Planner

UI Power T&D is seeking an established Planner to join the team. In this role, you will report to the Lead Planner and will work alongside an experienced delivery team. You will be responsible for preparing, reviewing, and reporting project schedules while assisting 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. United Infrastructure is 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.

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 are essential.

What we can offer:

• Competitive Annual Salary with regular reviews in line with the industry sector based upon knowledge, skills and experience.
• Holidays 34 days annual leave (including 8 x public holidays).
• Death in Service 4 x Annual salary.
• Contributory Pension Scheme Basic level: 3% employee / 6% employer contributions.
• Access to United Infrastructure optional benefits package private medical cover, Gym discounts, cycle to work, holiday purchase, leisure and shopping discounts; all of these and more that can be adapted to suit your own lifestyle.
• Remote Workers Provision of worker accommodation (Where vacancy allows) or support in finding accommodation.
• Accommodation allowance, Meals/Food allowance, living away from home allowance (Distance based).
• Commitment to continued professional development: development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests.
• National connections: join experts around the UK who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession.

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.

What makes you remarkable?

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.
• Commitment to continuous improvement.
• Driving license.

Join us in our efforts towards a sustainable future.

We invest in our people and firmly believe that our workforce is our most valuable asset. A driving force for success and the core to achieving our vision of creating a connected and sustainable future, our team is the heart of our organisation.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business.

United Infrastructure operates a direct sourcing model and does not accept speculative CVs from recruitment agencies. Any CVs submitted without prior agreement will be considered a gift and the candidate will be deemed to have been introduced directly. No fees will be payable in these circumstances.

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