Planner / Assistant Planner
Location: Swindon / Euston / Hybrid
*Morgan Sindall has a commitment to sourcing candidates directly and as such we do not accept speculative CV’s from agencies*
Talented people are the key to our success
Would you like to work for an inclusive and collaborative company which is also one of the most successful within the UK infrastructure industry?
Opportunity:
Planner or Assistant Planner required for Rail projects in our Western region. The Planner will provide programmes, analysis of programmes and communication within the team as required by the senior planner/planning manager during tender stage and as required by the construction manager during the construction phase.
This role would suit an ambitious, driven individual who embraces the challenge of working within a high performing and supportive team. Experience within the civil engineering industry is essential for this role, ideally coming from a main contractor background.
To be successful in this role, you will:
* Rail/Civils experience required
* Competent in project management software; must be competent with Primavera P6 or Asta PowerProject
* Extensive experience in programme and project management, project planning, including programme controls, project review, and cost and risk analysis
* Understanding of the impact that commercial events and activities have on the baseline programme
* Experience of working on multi-discipline construction projects within the sectors Morgan Sindall operates
* Good attention to detail with the ability to work to challenging deadlines
* Ability to recognise and record change
* Ability to work as part of a team on site in some cases or be self-motivated and work in isolation of other team members in other cases
* Business and commercial awareness to actively measure and monitor performance with the ability to present results in a logical manner to support continuous improvement
* Numerical and analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and information and produce it in a clear and logical format
* Ability to work in a team environment with minimum supervision
* Logical whilst creative approach to problem solving
* Organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workload and meet tight deadlines
* Oral communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to take a confident but diplomatic approach with colleagues and other internal and external customers
* Should have significant experience of restricted city centres building/construction sites.
* Experience in site-based planning
* Experience in the commercial or education sectors in refurbishment and new build
* Ability to work in a team environment contributing across a project, site or area
* Good management skills, with the ability to motivate self and colleagues to perform
* Good planning and time management skills; able to manage activities
What's in it for 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 learning support
* Contributory pension scheme
* Annual bonus scheme
* Recognition scheme and long service awards
* Car scheme and Private Medical Insurance (if applicable to role)
* 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 Rail business unit
Millions of people rely on Britain’s rail network to take them safely and efficiently across the country every day. Morgan Sindall helps this happen by providing renewed and enhanced rail infrastructure with the minimum of passenger disruption.
Our customers receive a multi-disciplined service covering electrification, power supply, tunnelling and a full range of civil engineering and building capabilities including structures, lineside infrastructure, and station enhancements. This is complemented by track and signalling works from our supply chain partners to provide a complete rail offering.
Our expertise is focused not only on effective delivery of projects within a railway environment, but also on minimising disruption for railway users through the adoption of innovative working practices and techniques. These include ‘live launch’ bridge construction, in which we can install bridges while allowing railways beneath to remain operational.
From landmark station refurbishment projects and platform extensions to tunnelling works and bridge launches, we have a track record of delivering rail projects that are helping to provide a rail network fit for the 21st century.
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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