Company: Morgan Sindall Infrastructure

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Location: Nottingham

Job Description:

Nottinghamshire

Talented people are the key to our success.

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

We are looking for a motivated and ambitious Planner to join our team, supporting the delivery of a major infrastructure programme currently progressing through the Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) phase. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping and delivering a complex, long-term scheme within a growing and high-profile sector.

Working alongside a resolute project team, you will be responsible for developing, maintaining, and monitoring project programmes, providing accurate reporting and planning support throughout the project lifecycle. As the project progresses through ECI and into delivery, you will have the opportunity to influence project outcomes and support the successful execution of critical infrastructure works.

This role offers long-term career development, exposure to major projects and the opportunity to work within a collaborative and forward-thinking environment.

Role Responsibilities

Develop, maintain, and update detailed project programmes using Primavera P6.
Support the planning and delivery of projects through the Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) phase and into construction delivery.
Monitor project performance and progress against programme milestones and key objectives.
Produce regular progress reports, programme updates and performance analysis for project teams and stakeholders.
Identify programme risks, delays, and opportunities, providing recommendations to support successful project delivery.
Work closely with project managers, engineers, and commercial teams to ensure programme information remains accurate and up to date.
Support project controls activities, including forecasting, performance measurement, and reporting.
Assist with NEC4 contract administration and programme management requirements.
Analyse project data and provide meaningful insights to support decision-making.
Contribute to planning best practice, continuous improvement initiatives and lessons learned.
Engage with project stakeholders to ensure programme requirements are clearly understood and aligned across the project team.

Skills, Experience And Qualifications

Experience in a planning role within infrastructure, energy, utilities, or major construction projects.
Site-based experience within infrastructure or energy sectors.
Proficiency in Primavera P6 for programme development, monitoring, and reporting.
Understanding of project controls principles and project performance management.
Experience producing progress reports, programme analysis, and forecasting information.
Knowledge of NEC4 contracts and programme management requirements.
Experience using Power BI for reporting, visualisation, and performance tracking.
Familiarity with project collaboration and planning platforms such as Aphex.
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with excellent diligence.
Ability to interpret complex project information and communicate findings effectively.
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
Initiative-taking, organised, and able to manage multiple priorities within a dynamic project environment.
Collaborative approach with the ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary project team.

What is in it for you?

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.

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.

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