Lead Planner

Millbank Holdings Limited; England; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in the UK is looking for a Lead Planner to develop and manage integrated project schedules for a significant nuclear infrastructure project. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in civil engineering projects and proficiency in Primavera P6. This role involves collaborating with multiple teams to ensure project delivery, along with providing strategic foresight in a highly regulated environment. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential.

Benefits

Equal opportunity employer

Inclusive and diverse workforce

Support for underrepresented groups

Qualifications

• 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.
• Integrate schedules across multiple civil engineering disciplines.
• Monitor progress against key milestones for major civil works.
• Provide planning input into temporary works sequencing.
• Support resource planning for plant, labour, and subcontractors.
• Collaborate with design and construction teams.
• Analyse schedule risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Produce clear and concise planning reports for senior management.
• Support tender planning and bid submissions.

Skills

Primavera P6

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Degree in Project Management, Civil Engineering, or related discipline

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.

Your duties and responsibilities will be

• 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.

You will have the following 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.

It’s great if you also have the following

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

The 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.

Get intouch now

If you’re seeking a new opportunity and believe you have the relevant skills and experience our client is seeking, then apply now or contact Jordan Tipping via LinkedIn.

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.