Planner

United Infrastructure; Clachan; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure services company in the UK is seeking an experienced Planner to prepare project schedules and assist in planning control structures. This role offers a flexible hybrid work arrangement from our Glasgow office, requiring proficiency in Primavera P6 and experience in energy or infrastructure projects. Ideal candidates will have a relevant bachelor's degree and strong project management skills. The position promotes career advancement while contributing to critical infrastructure projects across the UK.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Competitive salary with regular reviews

Flexible benefits package

Commitment to continued professional development

Qualifications

• Established level of experience in planning role.
• Knowledge of NEC contracts and earned value analysis.
• Ability to develop and maintain project schedules.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed project programmes in Primavera P6.
• Monitor and control planning activities throughout all project stages.
• Collaborate with engineering and third parties to maintain accurate programmes.
• Prepare and distribute regular updates to project programmes.

Skills

Proficiency in Primavera P6

Good written and verbal communication skills

Ability to manage multiple tasks

Proactive problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical or business discipline

Job description

United Infrastructureis a UK-based infrastructure services company delivering critical energy, power, water, telecoms and social infrastructure projects. Following the acquisition of Wood’s UK Transmission & Distribution business, United Infrastructure has strengthened its capabilities in power engineering, construction and asset optimisation, supporting grid resilience and the transition to a low-carbon energy system. The company partners with public and private clients to deliver safe, sustainable and future-ready infrastructure across the UK.

Job Description

UI Power T&D is looking for an experienced Planner to prepare and report on project programmes, assist the Senior Planner & Planning Manager, and maintain planning control structures; with a preference for candidates holding a relevant bachelor’s degree and experience in scheduling using Primavera P6. The role offers a flexible hybrid work arrangement from our Glasgow office with some site travel.

In this role, you will report to the senior planner and will work alongside an experienced delivery team. You will be responsible for preparing, reviewing, and reporting project schedules while assisting the senior planner in creating detailed schedules and maintaining planning control structures. Requiring a bachelor’s degree in a technical or business field, experience in scheduling, proficiency in Primavera P6 and strong project management skills. Ad hoc travel to site(s) will be required. The position offers flexibility, allowing the successful candidate to have a hybrid working arrangement based out of our Glasgow office.

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The Role

This position is ideal for an experienced planner from a major infrastructure or energy project background seeking a new challenge and career advancement. Proficiency in Primavera P6, familiarity with NEC frameworks, and flexibility to travel to sites are essential.

Our Clients and Projects

Designing the future. Transforming the world.

As a prominent company providing engineering and construction services to the UK transmission and distribution sector, we take pride in being at the forefront of the net zero 2050 initiative. Our secured workstream for years to come speaks volumes about our commitment to this cause. You will be contributing to the increased network capacity required to deliver the UK government's pathway to 2030 and the transition to net zero. You will be joining our ever-growing business. You will be initially supporting our client SSE.

What we can offer

• Meaningful and interesting projectsdelivered to leaders of industry across emerging energy sectors
• Flexible working arrangementsthat balance client, team and individual needs offering hybrid and remote working where relevant
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion; we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice
• Competitive salarywith regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market
• Flexible benefits package; inclusive of 33 days annual leave (including public holidays), generous contributory pension scheme, private medical cover, 4x base salary life insurance; all of these and more that can be adapted to suit your own lifestyle
• Commitment to continued professional development;development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests

Typical responsibilities

• Develop and maintain of resource loaded, logically linked detailed project programmes in Primavera P6
• Monitor and control planning activities throughout all project stages
• Collaborate with engineering, procurement, construction, and third parties to maintain accurate programmes
• Prepare and distribute regular updates to project programmes and performance reports to support project delivery
• Experience of working under NEC contracts including conducting delay analysis, and identifying project risks and change events
• Participate in schedule risk analysis as needed

Qualifications

At UI Power T&D, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply.

Expected:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical or business discipline (or equivalent through vocational training/industry experience)
• Established level of experience in planning role
• Proficient in use of Primavera P6
• Knowledge of NEC contracts, earned value analysis
• Ability to develop and maintain project schedules
• Proven ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks and changing priorities
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Uses initiative and proactive problem-solving