Pre-Construction Planner

OCU; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join OCU as a Pre-Construction Planner and play a vital role in shaping high-value projects from the start. This office-based position in Borehamwood involves developing competitive programmes and collaborating with bid teams to ensure project success. Ideal for motivated individuals looking to grow their planning careers in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of planning principles.
• Experience using Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project.
• Some exposure to pre-construction or site-based planning.

Responsibilities

• Support preparation of detailed programmes for design, procurement, construction.
• Assist in reviewing tender documents and identifying planning requirements.
• Work closely with bid teams to align planning outputs.

Skills

Planning principles

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Proactive mindset

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Job description

OCU Greater London, England, United Kingdom

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Build winning programmes. Set projects up for success.

We are looking for a motivated Pre-Construction Planner to join our preconstruction team, supporting the development of competitive, deliverable programmes across major bids and tenders.

This is an office based role in Borehamwood

Reporting to the Senior Pre-Construction Planner, you will help shape the early phases of high-value projects that define our future pipeline.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the preparation of detailed programmes for design, procurement, construction, and commissioning
• Assist in reviewing tender documents and identifying planning requirements
• Work closely with bid teams to align planning outputs with technical and commercial strategies
• Help convert bid programmes into fully developed construction plans
• Provide planning input for risk reviews, client meetings, and internal discussions
• Maintain planning standards and support continuous improvement across the team
  
  

What You Bring

• A solid understanding of planning principles, with experience using Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project
• Some exposure to pre-construction or site-based planning on complex projects
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail
• A proactive mindset with a willingness to learn and grow under senior guidance
  
  

Why This Role Matters

Your work will directly influence our ability to win projects and deliver them successfully. This is a chance to play a key role in shaping project outcomes from day one and to grow your planning career in a high-impact team.

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Utilities

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