Lead Planner

Millbank Holdings; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure firm in the UK is seeking an experienced Lead Planner for a nationally significant nuclear project. You will develop and manage integrated project schedules, ensuring programme certainty while collaborating with project teams. Candidates should have a degree in Project Management or Civil Engineering, proven experience in major civil infrastructure projects, and expertise in Primavera P6. This role offers competitive salary and long-term progression opportunities, contributing to a critical infrastructure programme.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Long-term progression

Exposure to advanced planning tools

Opportunity to work on critical projects

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Project Management, Civil Engineering, or related discipline.
• Proven experience as a Planner or Lead Planner on major civil infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of Primavera P6 and planning best practices.
• Ability to obtain and maintain appropriate security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules using industry-standard planning tools.
• Monitor progress against key milestones for major civil works.
• Collaborate with design and construction teams to ensure alignment between deliverables.
• Produce clear and concise planning reports for senior management and stakeholders.

Skills

Scheduling expertise

Risk analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical skills

Excellent communication

Education

Degree in Project Management or Civil Engineering

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

Do you have proven experience developing and managing integrated project schedules for major infrastructure projects using Primavera P6?

Can you demonstrate expertise in planning within a highly regulated environment, including risk and change control?

How would you like to lead the planning strategy for a nationally significant project where your expertise will keep one of the UK s most critical infrastructure programmes on track?

The Opportunity

This nuclear construction project requires exceptional scheduling and strategic foresight to keep delivery on track. As Lead Planner, you ll be responsible for developing and managing integrated project schedules, driving programme certainty, and influencing key decisions at the highest level. If you re looking for a role where your planning expertise will shape the success of a nationally significant project, this is your chance.

Key benefits: Competitive salary, long-term progression, exposure to advanced planning tools and methodologies, and the opportunity to work on a project that truly matters.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules using industry-standard planning tools (e.g., Primavera P6).
• Integrate schedules across multiple civil engineering disciplines, including earthworks, reinforced concrete structures, utilities, and heavy infrastructure.
• Monitor progress against key milestones for major civil works such as foundations, structural frames, and underground services.
• Provide planning input into temporary works sequencing, logistics planning, and site access strategies.
• Support resource planning for plant, labour, and specialist subcontractors across civil packages.
• Collaborate with design and construction teams to ensure alignment between design deliverables and construction sequencing.
• Analyse schedule risks and develop mitigation strategies for critical civil engineering activities.
• Produce clear and concise planning reports for senior management and stakeholders.
• Support tender planning and bid submissions with robust programme strategies for civil infrastructure works.

Qualifications & experience

• Degree or equivalent in Project Management, Civil Engineering, or related discipline.
• Proven experience as a Planner or Lead Planner on major civil infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of Primavera P6 and planning best practices.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to obtain and maintain appropriate security clearance.

Desired skills and experience

• Experience in nuclear or highly regulated sectors.
• Familiarity with NEC contracts and planning requirements.
• Background in risk analysis and earned value management (EVM).

Setting for the role

You will work within a highly secure and regulated environment, collaborating with project leadership and delivery teams to ensure programme certainty for one of the UK s most significant nuclear infrastructure projects.

Millbank Holdings Ltd is an equal opportunities employer committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background, and encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply.

We are proud to be a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, and we are committed to ensuring an accessible and supportive recruitment process for everyone. If you require any adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we ll do our best to accommodate.

Millbank operates as both an Employment Agency and an Employment Business.