Junior Planner
14 days ago
Stockport
Junior Planner UK Infrastructure Projects (Energy Sector) Location: UK-based (regular travel to Scotland including Shetland) Projects: Shetland Eccles & associated large-scale schemes Package: Competitive salary benefits career growth opportunities 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 countrys leading power energy transition water telecoms and digital clients we are looking for the very best talent to join our growing team. Shape the future of UK energy one schedule at a time. Were looking for a driven Junior Planner to join our infrastructure team supporting high-impact energy projects across the UK including landmark works in Shetland and Eccles. If youre early in your planning career and want hands-on exposure to some of the UKs most exciting infrastructure schemes this role offers the perfect mix of learning variety and responsibility. What youll be doing • Assist with creating updating and maintaining project schedules in Primavera P6 guided by experienced Senior Planners., • Monitor progress flag delays and help keep projects on track against key milestones., • Support the integration of contractor/subcontractor schedules into master programmes., • Prepare schedule-based reports dashboards and critical path analysis., • Contribute to risk planning and what if scenario analysis., • Collaborate with delivery teams engineers and project managers both remotely and on site. Essential: • UK driving licence and willingness to travel (including Shetland)., • Basic understanding of Primavera P6 (or similar scheduling software)., • Strong Microsoft Excel and document management skills., • Knowledge of project lifecycles in energy or infrastructure (pre-construction construction commissioning)., • Exposure to energy sector projects (HV substations grid connections generation assets or island infrastructure)., • Understanding of NEC/FIDIC contracts in relation to programme management., • Be part of nation-shaping energy projects., • Learn directly from highly experienced planners., • Hybrid working balance home office and site-based work. Key Skills GIS,JAWS,Military Experience,Business Management,Emergency Management,Joint Operations,Production Planning,Relationship Management,Strategic Planning,ERP Systems,Exercise Planning,MRP Employment Type : Full Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1