Planner

Planner – Central Belt Projects

Location: Scotland-based (Central Belt preferred)
Working model: Permanent (PAYE)
Travel: Site visits across projects in the Central Belt (Hybrid)
Projects: HV, ICP and BESS schemes across Scotland

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Planner to support the development and delivery of major UK energy infrastructure projects across Scotland. This role sits at the heart of programme delivery, working closely with Senior Planners, Project Managers, and Engineering teams to build, maintain, and optimise fully integrated project programmes.

Over the past nine months, the Planning function at OCU Energy has transformed from a small support unit into a true planning powerhouse a growing team of high-calibre planners, strong operational managers, and a forward-thinking Director driving best-in-class delivery standards.

Due to continued success and new project awards, we are expanding again. These roles are not about headcount growth alone they are about ensuring every project receives the planning focus it deserves, keeping OCU clearly ahead of the competition.

If you want to join a fast-moving, ambitious environment where planning genuinely influences outcomes, this is your opportunity

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and manage integrated programmes for HV (33kV–132kV), ICP, and BESS projects.
• Protect energisation milestones, managing critical paths and re-sequencing works as needed.
• Integrate long-lead procurement into programme logic and manage supplier interfaces.
• Plan complex HV cable routes with temporary works and site-driven changes.
• Produce risk-based programmes, mitigation strategies, and recovery schedules.
• Interface with clients, designers, ICPs, OEMs, and DNOs.
• Deliver clear programme updates, dashboards, and reports for governance and commercial teams.

Essential Experience

• Proven construction or infrastructure planning background, preferably in energy.
• Experience delivering complex HV, ICP, or energy infrastructure programmes.
• Advanced Primavera P6 and strong Excel skills.
• Solid understanding of project lifecycles and critical path management.
• Knowledge of NEC and/or FIDIC contracts.

Desirable Experience

• Exposure to substations, grid connections, ICP, or BESS projects.
• Client, DNO, and OEM interface experience.
• Familiarity with programme governance, earned value reporting, and scenario planning.
• Experience with Power BI or similar tools.

Take the next step with OCU Energy

Join a planning team shaping how energy infrastructure is delivered — not just supporting it.

Apply now.