Planning and Control Lead - Submarines

Rolls-Royce; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leader in propulsion systems is seeking a Planning & Control Lead to manage projects and enhance operational capabilities. The ideal candidate will possess strong project management skills, stakeholder engagement experience, and a degree or relevant qualification. The role involves creating detailed project plans, collaborating with teams, and developing future-focused strategies in a hybrid working environment in Derby. Join us to drive innovation in a crucial sector.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus

Employee discounts

Employee support assistance

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level or relevant qualification.
• Experience with project delivery and reporting.
• Knowledge of Planning & Control or Manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Lead Planning & Control projects and communication.
• Create and maintain detailed project plans.
• Work with teams to develop P&C strategies.

Skills

Project delivery

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

SAP system knowledge

Excel skills

Education

Degree or relevant professional qualification (e.g., ASCM Certificate)

Tools

SAP

MS Excel

Job description

Job Description

Planning and Control Lead - Submarines

Full Time

Derby

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Planning & Control (P&C) Lead to join the Planning & Control functional team within Submarines. This will be an interesting challenge for someone looking to test their skills in leading and delivering both functional improvement projects and supporting broader Submarines initiatives and P&C capability development in an environment of significant change.

Why Rolls‑Royce?

We’re a leader in propulsion system design and development for the Royal Navy’s nuclear submarine fleet and the sole provider and technical authority.

Join us and we’ll provide an environment where you can be yourself. An inclusive, digital‑first culture that invests in you, gives you a platform for continuous learning, and access to an incredible breadth and depth of opportunities to grow your career.

The role spans aspects of project management or improvements, process & system enhancements, and new capabilities, to deliver key aspects of the Functional Plan.

What we offer:

We offer excellent development, a competitive salary and exceptional benefits. These include bonus, employee support assistance and employee discounts.

Your needs are as unique as you are. Hybrid working is a way in which our people can balance their time between the office, home or another remote location. It’s a locally managed and flexed informal discretionary arrangement. As a minimum we’re all expected to attend the workplace for collaboration and other specific reasons, on average three days per week.

What you will be doing:

With this exciting opportunity you will get a chance to be involved with the following:

• Act as the focal point for all aspects related to the Planning & Control Projects/Portfolios/packages of work including new product introduction, modifications and new manufacturing facilities.
• Ensure the creation, maintenance, and execution of detailed plans for all given projects, including managing all stakeholder communications.
• Work with all areas of the wider Submarines business across Delivery Business Units to embed Planning & Control processes and help develop P&C strategy to implement ‘fit for the future’ operating models meeting programme requirements.
• Supply Chain Design - Plan, design and implement capable end to end value streams for material planning, instruction and physical flow.
• Functional capability - Help the Planning & Control function lead and develop capability of its professionals, including supporting the development of skills‑based learning solutions.

Who we’re looking for:

At Rolls‑Royce we embrace agility, are bold, pursue collaboration and seek simplicity in everything we do. These principles form our values and behaviours and are an essential component of our assessment process and are fundamental qualities that we seek for all roles.

To be successful in this role you will need to meet the following criteria:

• Educated to degree level or relevant professional qualification e.g. ASCM Certificate in Planning & Inventory Management.
• Experience of delivering projects and change programmes and managing detailed plans with reporting capability.
• Experience within either Planning & Control or Manufacturing Functions, and working with complex Manufacturing businesses.
• New Product Introduction experience and working under gated process structures.
• Ability to manage stakeholder engagement and requirements, deal with ambiguity and complexity and work in a disciplined and structured manner.
• Experience of coaching and guiding others to develop skills and capability.
• Self‑starter with drive to deliver key milestones and elements of the Functional Plan.
• Interpersonal and communication skills are essential for this role.
• Good SAP system knowledge with transactional experience and MS Excel Skills preferable.

Formore than 60 years Rolls‑Royce Submarines has designed, supplied and supported the nuclear propulsion plant, providing power for all UK Royal Navy nuclear submarines.

To work for Rolls‑Royce Submarines an individual must hold a Security Check clearance. We will support the application for Security Clearance if you don’t already have it. Due to the nature of work we conduct, we can only progress applications from individuals who are a UK national or, in MoD approved cases, a dual national.

Our vision is to ensure that the excellence and ingenuity that shaped our history continues into our future. Our multi‑year transformation programme aims to turn Rolls‑Royce into a high‑performing, competitive, resilient and growing company. Join us, and it can be your future vision too.

Rolls‑Royce are committed to being a respectful, inclusive, and non‑discriminatory workplace where individuality is valued, diverse perspectives fuel innovation, and everyone can thrive.

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As part of our selection process, candidates in certain locations may be asked to complete an online assessment, which can include cognitive and behavioural aptitude testing relevant to the role. If required, full instructions for the next steps will be provided.

Job Category Supply Chain Planning & Control Posting Date 19 Dec 2025; 00:12 Posting End Date 11 Jan 2026