Overview
We have a fantastic opportunity within our Energy business unit for an ambitious and talented Planning Manager to work on the Great Grid Upgrade. The Planning Manager will provide programmes, analysis of programmes and communication within the team during tender stage and as required by the Construction Manager during the construction phase. Previous experience in a main contracting environment, ideally within overhead lines and/or underground cables is preferable.
Responsibilities
* Provide programmes and programme analysis for tender and construction phases
* Communicate programme status within the team during tender stage and during construction
* Contribute to planning controls and ensure alignment with project milestones
Qualifications
* HNC (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering (or equivalent)
* Competent in project management software; must be proficient with Primavera P6
* 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 civil infrastructure projects
* Ability to build robust detailed tender programmes from bottom up
* Experience of driving a pre-contract planning team
* Experience of undertaking senior governance reviews
What We Can Offer 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 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.
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.
Equal Opportunity and Right to Work
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.
Job details
* Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Management and Manufacturing
* Industries: Civil Engineering
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