Graduate Planner

Supports the planning and monitoring of water and wastewater infrastructure projects using Primavera P6, tracking schedules, milestones, risks and progress to help ensure projects are delivered on time.

You’ll support the planning and delivery of water and wastewater infrastructure projects across the South East, working as part of a multidisciplinary team based in Borehamwood. Using industry-standard planning tools such as Primavera P6, you'll help develop and maintain project programmes, supporting the successful delivery of projects including treatment facilities, pumping stations, network upgrades and other critical water infrastructure.

You'll work closely with project managers, engineers, commercial teams and site personnel to monitor progress, identify risks, track key milestones and support reporting. The role will involve regular travel to project sites across the South East, giving you valuable insight into how major infrastructure projects are delivered in practice.

As your skills and confidence grow, you'll take on increasing responsibility for project planning activities, helping to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently and on schedule while developing a strong foundation for a career in project controls and planning.

Perfect for

Graduates who are passionate about project planning and want to play a key role in delivering essential water and wastewater infrastructure. You'll be analytical, organised and detail-oriented, with a natural ability to manage information, solve problems and think ahead. An interest in project controls, scheduling and infrastructure delivery will help you thrive in this role.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working collaboratively, interpreting data and helping teams achieve project objectives. You'll be keen to develop your planning, stakeholder management and reporting skills while working closely with project managers, engineers, commercial teams and site personnel to support the successful delivery of critical infrastructure projects.

Entry Requirements

You'll need (or be on track to achieve) a degree in Project Management, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline, with a minimum 2:2 classification.

Due to travel and support across various site locations driving licence is essential before starting the role. 

Training Programme

Our 2 year Graduate Programme combines structured training with hands-on experience, giving you real responsibility from day one.  You'll learn directly alongside industry experts in a collaborative, supportive environment. We invest in your continuous professional development, giving you the tools, confidence and clear progression path to build a long term career within OCU. 

About OCU Group

At OCU Group, we don’t just deliver infrastructure - we help power modern life.

As one of the UK’s fastest-growing utility and infrastructure businesses, we deliver complex, nationally critical projects across power, energy transition, water, telecoms, and digital infrastructure. Over the last five years, OCU has grown five-fold to a £1.1bn organisation, expanding both organically and through strategic acquisitions across the UK, Australia, New Zealand and India.

Our growth is driven by ambitious people, operational excellence, and a commitment to doing things properly. We work on projects that genuinely matter by supporting the UK’s energy transition, strengthening essential infrastructure, and helping build more sustainable communities for the future.

Whether you’re an experienced professional looking to take ownership of major projects and influence delivery at scale, or someone starting your career through an apprenticeship, graduate programme, or placement route, OCU offers real opportunity to grow, develop, and make an impact.

We are building a business where high performance, collaboration, innovation, and accountability sit at the centre of our culture. Our people are trusted to lead, encouraged to challenge thinking, and supported to continuously develop their skills and careers.

At OCU, you won’t just join a growing business, you’ll help shape it.

Our Culture & Values
At OCU, our values are at the heart of everything we do. We care about safety, lead with integrity, strive to be better every day, make a positive impact, and deliver to grow, together, as One Company United.

Our Commitment to Inclusion
At OCU Group, we believe diversity, inclusion, and belonging are fundamental to building stronger teams, better ideas, and a more successful business. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are committed to creating an environment where everyone feels valued and supported.