Senior Pre-Construction Planner

OCU; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in infrastructure engineering is seeking a Senior Pre-Construction Planner to join their high-performing team in Borehamwood. This role is critical for producing accurate programmes that support project delivery, requiring strong planning skills and experience in managing complex projects. The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of construction methods and tools, and will play a key role in ensuring successful project outcomes.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in pre-construction and delivery planning across complex projects.
• Strong working knowledge of planning tools.
• Understanding of construction methods and contract forms.

Responsibilities

• Analyse tender and bid documents to produce detailed programmes.
• Coordinate with bid and technical teams.
• Mentor and guide other planners.

Skills

Communication

Critical Thinking

Risk Analysis

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Job description

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We are looking for a Senior Pre-Construction Planner to join our high-performing preconstruction team.

This is a critical role responsible for producing accurate and competitive programmes that support successful project delivery from the very beginning.

This is an office based role in Borehamwood

Key Responsibilities

• Analyse tender and bid documents to produce detailed programmes covering design, procurement, construction, installation, and commissioning
• Coordinate with bid and technical teams to align planning outputs with project strategy and client requirements
• Develop tender programmes into fully resourced, first-principal construction programmes
• Provide planning insight, risk analysis, and reporting to support commercial and operational decisions
• Represent planning in client and internal meetings throughout the preconstruction phase
• Ensure compliance with planning processes, standards, and tools across the business
• Mentor and guide other planners, supporting the development of a strong planning team
  
  

What You Bring

• Proven experience in pre-construction and delivery planning across complex projects
• Strong working knowledge of Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, and planning tools
• Understanding of construction methods, contract forms such as NEC, FIDIC, and project controls
• Clear communication, critical thinking, and the ability to operate under pressure in competitive bid environments
  
  

Why This Role Matters

This role is central to our work-winning strategy. The programmes you create form the foundation of project delivery, influence client confidence, and help secure future business. Your expertise ensures that every bid is not just competitive, but deliverable.

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

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Utilities

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