Lead Planner – Infrastructure / NEC4 / Primavera P6

Infraspec; England; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure firm in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Lead Planner to oversee planning and programme management for major UK infrastructure projects. This hands-on role requires expertise in NEC4 contracts and Primavera P6, ensuring effective project delivery through strong leadership and commercial awareness. The position offers a competitive salary of £85,000 plus bonuses, a car allowance, and flexible hybrid working arrangements.

Benefits

Annual bonus potential

Private medical cover

Pension

Flexible working hours

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Proven experience in civil engineering or infrastructure planning (highways, rail, utilities, or major civils).
• Strong knowledge of NEC4 contracts and programme management practices.
• Hands-on expertise in Primavera P6, including cost-loading and schedule control.
• Commercial awareness with experience contributing to delay claims or compensation events.
• Excellent communication skills and confidence in leading workshops and stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning activities across NEC4-governed projects from development through to completion.
• Develop and maintain robust cost-loaded programmes in Primavera P6.
• Manage changes and compensation events in line with NEC4 contract requirements.
• Produce dashboards and insights for leadership teams using tools like Power BI.
• Facilitate collaborative planning workshops with multidisciplinary teams.
• Conduct risk-based assessments highlighting potential delivery impacts.

Skills

Civil engineering experience

NEC4 contract knowledge

Primavera P6 expertise

Commercial awareness

Excellent communication skills

Tools

Primavera P6

Power BI

Job description

Lead Planner – Infrastructure / NEC4 / Primavera P6

London (Hybrid) | £85,000 + £6,000 Car Allowance + Bonus + Private Medical + Pension + Travel Expenses

Lead Planning on Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects

We’re looking for an experienced Lead Planner to take ownership of planning and programme management across major UK infrastructure projects. This is a hands‑on role where your planning expertise, commercial awareness, and leadership will directly influence project delivery.

What You’ll Do

• Lead planning activities across NEC4‑governed projects, from development through to completion.
• Develop, maintain, and cost‑load robust programmes in Primavera P6 , ensuring alignment with resources and project milestones.
• Manage changes, EOTs, and compensation events in line with NEC4 contract requirements .
• Produce dashboards and insights for leadership teams using tools such as Power BI .
• Facilitate collaborative planning workshops with multidisciplinary teams.
• Conduct risk‑based assessments, highlighting potential delivery and H&S impacts.
• Drive continuous improvement and implement lean planning practices to enhance programme performance.

What We’re Looking For

Essential

• Proven experience in civil engineering or infrastructure planning (highways, rail, utilities, or major civils).
• Strong knowledge of NEC4 contracts and programme management practices.
• Hands‑on expertise in Primavera P6 , including cost‑loading and schedule control.
• Commercial awareness, including experience contributing to delay claims, impact assessments, or compensation events.
• Excellent communication skills and confidence in leading workshops and stakeholder engagement.

Desirable

• Experience with Power BI or other reporting tools .
• Exposure to multi‑project portfolios or large‑scale programme planning.
• Knowledge of lean planning or continuous improvement methodologies.

What’s In It For You

• up to £85,000 base salary + £6,000 car allowance + all client‑related travel expenses.
• Annual bonus potential, private medical cover, pension, and flexible working hours.
• Hybrid working : 3 days in London / 2 days from home.
• Opportunity to lead planning on some of the UK’s most ambitious infrastructure programmes.

Ready to lead major infrastructure programmes and shape the future of delivery? Apply now or get in touch for a confidential conversation.