Planner
Join OCU Energy as a Planner driving HV, ICP & BESS projects. Shape programmes from design to energisation, influence outcomes, and be part of a high-calibre, fast-moving team across Scotland.
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Planner – Central Belt Projects
Location: Scotland-based (Central Belt preferred)
Working model: Permanent (PAYE)
Travel: Site visits across projects in the Central Belt (Hybrid)
Projects: HV, ICP and BESS schemes across Scotland
The Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced Planner to support the development and delivery of major UK energy infrastructure projects across Scotland. This role sits at the heart of programme delivery, working closely with Senior Planners, Project Managers, and Engineering teams to build, maintain, and optimise fully integrated project programmes.
Over the past nine months, the Planning function at OCU Energy has transformed from a small support unit into a true planning powerhouse a growing team of high-calibre planners, strong operational managers, and a forward-thinking Director driving best-in-class delivery standards.
Due to continued success and new project awards, we are expanding again. These roles are not about headcount growth alone they are about ensuring every project receives the planning focus it deserves, keeping OCU clearly ahead of the competition.
If you want to join a fast-moving, ambitious environment where planning genuinely influences outcomes, this is your opportunity
Key Responsibilities
Develop and manage integrated programmes for HV (33kV–132kV), ICP, and BESS projects.
Protect energisation milestones, managing critical paths and re-sequencing works as needed.
Integrate long-lead procurement into programme logic and manage supplier interfaces.
Plan complex HV cable routes with temporary works and site-driven changes.
Produce risk-based programmes, mitigation strategies, and recovery schedules.
Interface with clients, designers, ICPs, OEMs, and DNOs.
Deliver clear programme updates, dashboards, and reports for governance and commercial teams.
Essential Experience
Proven construction or infrastructure planning background, preferably in energy.
Experience delivering complex HV, ICP, or energy infrastructure programmes.
Advanced Primavera P6 and strong Excel skills.
Solid understanding of project lifecycles and critical path management.
Knowledge of NEC and/or FIDIC contracts.
Desirable Experience
Exposure to substations, grid connections, ICP, or BESS projects.
Client, DNO, and OEM interface experience.
Familiarity with programme governance, earned value reporting, and scenario planning.
Experience with Power BI or similar tools.
Take the next step with OCU Energy
Join a planning team shaping how energy infrastructure is delivered — not just supporting it.
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- Division
- OCU Energy
- Locations
- Scotland
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Employment Status
- PAYE/Staff
Scotland
Our People, our Culture, our Values
As a business, we pride ourselves on operating a ‘People First’ culture, striving to constantly deliver on our 5 core company values.
1. We Care about Safety - It is our goal for everyone working on our behalf to go home healthy and safe at the end of each and every day.
2. We lead with Integrity - Integrity is central to everything we do. Without it, we wouldn’t have the relationships with our clients, nor would we have built an enviable reputation within the industry.
3. We strive to be Better everyday - We take pride in everything we do. This involves a meticulous approach to our work, endeavouring to make each day better than the last.
4. We make a Positive Impact - We want to make the places we work in better; leaving a lasting infrastructure and social legacy. We believe in proactivity to maximise impact.
5. We Deliver to Grow - The successful delivery of frameworks and contracts feeds our ability to grow strategically and strengthen OCU to expand the business and capabilities even further.
About OCU
Established in 1994, OCU Group is one of the fastest growing utility engineering contractors in the UK, with a long successful track record in delivering customer-focused civil engineering solutions.
Working directly with many of the country’s leading blue-chip power, water, telecoms and rail clients, we are looking for the very best talent to join our growing team.
We pride ourselves on empowering our employees and offering opportunities for them to take control of their own personal development and career progression in a supportive environment.
We believe that being successful is a choice.
We choose to be successful.
We are OCU, ‘One Company United’.
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