Planner

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 country’s leading blue-chip power, water, telecoms and rail clients, we are looking for the very best talent to join our growing team.

We pride ourselves on empowering our employees and offering opportunities for them to take control of their own personal development and career progression in a supportive environment.

We believe that being successful is a choice.

We choose to be successful.

We are OCU, ‘One Company United’.

Planner – Competitive Salary & Benefits Package

UK-wide | Hybrid | Travel to Projects as Required

Are you ready to play a key role in shaping the UK’s future infrastructure? We’re looking for an ambitious Planner to join our growing project delivery team, supporting some of the country’s most high-profile energy and infrastructure projects . This is more than just scheduling – it’s about being at the heart of nation-critical programmes , driving performance, and helping deliver projects that power communities and enable the UK’s energy transition.

The Role

As a Planner, you’ll work closely with Senior Planners, Project Managers, and Engineering teams to develop, maintain, and optimise project schedules across multiple phases. From procurement and construction through to commissioning, you’ll ensure that timelines are realistic, risks are managed, and programmes stay on track.

What You’ll Do

• Build, update, and maintain detailed project schedules using Primavera P6 .
• Track progress against milestones, identifying and mitigating risks or delays.
• Integrate supplier and subcontractor schedules into master programmes.
• Produce clear, accurate reports, dashboards, and schedule analysis for internal and client stakeholders.
• Contribute to risk workshops, programme reviews, and planning sessions.
• Support the standardisation of planning processes across projects.

What We’re Looking For

Desirable Extras

Why Join Us?

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.

Ready to take the next step? Apply today and help deliver the projects that will power the UK for generations to come.