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Morgan Sindall Plc

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United Kingdom, Manchester

Category:
Construction

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Job Description:

Senior Planning Manager for North West England. We are looking for a Senior Planning Manager to support on REP U project.

Job Responsibility:

Provide coordinated planning strategies
Provide programmes as required for pre-construction and construction activities
Produce and monitor programme and planning activities
Provide planning direction, training and support to key members of the project team
Anticipate opportunities for risks in advance and advise on options to resolve
Produce tender programmes compliant with ITT, tender sum, design (where appropriate), assurance, and methodology agreed with suppliers and bid teams
Produce other programme tender deliverables as required by bid team
Deliver presentation of tender programme to both Internal and external customers
Objectively assess progress of project independently of project team
Provide detailed support and assistance to the project in order to enable the team to monitor pinch-points on the critical path and test and change logic where previously agreed to either improve upon the baseline programme or to mitigate potential delays
Produce reports and programme commentary to customers on particular reporting requirements
Produce programmes, reports and / or extract filters as required by the project team, including indication of deviation from the baseline programme
In conjunction with the commercial team, produce earned value analysis data in compliance with the customer and Morgan Sindalls’ requirements
Formally issue programme updates to the customer as required by the contract
Attend progress meetings with internal and external customers and deliver presentation on project progress
Acquire full conversance with planning software system and ensure upgrades are understood and implemented
Maintain awareness of current Morgan Sindall health and safety requirements and changes
Effectively communicate bid strategy and solutions to construction team
Influence and support team members to innovate and achieve optimum solutions
Provide feedback on objectives and identify training and development needs
Assist in the preparation of submission documents
Attend post tender negotiations with a view to taking increased responsibility
Proactively offer problem solving ideas and solutions

Requirements:

Degree level or equivalent
Competent in project management software preferably Primavera Version 6+
Extensive experience in programme and project management, project planning, including programme controls, project review, and cost and risk analysis
Understanding of the impact that commercial events and activities have on the baseline programme
Self-driven, results orientated with a positive outlook
Good management skills, with the ability to motivate employees to achieve high standard of compliance
Excellent organisational, planning and time management skills
able to manage projects simultaneously without compromising on standards and quality
Sound knowledge of the construction industry
Ability to ensure standards and specifications are met
Ability to work with senior management to set project and operational targets
Excellent negotiation and diplomacy skills and the ability to make a sound business case to senior stakeholders

What we offer:

Generous, incremental holiday entitlement with the option to buy five days
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
share-save scheme
discounts like cycle-to-work and gym memberships
support services for colleagues and their families

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Job Posted:
December 10, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

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Senior Planning Manager

Morgan Sindall Plc

Location:United Kingdom, Manchester

Category:Construction

Contract Type:Not provided

Salary:

Job Description:

Job Responsibility:

Requirements:

Additional Information:

Job Posted:December 10, 2025

Location:
United Kingdom, Manchester

Category:
Construction

Contract Type:
Not provided

Job Posted:
December 10, 2025