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Job Description
Senior Planner UK Wide
Location: UK-wide (travel required)
Contract: Full-time Permanent
Projects: Major infrastructure & energy schemes across the UK
Role Summary
OCU Group is seeking a Senior Planner to take the lead in shaping and delivering the planning function across some of the UKs most high-impact infrastructure and energy projects.
This role will see you collaborate with project managers engineers commercial teams and client stakeholders to create maintain and optimise robust construction programmes that drive project success. If you are looking to step into a role where your expertise directly shapes project outcomes across complex high-value schemes this is it.
Key Responsibilities
Develop manage and maintain fully resourced construction programmes using Primavera P6.
Track progress against baselines identify risks and implement mitigation strategies.
Integrate contractor subcontractor and supplier schedules into master project programmes.
Produce dashboards critical path analysis and earned value reports for leadership and client use.
Lead and support planning reviews programme meetings and risk workshops.
Provide strategic planning input into commercial and delivery discussions.
Mentor junior planners and collaborate with planning leads to maintain consistent standards.
Drive continuous improvement in planning practices across OCU projects.
Essential Requirements
Proven track record in construction planning on major infrastructure or energy projects.
Advanced proficiency with Primavera P6 and strong reporting skills.
Clear understanding of full project lifecycle stages (mobilisation through close-out).
Familiarity with NEC or FIDIC contracts.
Confident stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
Desirable Experience
Background in energy sector projects substations grid connections generation or utilities.
Experience within regulated environments or DNO/Transmission Operator frameworks.
Knowledge of forensic planning and delay analysis techniques.
Soft Skills
Detail-focused with a proactive solution-driven mindset.
Comfortable working independently and across dispersed teams.
Strong leadership qualities with a passion for mentoring.
Travel & Work Location
UK-based with flexibility to travel to projects/sites as needed.
Hybrid working Office and Site.
Why Join OCU
OCU leads the way in end-to-end infrastructure engineering across the utilities digital and energy markets delivering safely efficiently and at scale.
We partner with many of the UKs leading power energy transition water telecoms and digital clients delivering critical infrastructure that keeps the country running. With PE-backed growth and a strong pipeline of projects theres never been a better time to join OCU.
This isnt just a job its a chance to play a part in shaping the future of the UKs infrastructure.
Ready to lead from the front Apply today and be part of OCUs journey.
Employment Type
Full Time
