As a Senior Planner, you are responsible for developing and managing project programmes across all phases, from inception, feasibility, tender, and bid through to completion, covering Design, Procurement, Construction, Installation, and Commissioning activities. You liaise closely with construction and site teams to update programmes, monitor progress, and provide management insights and reporting. Working on water schemes for both United Utilities and Yorkshire Water
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The analysis and evaluation of project tender and bid documents to build detailed programmes specifying cost, time and resource requirements (NEC or other contract types).
- Liaise with members of tender and bid teams during the tender process as required and co-ordinate their input into planning activities.
- Development of tender and bid programmes into construction programmes (1st principals).
- Production and updating programmes throughout the duration and life cycle of Projects.
- Implement change control processes: including early warnings, compensations events and construction/project managers instructions as and when required and supply chain inputs/outputs. Detail the effects of the change events - early warnings and project managers’ instructions to the approved programme and report back to the business areas.
- Co-ordination of inputs and outputs into/form the programme from the construction team and take the ‘lead’ on programme development and timely updating, analysis and critique.
- Review construction progress with input from the construction team, including the supply chain, update programmes and produce reports as necessary
- Create earned value/project reporting encompassing resource & cost loading with associated reporting.
- Highlight areas of concern about construction progress and review risks and mitigation measures with the construction and delivery teams.
- Assist the Project Manager as directed with planning related matters.
- Attend meetings as required with Project Teams and Clients.
- Liaise with Client’s Planners, Construction Managers and Project Managers as required.
- Attend site regularly (if not based on site) to assist teams with planning matters.
- Collation of progress information & production of progress reporting as required.
- Ensure planning techniques across the Company are complied with and adhered to.
- Management and supervision of other Planners as directed by the Planning Manager.
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Experienced Senior P6 Project Management within the Water Industry (Mandatory)
- Primavera P6 Experienced Practitioner (Mandatory)
- Experience with NEC Form of Contracts (Mandatory)
- Working Knowledge of FIDIC & JCT Forms of Contract (Desirable)
- HNC (Construction related) or equivalent.
- Demonstration of knowledge and practical application of project controls, planning and construction activities.
- Computer literate with a good working knowledge of planning and controls tools and techniques, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, Primavera P6
- Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) card – Visitor – Yellow (can be obtained).
- Keep informed of updates, new technology and software developments.
- Driving Licence.
At OCU Group, we don’t just deliver infrastructure - we help power modern life.
As one of the UK’s fastest-growing utility and infrastructure businesses, we deliver complex, nationally critical projects across power, energy transition, water, telecoms, and digital infrastructure. Over the last five years, OCU has grown five-fold to a £1.1bn organisation, expanding both organically and through strategic acquisitions across the UK, Australia, New Zealand and India.
Our growth is driven by ambitious people, operational excellence, and a commitment to doing things properly. We work on projects that genuinely matter by supporting the UK’s energy transition, strengthening essential infrastructure, and helping build more sustainable communities for the future.
Whether you’re an experienced professional looking to take ownership of major projects and influence delivery at scale, or someone starting your career through an apprenticeship, graduate programme, or placement route, OCU offers real opportunity to grow, develop, and make an impact.
We are building a business where high performance, collaboration, innovation, and accountability sit at the centre of our culture. Our people are trusted to lead, encouraged to challenge thinking, and supported to continuously develop their skills and careers.
At OCU, you won’t just join a growing business, you’ll help shape it.
Our Culture & Values
At OCU, our values are at the heart of everything we do. We care about safety, lead with integrity, strive to be better every day, make a positive impact, and deliver to grow, together, as One Company United.
Our Commitment to Inclusion
At OCU Group, we believe diversity, inclusion, and belonging are fundamental to building stronger teams, better ideas, and a more successful business. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are committed to creating an environment where everyone feels valued and supported.
As part of our commitment to fairness and equality, candidates may be asked to complete an equal opportunities monitoring form during the recruitment process. This information is used for monitoring purposes only and plays no part in hiring decisions.
We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and are committed to offering interviews to candidates with disabilities or long-term health conditions who meet the essential criteria for the role.
To ensure that everyone has a fair opportunity to join our team, please inform us if you require any reasonable adjustments to our recruitment and interview process is, by emailing
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