Senior Planner
Senior Planner
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Job Description
OCU Group have been targeting increased growth across the regulated opportunities across Scotland. This has led to successful awards of new contracts creating an exciting new opportunity for a Senior Planner to come and join the Perth based delivery team.
Are you an experienced planner with a passion for making a difference We are looking for a dynamic and driven Senior Planner to join our team! At OCU we are committed to shaping the future through excellence in planning.
At OCU we believe in a set of core values that guide everything we do. As a Senior Planner we expect you to embody the following OCU Values in your daily work.
Working directly with many of the countrys leading blue-chip power water telecoms and rail clients we are looking for the very best talent to join our growing team.
Role Overview
The Project Planner plays a key role in ensuring the successful delivery of projects by developing monitoring and maintaining comprehensive project schedules and plans. Working closely with project teams stakeholders and subcontractors the Project Planner ensures that timelines resources and costs are effectively managed to meet project objectives.
The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills extensive experience with planning tools and a collaborative mindset to contribute to the success of complex construction and infrastructure projects.
Duties and Responsibilities
Project Planning and Scheduling
Develop detailed project schedules incorporating all phases of the project lifecycle from initiation to completion.
Identify and sequence project activities milestones and deliverables to ensure realistic timelines.
Monitoring and Progress Reporting
Track and monitor project progress ensuring adherence to schedules and timelines.
Prepare and deliver regular progress reports including Gantt charts and performance updates to stakeholders.
Risk and Change Management
Conduct risk analysis to identify potential project challenges and impacts on schedules.
Collaborate with the project team to develop mitigation strategies and contingency plans.
Stakeholder Coordination
Collaborate with project managers engineers and other stakeholders to ensure accurate planning and coordination.
Act as the point of contact for all scheduling-related queries and updates.
Planning Tools and Systems
Utilise project planning tools such as Primavera P6 MS Project or equivalent software to create and manage schedules.
Ensure all planning data is accurately recorded and maintained in line with company procedures.
Develop and implement standardised planning processes and templates to enhance efficiency and consistency.
Skills and Experience
Bachelors degree in Construction Management Engineering or a related field. Equivalent qualifications or experience may be considered.
Proven experience as a Project Planner in the construction infrastructure or renewable energy sectors.
Strong expertise in project planning tools such as Primavera P6 MS Project or similar software.
Demonstrated ability to manage complex project schedules and deliver results.
Excellent organisational and time-management abilities.
Proficiency in project management methodologies and tools.
Technical Expertise: Deep understanding of civil and electrical engineering requirements for ICP and BESS projects.
Health & Safety Leadership: Strong commitment to maintaining a safe and compliant site environment.
Operational Efficiency: Skilled in managing site activities and resources to achieve project objectives.
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 countrys leading power energy transition water telecoms and digital clients we are looking for the very best talent to join our growing team.
Employment Type
Full Time
