Job Description

Planner - Competitive Salary & Benefits Package

UK-wide | Hybrid | Travel to Projects as Required

Are you ready to play a key role in shaping the UK's future infrastructure? We're looking for an ambitious

Planner

to join our growing project delivery team, supporting some of the country's most high-profile

energy and infrastructure projects

. This is more than just scheduling - it's about being at the heart of

nation-critical programmes

, driving performance, and helping deliver projects that power communities and enable the UK's energy transition.

The Role

As a Planner, you'll work closely with

Senior Planners, Project Managers, and Engineering teams

to develop, maintain, and optimise project schedules across multiple phases. From procurement and construction through to commissioning, you'll ensure that timelines are realistic, risks are managed, and programmes stay on track.

What You'll Do

Build, update, and maintain detailed project schedules using

Primavera P6

. Track progress against milestones, identifying and mitigating risks or delays. Integrate supplier and subcontractor schedules into master programmes. Produce clear, accurate

reports, dashboards, and schedule analysis

for internal and client stakeholders. Contribute to risk workshops, programme reviews, and planning sessions. Support the

standardisation of planning processes

across projects.

What We're Looking For

Hands-on experience in

construction or infrastructure planning

. Strong technical ability with

Primavera P6

and solid Excel skills. Understanding of project lifecycles from mobilisation to completion. Knowledge of

NEC or FIDIC contract frameworks

. Excellent communication and organisational skills, with confidence engaging across project teams.

Desirable Extras

Experience in the

energy/utilities sector

(substations, grid connections, major civils). Familiarity with earned value management, critical path, and delay analysis. Previous involvement in client-side reporting and programme governance.

Why Join Us?

Competitive salary & package

- aligned to your experience and expertise.

Hybrid & flexible working

- mix of home, office, and site-based planning. Opportunity to work on

flagship UK infrastructure projects

with real national impact. Be part of a

collaborative, forward-thinking team

where your input drives success. Ongoing

career development and training opportunities

with clear progression pathways.

Company Information

OCU leads the way

in end-to-end infrastructure engineering in the

utilities, digital, and energy markets

, specialising in safely and efficiently delivering complex client requirements.


Our breadth of capabilities and depth of operational capacity, paired with our cutting-edge technology, ensure that we are not just part of the market;

we are leading it

.


Working directly with many of the country's leading

power, energy transition, water, telecoms, and digital clients

, we are looking for the very best talent to join our growing team.

Ready to take the next step?

Apply today and help deliver the projects that will power the UK for generations to come.