Morgan Sindall Infrastructure
Assistant Planner
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Location: Manchester
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Morgan Sindall Infrastructure delivers some of the UK’s most complex and critical infrastructure projects across a range of sectors, connecting people, places, and communities through responsible infrastructure delivery.
Job description:
The Assistant 4D Planner supports the development, maintenance and use of 4D models to help site teams understand and deliver the plan. They focus on collecting, organising and updating information from safety, procurement, commercial and engineering teams so that the 4D model accurately reflects the latest intent, constraints and status of the works. This role is an entry pathway into 4D planning, aimed at someone with strong digital skills and an interest in construction sequencing, who can provide practical support to the Section 4D Planner and the wider delivery team.
Responsibilities:
- Assist the Section 4D Planner in building and updating 4D models for defined sections of work, including basic sequencing, object assignment and visual checks.
- Liaise with safety (SHEQ) teams to capture key safety constraints, exclusion zones, access routes and phasing requirements and ensure these are reflected in the 4D model and associated views.
- Support procurement by tracking key material and equipment delivery dates and feeding this information into short term 4D sequences and look ahead reviews.
- Work with commercial teams to align 4D views with key milestones, payment events and compensation event assessments, helping to provide visual evidence where requested.
- Support site engineers (on-site) in using the 4D model to review planned methods, access and temporary works, and to communicate sequences to supervisors and operatives.
- Help gather and structure programme, model and progress data from multiple sources (e.g. planners, site diaries, progress reports) ready for use by the Section 4D Planner.
- Maintain basic model housekeeping for section 4D files (layering, naming, viewpoints, saved animations) in line with project standards.
- Prepare simple visualisations, screenshots and short animations to support inductions, safety briefings, method statement reviews and stakeholder meetings.
- Record and update progress information at element or activity level under guidance from the Section 4D Planner, supporting visual progress reviews.
- Flag data gaps, inconsistencies or clashes in the information provided by other functions and escalate them promptly to the Section 4D Planner.
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Requirements:
- Interest or background in construction, engineering, 3D modelling, animation, game design or other digital visualisation disciplines.
- Basic experience (or strong willingness to learn) in 3D or 4D tools such as Synchro, Navisworks, Revit, SketchUp, or game/CGI engines.
- Competent in Microsoft Office tools, with good general digital literacy.
- Ability to read and understand simple Gantt charts and basic construction drawings, or willingness to develop this skill quickly.
- Strong organisational skills for managing files, data and updates from multiple stakeholders.
- Ability to work on-site 4-5 days per week to support site-based teams
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What is 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)
- 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.
The application process
Click "Apply" to upload your CV, provide contact details, and answer a few role-specific questions. Once your application is reviewed, our Talent team will notify you of the outcome. If selected, you’ll be invited to either an in-person or virtual interview via Teams.
At Morgan Sindall, we are an equal opportunities employer and Investors in People company, committed to creating an inclusive and supportive workplace.
Morgan Sindall employs only those with the legal right to work in the UK. Proof of eligibility is required during the recruitment process.
Morgan Sindall Infrastructure has a commitment to sourcing candidates directly and as such we do not accept speculative CVs from agencies. Please note that any CVs submitted will be deemed as gifted to Morgan Sindall and any agency terms & conditions associated with the use of such CVs will be null and void.
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