Project Planner

🕒 June 25

🇬🇧 United Kingdom – Remote

⏰ Full Time

🟡 Mid-level

🟠 Senior

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United Infrastructure Ltd

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1001 - 5000 employees

⚡ Energy

🏗️ Construction

📡 Telecommunications

Energy • Construction • Telecommunications

United Infrastructure is a dynamic, rapidly expanding UK infrastructure company delivering critical utility and social infrastructure across the UK. The business provides services across five key sectors—energy, power, water, telecoms and social infrastructure—organized under two main areas: Utility Infrastructure and Social Infrastructure. Formerly United Living, the company employs over 2,500 people, serves public and private sector clients, and focuses on delivering design, construction, maintenance and regeneration projects that create a connected, sustainable future.

📋 Description

• Build detailed pre-construction and construction programs aligned to key tender stage requirements, agreeing with relevant operations teams as to the deliverability of the scheme • Where working within Operational teams, manage, and maintain detailed pre-construction and construction programs, ensuring projects meet key milestones • Submit regular program updates to Operations and Commercial managers in line with contractual requirements • Assess and report on risks and delays, incorporating them into the project schedule • Liaise with on-site operations teams to understand resource profiles and productivity assumptions • Identify and manage the critical path of programs, working with the wider team to mitigate slippage • Collaborate closely with quantity surveyors and commercial teams to ensure alignment with program for commercial forecasting • Own, update, and drive resolution of Risk & Issue logs • Conduct program review sessions with internal and external stakeholders • Identify and implement efficiencies and improvements in internal and external processes • Ensure program submissions comply with contractual guidelines • Build strong client relationships, representing the company brand professionally

🎯 Requirements

• Proven experience as a Programme Planner in the construction industry • Proficiency in Microsoft Project (essential) and other Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel • Strong data interrogation and analytical skills • Excellent understanding of project management principles and risk management • Experience with bid/tendering processes • Leadership experience and ability to influence stakeholders • Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred (e.g., Construction Management, Engineering, or Project Management) • Solid knowledge of construction industry practices and terminology • Exceptional organizational and time management skills • Strong problem-solving and negotiation abilities • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal • Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines • Self-motivated with a proactive approach to work • Valid UK driving license and willingness to travel to regional sites • Adaptability to learn and use various client tools and reporting systems

🏖️ Benefits

• Bike to work scheme • Company pension • Life insurance • Private medical insurance • Wellness programmes

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