Morgan Sindall Infrastructure
Senior Planner (Senior Engineer)
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Senior Planner
Wixams, Bedfordshire
Talented people are the key to our success.
We are looking for an experienced Senior Planner to join our team on the Wixams project, a unique and high-profile rail infrastructure scheme currently progressing through the design phase, with delivery works anticipated to commence in early 2027.
As the project gathers momentum, this is an exciting opportunity to become involved at a pivotal stage, helping to shape construction strategy and develop robust delivery plans as the design evolves.
Working closely with the Head of Planning and Planning Lead for Wixams, you will support the planning function in developing construction methodologies, undertaking scenario planning, and ensuring the project team is producing the optimum delivery strategy.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the Planning Lead in the development and maintenance of project programmes.
- Develop and refine construction and scenario plans as the design progresses.
- Lead constructability reviews and planning activities throughout the design stages.
- Work collaboratively with engineering, delivery, and commercial teams to ensure programme integration.
- Communicate planning strategies and programme requirements effectively across project stakeholders.
- Support NEC contract administration requirements from a planning perspective.
- Contribute to the development of innovative solutions to complex construction challenges.
About You
We're looking for someone with practical site experience who understands how projects are delivered and can translate that knowledge into high-quality construction programmes.
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You will ideally have:
- HND, Degree or Degree Apprenticeship in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
- A desire to progress towards, or currently be working towards, Engineering Chartership.
- Demonstrable experience within civil engineering construction environments.
- Previous rail project experience preferred.
- Strong working knowledge of Primavera P6.
- Experience working under NEC contracts.
- A background in site engineering, Section Engineer or Agent-level roles, looking to transition into or further develop a planning career.
- Experience producing construction plans and methodologies from first principles.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
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
- 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.
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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 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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