Senior Planner

Talented people are the key to our success

We’re excited to offer an opportunity for an experienced Senior Planner to join a major National Grid Sealink project in Kent
, valued at circa £95m
. Delivered through the GGP framework
, this scheme will play a key role in increasing transmission capacity and supporting new energy connections, initially through ECI before progressing into delivery.

Working under the guidance of the MSI Offshore Planning Manager
, you’ll provide critical planning support across the project lifecycle, ensuring programmes are robust, compliant, and aligned with delivery objectives.

This role offers the chance to be part of a growing sector with a long‑term pipeline of work
, contributing to nationally significant infrastructure.

• Developing, maintaining and monitoring integrated project programmes using Primavera P6
• Producing and managing programmes aligned with ITT requirements, design, cost, assurance and methodology
• Providing detailed critical path analysis
  , identifying pinch points and proposing solutions to mitigate delays
• Delivering programme updates, reports and commentary to both internal teams and external stakeholders
• Supporting project teams with planning insights, reporting (EVM), and performance tracking
• Attending and presenting at progress meetings
  , ensuring clear communication of project status
• Formally issuing programme updates in line with contractual requirements (NEC3/4)

• Proven experience in a Senior Planner or Project Controls role within infrastructure or energy
• Strong working knowledge of Primavera P6, EVM, and NEC3/4 contracts
• Experience working within ECI and design programme environments
• Demonstrable site‑based planning and project controls experience
• Familiarity with tools such as GIS and Aphex (desirable)
• Degree‑qualified, with APM accreditation or Chartered Engineer status preferred

This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in a high‑profile National Grid project
, with exposure to complex programme delivery and the chance to develop your career within a long‑term, expanding energy portfolio
.

• 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
• 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.

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.