Lead Construction Planner

1 week ago Be among the first 25 applicants Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Talent Acquisition Business Partner at OCU Group | Powering Business Growth Through People | Strategic Talent Solutions That Deliver Power up project delivery across the energy sector. We’re looking for a dynamic Lead Construction Planner to head up our planning construction team and drive the full construction planning lifecycle, from design through to commissioning, across major unregulated energy projects. You’ll lead a team of planners and be the central force behind the programmes, progress tracking, and reporting, ensuring projects stay on time and on target. We can be flexible on location and there would be UK wide travel to our working sites. What You\’ll Do: Lead the development and updates of project programmes across all phases Manage and mentor a team of Planners, driving excellence and consistency across planning practices Collaborate closely with construction and site teams to track progress and drive outcomes Manage change control processes and analyse impacts of early warnings, CE events, and PM instructions Own earned value reporting, including resource, cost loading Flag risks, monitor key milestones, and support the Project Manager with planning expertise Coordinate inputs from supply chain and stakeholders to keep plans real-time and reliable Attend client and project meetings, and be a regular, visible presence on-site Reporting to the Head of Planning for Energy What You Bring: Proven experience in 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: You\’ll play a critical leadership role in shaping some of the most exciting energy infrastructure projects around. It’s a high-impact, high-visibility position that mixes strategy, detail, and collaboration – no two days are the same. 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 Not Applicable Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Job function Strategy/Planning and Project Management Industries Construction and Utilities Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at OCU by 2x Get notified about new Construction Planner jobs in England, United Kingdom . London, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago London, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago London, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago London, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago Borehamwood, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago Manchester Area, United Kingdom 3 days ago Bridgwater, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago Plymouth, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago Borehamwood, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago West Malling, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago Chiswick, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago Framlingham, England, United Kingdom 4 weeks ago Borehamwood, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago Maidstone, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago London, England, United Kingdom 4 weeks ago Cheshire West And Chester, England, United Kingdom 9 hours ago Rochester, England, United Kingdom 9 hours ago Witham, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago Watford, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago Suffolk, England, United Kingdom 2 days ago Manchester, England, United Kingdom 5 days ago West Midlands, England, United Kingdom 1 month ago Greater London, England, United Kingdom 13 hours ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr