme management plans are followed consistently

Monitor supply chain package completeness and interface dependencies

Input into risk management and support the production of method statements

Develop or lead logistics and phasing plans (including management of outsourced planning support)

Ensure alignment between programme, pricing methodology and construction strategy

About You

Educated to degree level (or equivalent) in a relevant construction or engineering discipline

Extensive experience in project planning and programme management within construction or infrastructure

Strong proficiency with project management and planning software

Proven ability to plan complex, multi-discipline projects from first principles

Significant site experience in a management or supervisory role

Demonstrable experience managing programme impacts arising from commercial events and change

Experience working on bid and live construction projects

Strong understanding of programme controls, performance measurement, cost and risk analysis

Skills & Attributes

Collaborative team player with the ability to influence across disciplines

Strong organisational and time management skills, managing multiple priorities effectively

Excellent communication and presentation skills

High attention to detail with a focus on standards, compliance and quality

Sound knowledge of construction practices, methodologies and standards

Self-motivated with the ability to drive continuous improvement

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

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