Morgan Sindall Group Plc is seeking an Assistant Cost Manager to support the delivery of projects under the National Grid Great Grid Upgrade Framework. The successful candidate will work from Birchwood, Warrington and will engage in various financial and administrative tasks, including managing costs and collaborating with project teams. This role requires a full UK Driving Licence and flexibility for hybrid work. Exceptional skills in finance and project management are essential. The company offers generous holiday, a contributory pension scheme, and opportunities for professional development.
04/07/2026
Full time
Morgan Sindall Group Plc is seeking an Assistant Cost Manager to support the delivery of projects under the National Grid Great Grid Upgrade Framework. The successful candidate will work from Birchwood, Warrington and will engage in various financial and administrative tasks, including managing costs and collaborating with project teams. This role requires a full UK Driving Licence and flexibility for hybrid work. Exceptional skills in finance and project management are essential. The company offers generous holiday, a contributory pension scheme, and opportunities for professional development.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Planner to join us in delivering the Metrowest scheme which will reconnect Bristol and Portishead by rail, providing the capability to introduce an hourly (or better) passenger service between Bristol Temple Meads, Pill, and Portishead along the Portishead single line ELR: POD . The scheme includes new stations at Pill and at Portishead and track works extending from Ashton Gate Level Crossing (121m 18ch) to Portishead Station (129m 30ch). This role will suit a Sub Agent or Agent looking to move into planning or an existing planning professional looking for their next challenge. Responsibilities Develop detailed programmes in P6. Review drawings and produce material take-offs to calculate activity durations. Review sub-contractor programmes and integrate with our own programme. Ensure the programme is produced on time by understanding the planning process to meet challenging deadlines, understanding the interface and reliance between elements/disciplines, and developing and monitoring integrated design, procurement, construction and commissioning programmes. Update, monitor and communicate progress through the programme, programme narrative and dashboards. Provide planning support to both the pre-contract, operations and commercial teams. Understand civil construction techniques and develop them into the programme. Communicate the programme to the client, operational teams and sub-contractors. Support the operational teams with lookahead programmes. Support collaborative planning workshops. Take ownership of the programme. Identify and communicate programme risks to the operations and commercial teams. Manage and incorporate CEs into the construction programme and jointly with the commercial team, secure full entitlement under the contract. Experience Required Degree qualified in Civil Engineering or equivalent. Experience of working in an operational role as a Sub-Agent or Agent with a desire to move into planning preferable. Experience of working in the rail sector preferred. Experience of working with P6 and MS Project. Experience of using time chainage software is desirable but not essential. A good understanding of NEC contracts. Knowledge of the NEC change management process and experience of developing CE programmes. Experience of creating PowerBi dashboards would be an advantage. What we can offer you 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.
04/07/2026
Full time
We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Planner to join us in delivering the Metrowest scheme which will reconnect Bristol and Portishead by rail, providing the capability to introduce an hourly (or better) passenger service between Bristol Temple Meads, Pill, and Portishead along the Portishead single line ELR: POD . The scheme includes new stations at Pill and at Portishead and track works extending from Ashton Gate Level Crossing (121m 18ch) to Portishead Station (129m 30ch). This role will suit a Sub Agent or Agent looking to move into planning or an existing planning professional looking for their next challenge. Responsibilities Develop detailed programmes in P6. Review drawings and produce material take-offs to calculate activity durations. Review sub-contractor programmes and integrate with our own programme. Ensure the programme is produced on time by understanding the planning process to meet challenging deadlines, understanding the interface and reliance between elements/disciplines, and developing and monitoring integrated design, procurement, construction and commissioning programmes. Update, monitor and communicate progress through the programme, programme narrative and dashboards. Provide planning support to both the pre-contract, operations and commercial teams. Understand civil construction techniques and develop them into the programme. Communicate the programme to the client, operational teams and sub-contractors. Support the operational teams with lookahead programmes. Support collaborative planning workshops. Take ownership of the programme. Identify and communicate programme risks to the operations and commercial teams. Manage and incorporate CEs into the construction programme and jointly with the commercial team, secure full entitlement under the contract. Experience Required Degree qualified in Civil Engineering or equivalent. Experience of working in an operational role as a Sub-Agent or Agent with a desire to move into planning preferable. Experience of working in the rail sector preferred. Experience of working with P6 and MS Project. Experience of using time chainage software is desirable but not essential. A good understanding of NEC contracts. Knowledge of the NEC change management process and experience of developing CE programmes. Experience of creating PowerBi dashboards would be an advantage. What we can offer you 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.
Morgan Sindall Group Plc is seeking a Senior Planner to join their team working on the Metrowest scheme, aiming to enhance rail connections between Bristol and Portishead. This role is ideal for an individual transitioning from an operational position or a professional planner ready for a new challenge. The successful candidate will create detailed programmes, review contractor schedules, manage risk, and support collaborative planning workshops. The position offers generous vacation time, flexible work arrangements, and a contributory pension scheme among other benefits.
04/07/2026
Full time
Morgan Sindall Group Plc is seeking a Senior Planner to join their team working on the Metrowest scheme, aiming to enhance rail connections between Bristol and Portishead. This role is ideal for an individual transitioning from an operational position or a professional planner ready for a new challenge. The successful candidate will create detailed programmes, review contractor schedules, manage risk, and support collaborative planning workshops. The position offers generous vacation time, flexible work arrangements, and a contributory pension scheme among other benefits.