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.
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, the company 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.
UI Power T&D is seeking an established Planner to join the team. The Planner reports to the Lead Planner and works alongside an experienced delivery team. Responsibilities include preparing, reviewing, and reporting project schedules, assisting in creating detailed schedules and maintaining planning control structures.
The Role
This position is ideal for an experienced planner from a major infrastructure or energy project background wishing to take on a new challenge and advance their career. Proficiency in Primavera P6 and 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 public holidays)
- Death in service: 4× annual salary
- Contributory pension scheme: basic level 3% employee / 6% employer contributions
- Optional benefits package including private medical cover, gym discounts, cycle‑to‑work, holiday purchase and leisure and shopping discounts.
- Remote workers: provision of worker accommodation (where vacancy allows) or support in finding accommodation, accommodation allowance, meals/food allowance and living‑away‑from‑home allowance (distance based)
- Commitment to continued professional development: development plans tailored to individual needs and interests.
- National connections: opportunity to work with experts across the UK who are at the leading edge of the profession.
- Commitment to diversity and inclusion across the business.
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.
- Work under NEC contracts, including conducting delay analysis, identifying project risks and managing 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. Even if you do not match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to consider applying.
Expected
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant technical or business discipline (or equivalent through vocational training/industry experience).
- Established level of experience in a planning role.
- Proficiency in Primavera P6.
- Knowledge of NEC contracts and 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.
- Initiative and proactive problem‑solving.
- Commitment to continuous improvement.
- Valid driving licence.
