Planner
Morgan Sindall Infrastructure
Motherwell · posted 21 August 2026
Job type
contract
Location
Motherwell, Scotland
Category
Engineering
Planner (Trainee)
Morgan Sindall Infrastructure have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Section Engineer or Sub Agent who is looking for a career change.
About The Role
In this role, you will combine your site-based experience with training in planning methodologies and software to develop project programmes during the pre-construction phase. Working alongside and with the support of a Senior Planner, you will monitor progress throughout the delivery phase, ensuring programmes are updated accurately and reflect project performance, risks, and key milestones.
Core Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain logic-linked design, procurement, and construction programmes.
- Contribute to the development of the project delivery strategy and construction methodology.
- Review engineering drawings and produce material take-offs to determine activity durations.
- Update, monitor and communicate progress through the programme and dashboards.
- Communicate programme status and progress to clients, operational teams, and subcontractors.
- Develop and maintain lookahead programmes.
- Assist with collaborative planning workshops.
- Identify programme risks and communicate these to operational and commercial teams.
Training Provided
- Planning software training
- Planning methodologies training.
- NEC contract and commercial training.
- Mentoring from experienced Planners.
About You
Qualifications
- HNC in Civil Engineering or related discipline
Experience
- 5 to 10 years site experience as a Section Engineer or Sub Agent
- Experience of working on civil engineering and/or energy transmission projects in an operational role.
- Experience of creating and maintaining lookahead programmes.
Attributes
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- A collaborative team player.
- Self-motivated and proactive.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Able to work to demanding deadlines.
Planner (Trainee)
Morgan Sindall Infrastructure have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Section Engineer or Sub Agent who is looking for a career change.
Experience
- 5 to 10 years site experience as a Section Engineer or Sub Agent
- Experience of working on civil engineering and/or energy transmission projects in an operational role.
- Experience of creating and maintaining lookahead programmes.
Attributes
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- A collaborative team player.
- Self-motivated and proactive.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Able to work to demanding deadlines.