Senior Pre Construction Planner

OCU Group

  • Stockport, Greater Manchester
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 23 days ago
Senior Pre-Construction Planner (M&E / BESS) – Preston or Stockport
Competitive PackagePower the projects that power the future.OCU Group is one of the UK’s fastest-growing names in end-to-end infrastructure engineering, delivering complex, high-value projects in utilities, digital, and energy. From cutting-edge renewable energy solutions to transformative infrastructure, we’re not just part of the market – we’re leading it.We’re now seeking a Senior Pre-Construction Planner with strong Mechanical & Electrical expertise and proven Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) exposure to join our high-performing pre-construction team. Based in either Preston or Stockport, this is a pivotal role in shaping winning bids and setting projects up for success from day one.What You’ll Do
  • Develop detailed, fully resourced programmes for design, procurement, construction, installation, and commissioning – with a key focus on M&E, BESS, and cable-laying projects.
  • Work closely with bid and technical teams to ensure programmes align with client needs, technical constraints, and project strategy.
  • Translate tender programmes into robust, deliverable construction plans.
  • Provide risk analysis, planning insight, and data-driven reporting to influence commercial and operational decisions.
  • Represent planning in client and internal meetings, offering M&E-specific expertise.
  • Mentor junior planners and contribute to a culture of technical excellence.
What You’ll Bring
  • Proven track record in pre-construction and delivery planning for complex infrastructure projects.
  • Hands-on M&E planning experience, with BESS and cable-laying knowledge highly desirable.
  • Proficiency in Primavera P6 and strong project controls knowledge.
  • Understanding of FIDIC and other major contract forms.
  • Strong communication skills, critical thinking, and the ability to thrive in competitive bid environments.
Why Join OCU Group?
  • Impactful work – Your programmes form the backbone of major national infrastructure projects.
  • Growth & stability – Be part of a PE-backed business with ambitious expansion plans in the UK and beyond.
  • Brilliant people – Collaborate with industry leaders in a supportive, high-performing team.
  • Great package – Competitive salary and a modern working environment in either Preston or Stockport.
Apply now and bring your M&E and BESS expertise to a business shaping the future of energy and infrastructure.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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