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Senior Planner Power & Energy Projects
Location: Perth
Salary: Competitive Bonus package
Contract Type: Permanent Full-time
Shape the Future of Power Infrastructure with OCU Group
OCU Group is at the forefront of end-to-end infrastructure engineering across the utilities digital and energy sectors safely and efficiently delivering complex high-value projects for some of the UKs most recognised clients.
Following exceptional growth and our expansion into international markets were now looking for a Senior Planner to strengthen our Power Distribution team supporting major works for SSEN and other tier-one clients.
This is a key opportunity to work on high-profile distribution substation cabling and civil engineering projects and to play a pivotal role in driving the success of OCUs growing energy portfolio.
What Youll Do
As a Senior Planner youll take ownership of programme management and planning strategy ensuring delivery excellence across a series of complex NEC Option Abased projects.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Developing maintaining and optimising detailed construction programmes using Primavera P6 (non-negotiable).
- Building programmes from first principles across electrical cabling and civil scopes.
- Monitoring progress against baselines identifying risks and preparing delay and early warning reports.
- Integrating subcontractor and supplier programmes into master schedules.
- Leading planning reviews stakeholder sessions and risk workshops.
- Supporting commercial teams with strategic planning insights and schedule impact analysis.
- Providing mentoring and guidance to junior planners fostering a culture of collaboration and excellence.
What Were Looking For
- Proven track record as a Senior Planner on major infrastructure or energy distribution projects.
- Strong background in cabling substations and civil engineering.
- Experience within tier-one contractors or major utilities.
- Excellent understanding of NEC Option A contracts.
- Advanced Primavera P6 skills (essential).
- Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Collaborative mindset with the ability to support and guide others.
Why OCU
OCU leads the way in delivering critical infrastructure across the utilities energy transition water telecoms and digitalmarkets. With over 1bn annual turnover and a continued focus on innovation growth and excellence were not just part of the industry were driving it forward.
At OCU youll join a forward-thinking business offering:
- Long-term project security and career progression.
- Exposure to industry-leading technology and delivery practices.
- A collaborative people-first culture where your expertise makes a tangible difference.
Ready to Power the Future
If youre a Senior Planner looking to take the next step in your career leading from the front on some of the UKs most exciting energy infrastructure projects wed love to hear from you.
Interviews available immediately apply today to join OCUs Scottish operations in Perth.
Key Skills
- Presentation Skills
- Six Sigma
- Construction Estimating
- Earned Value Management
- Emergency Management
- Joint Operations
- Production Planning
- Project Planning
- Strategic Planning
- Microsoft Project
- Auto Estimating
- Exercise Planning
About Company
Established in 1994 OCU Group is one of the fastest growing utility engineering contractors in the UK with a long successful track record in delivering customer-focused civil engineering solutions.Working directly with many of the countrys leading blue-chip power water telecoms and ra ... View more
