Lead Planner – Industrialisation

Rolls-Royce SMR

. Lead and develop a team of planners, providing direction, support, coaching and mentoring .

Posted 11/11/2026full-timeManchester • United KingdomSenior💰 £60,000 - £78,750 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in integrated project planning and controls, utilizing advanced Primavera P6 skills to develop and manage detailed project schedules. Proven ability to lead teams, mentor junior professionals, and engage cross-functional stakeholders to ensure successful programme delivery.

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Advanced Primavera P6 ExpertiseIntegrated Programme PlanningEarned Value Management (EVM)Stakeholder ManagementProject Controls Experience

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Hard Skills

Integrated Milestone ManagementSchedule DevelopmentWBS StructuresResource DictionariesSchedule ArchitectureBaseline ManagementChange Control ProcessesRisk Management FrameworksSchedule Risk MitigationProgramme Delivery Lifecycles

Soft Skills

CoachingMentoringTeam LeadershipCommunicationStrategic Planning

Tools & Technologies

Primavera P6DashboardsReporting ToolsForecasting Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

APM PMQAPM PPCBPSS ClearanceDBS CheckFinancial Probity Check

Industry Keywords

Project ControlsComplex ProgrammesNuclear SectorRegulated IndustriesEngineering Design Maturity

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and develop a team of planners, providing direction, support, coaching and mentoring
Oversee development, maintenance and management of detailed integrated project schedules using Primavera P6
Ensure schedules are realistic, achievable and aligned with programme objectives and business priorities
Lead planning meetings and schedule reviews with cross-functional stakeholders
Monitor project progress, identify schedule risks and delays, and implement mitigation strategies
Provide strategic planning insight and schedule analysis for programme delivery and executive decision-making
Produce and present dashboards, reports and forecasts highlighting milestones, schedule performance and variance analysis
Support resource planning and allocation across programmes
Ensure planning standards, governance processes and best-practice methodologies are consistently applied
Act as a Rolls-Royce SMR Subject Matter Expert in planning and project controls
Drive continuous improvement across planning processes, tools and reporting capability
Work with Engineering, Supply Chain, Procurement, Programme Management and Manufacturing stakeholders to ensure integrated delivery planning
Deliver mature, integrated schedules and high-quality planning insight
Develop planning capability through coaching, mentoring and training
Proactively identify and mitigate schedule risks before they affect delivery

Requirements

What you’ll need

Significant experience working within a planning or project controls environment
Experience leading planning teams and supporting team objectives and day-to-day delivery
Experience coaching, mentoring and developing planners and junior project controls professionals
Strong knowledge of integrated programme planning, including Master Integrated Plans (MIP/IMS) and integrated milestone management
Experience working across large, complex programmes with multiple stakeholder groups
Strong stakeholder management skills with experience engaging Engineering, Supply Chain, Procurement, Programme Management, Operations and Manufacturing teams
Advanced Primavera P6 expertise, including schedule development, WBS structures, coding structures, resource dictionaries and schedule architecture
Strong understanding of Earned Value Management (EVM), baseline management and change control processes
Experience integrating schedule, cost and risk management frameworks
Experience identifying, monitoring and mitigating schedule risks through proactive planning
Experience within complex engineering, nuclear, regulated or highly technical programme environments
Knowledge of engineering design maturity and programme delivery lifecycles advantageous
Strong knowledge of Primavera P6 (Practitioner level or equivalent experience)
APM PMQ or equivalent qualification
Significant experience working within a Project Controls or PMO environment on complex programmes
Strong knowledge of project controls disciplines including Earned Value Management, reporting, change control and baseline management
APM PPC (Practitioner) or similar project controls qualification ideally
Experience within the nuclear sector or other highly regulated industries ideally
BPSS clearance required
Satisfactory DBS check required
Satisfactory basic financial probity check required
Equivalent experience welcomed where formal qualifications differ

Benefits

Comp & perks

£2,200 flexible benefits allowance
12.5% bonus opportunity
6x pensionable salary life assurance
50% income protection
28 days holiday plus bank holidays
£250 new joiner payment
Flexible, inclusive, and supportive working environment
Opportunities for career growth
Culture valuing diversity, innovation, and continuous learning