Planner

Planner (Northern Home Counties Business)

Location: Welwyn Garden City
Project Based, with flexibility for occasional remote working

We are looking for an experienced and talented Planner to 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 within the Northern Home Counties Business. This position is project based, with flexibility for occasional remote working.

About Morgan Sindall
Morgan Sindall Construction is an Investors in People Platinum employer providingnational construction services to private and public sector customers across a range of markets. Together, we create great results for our customers, partners and people. We are one of the UK’S most successful Tier 1 contractors. As a progressive and ambitious company, our employees benefit from a safe and rewarding working environment.

About the role:

You will be working within our Construction London & Home Counties business, this position will involve a range of responsibilities, including but not limited to:

• Effectively manage the planning process with strong commercial awareness and strategic insight.
• Create pre-construction and construction programmes that are auditable and based on verified outputs and sequences or supported by consultation with our supply chain.
• Regularly monitor programmes, keeping the project teams informed of progress.
• Advise the project teams on programme and logistical implications arising from design changes.
• Prepare comprehensive planning reports that outline key project milestones and programme dates.
• Produce site logistics plans that are easy to understand and reflect a rigorous planning approach.
• Identify and present alternative construction methods—including Modern Methods of Construction (MMC), innovative practices, and value engineering opportunities—to the project team particularly at work winning stage.
• Develop clear planning commentaries that demonstrate a solid understanding of the project approach and execution strategy.

Ideally you will have:

Asta Power Projects experience

Significant experience in the main contracting market with experience of working on multiple project schemes between £10 and £80 million. Strong command of written and spoken English. Solid mathematical ability. On-site construction experience.

What are we looking for?

As an experienced Planner, you will have the ability to break down complex projects into manageable components. Capable of performing complex calculations related to quantities, outputs, and durations. Skilled in establishing logical and efficient construction sequences. Able to clearly explain complex concepts, share relevant information, and contribute meaningfully to both internal and external discussions.

Desirable:

• Minimum Level 4 qualification in a relevant discipline (e.g., HNC/NVQ4).
• Progressing toward MCIOB accreditation.
• Possession of a valid and appropriate CSCS card.

To thrive in our business, you should share our passion for the project at hand and enjoy working in an inclusive and hardworking team environment. At Morgan Sindall Construction our employees work collectively, encouraging and challenging each other to succeed. Across our business we treat everyone equally and have developed a community where voices are heard, and respected.

What can we offer you?

Working in our Northern Home Counties business, you will be part of a growing and dynamic team of people who are passionate about what they do and enjoy the challenge and pace of work in a hardworking and fun construction environment. No day will be the same and we challenge each other to deliver what’s right for our customers.

Our culture is so important to us and defines the way we go about our business. We are inclusive, supportive and team focused and take pride in the longstanding and committed relationships we have with our supply chain partners.

Our culture places a huge amount of trust in our team – we all know what is expected of us and we are committed to delivering as individuals and as a team.

We are Morgan Sindall Construction London and Home Counties Region

Our people in London and Home Counties are encouraged and rewarded to work as a team to achieve our Perfect Delivery philosophy. The success of this strategy to:find – win – deliver – repeat has yielded a healthy forward order book, enabling us to focus on strengthening our long-term work winning capability in our primary sectors of: education, public sector frameworks, civic buildings, leisure, investment linked opportunities and healthcare.

Our commitment to our people is as strong as the commitment to our clients. At Morgan Sindall Construction we recognise that our employees play a vital role in helping us achieve our goals. As a result, the company develops and promotes these employees who share their same sense of dedication. Our strength is our people whose skills, knowledge and integrity keep us at the forefront of our industry.

If you are interested in furthering your career in an inclusive and supportive environment, apply to us today.

Equality Statement

Morgan Sindall Construction seeks to recruit the best person for each of our roles, based on merit alone and free from bias. We’re committed to treating all our job applicants fairly and with respect, irrespective of their background, disability, or any other protected characteristic.

We recruit individuals who embody our core values of professionalism, expertise and trust which has given us a fantastic variety of people and cultures across our organisation.

Morgan Sindall Construction are committed to collaborating with skilled and dedicated people, we recognise that valuable experience is gained outside of the industry. We are welcoming and fully supportive of Veteran and Service Leaver applicants for all roles within the business.

We celebrate our diverse teams who make Morgan Sindall Construction the inclusive, collaborative and rewarding place it is to work. We hire the best in the industry, provide them the support to achieve their goals and challenge them to make a real impact on our business. If you want to join an organisation that truly sees and harnesses what makes you unique, apply to us today.

Diversity and Inclusion Statement

Our aim is to create a workplace built on acceptance, respect, and inclusion, where everyone feels that they belong and can make a meaningful contribution. We encourage applicants regardless of religion, ethnicity, nationality, disability status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, family, or parental status.Morgan Sindall Construction 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. In the recruitment process all applicants are required to provide the necessary right to work information and documentation. Our recruitment process should be accessible to all. If you need any assistance or accommodation during the recruitment process, please [email protected]