Planner in Alness

United Infrastructure is a dynamic and rapidly expanding business, focused on delivering critical infrastructure projects across the utility and social infrastructure sectors. Our team of highly skilled specialists deliver innovative solutions to the complex challenges our clients face.

Our company is split into two business areas:

• Utility Infrastructure – Our team designs, builds and maintains critical water, energy (gas), power and telecoms infrastructure for the UK’s largest network owners and operators.
• Social Infrastructure – Our team revitalises homes and communities by carrying out a wide range of work, from retrofit to refurbishment and maintenance.

UI Power T&D is seeking an established Planner to join the team. In this role, you will report to the Lead Planner and 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.

A bachelor’s degree in a technical or business field, experience in scheduling, proficiency in Primavera P6 and strong project management skills are required.

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 and familiarity with NEC frameworks are essential.

What we can offer:

• Competitive Annual Salary with regular reviews based upon knowledge, skills and experience.
• 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 optional benefits package including private medical cover, gym discounts, cycle to work, holiday purchase, leisure and shopping discounts.
• Provision of worker accommodation or support in finding accommodation, accommodation allowance, meals/food allowance, living away from home allowance (distance based).
• Commitment to continued professional development with tailored development plans.
• National connections with experts around the UK.
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion.

Typical Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain 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.

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.