Set the direction. Win the work. Shape the future.
We are looking for a
Senior Pre-Construction Planner
to join our high-performing preconstruction team.
This is a critical role responsible for producing accurate and competitive programmes that support successful project delivery from the very beginning.
This is an office based role in
Borehamwood
Key Responsibilities:
Analyse tender and bid documents to produce detailed programmes covering design, procurement, construction, installation, and commissioning
Coordinate with bid and technical teams to align planning outputs with project strategy and client requirements
Develop tender programmes into fully resourced, first-principal construction programmes
Provide planning insight, risk analysis, and reporting to support commercial and operational decisions
Represent planning in client and internal meetings throughout the preconstruction phase
Ensure compliance with planning processes, standards, and tools across the business
Mentor and guide other planners, supporting the development of a strong planning team
What You Bring:
Proven experience in pre-construction and delivery planning across complex projects
Strong working knowledge of Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, and planning tools
Understanding of construction methods, contract forms such as NEC, FIDIC, and project controls
Clear communication, critical thinking, and the ability to operate under pressure in competitive bid environments
Why This Role Matters:
This role is central to our work-winning strategy. The programmes you create form the foundation of project delivery, influence client confidence, and help secure future business. Your expertise ensures that every bid is not just competitive, but deliverable.
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.
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