Planning Lead

JR United Kingdom; High Wycombe; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading consultancy as a planner for one of the UK's significant rail infrastructure programmes based in Milton Keynes. You will lead project planning, utilizing your expertise in Primavera P6 to manage schedules, facilitate planning workshops, and align delivery roadmaps with clients and contractors. This role offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, all while shaping the future of UK infrastructure.

Benefits

Car Allowance

Full Benefits

Flexible Working

Qualifications

• Proven planning experience in rail, infrastructure, or construction.
• Expert-level skills in Primavera P6 essential.
• Understanding of NEC contracts and Earned Value Management.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage integrated schedules using Primavera P6.
• Perform delay analysis and develop mitigation strategies.
• Act as the central planning interface between clients and contractors.

Skills

Planning

Communication

Leadership

Risk Assessment

Problem Solving

Education

Degree in Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

Primavera P6

Primavera Risk Analysis

Job description

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Milton Keynes (Hybrid) | £75,000–£85,000 + Car Allowance + Full Benefits

Own the Plan. Drive the Programme. Deliver Legacy.

Are you ready to be the strategic engine behind one of the UK’s most high-profile rail infrastructure programmes?

Join a leading consultancy specialising in project controls and planning, trusted by major clients to deliver where precision and performance matter most. This is your opportunity to lead the planning function on a nationally significant scheme based out of Milton Keynes and shape the future of UK infrastructure.

Why This Role Matters

• You Lead the Plan – Direct project planning across design, procurement, and delivery
• Work with the Best – Join a consultancy that’s redefining planning excellence on complex programmes
• Hybrid with Purpose – Flexibility to deliver where you’re most effective
• Premium Package – Competitive salary, car allowance, and top-tier benefits

What You’ll Own

• Build and manage integrated schedules using Primavera P6
• Define and implement best-in-class WBS, work package structures, and planning logic
• Align design, procurement, and construction into a single delivery roadmap
• Perform delay analysis and develop intelligent mitigation strategies
• Lead Earned Value Management reporting and forecasting
• Run planning workshops, resolve schedule conflicts, and keep milestones on track
• Deliver proactive risk assessments using tools like Primavera Risk Analysis
• Act as the central planning interface between clients, contractors, and internal teams

What You Bring

• Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or similar
• Proven planning experience in rail, infrastructure, civils, aviation, defence, or utilities
• Expert-level skills in Primavera P6 and strong command of planning systems
• Deep understanding of NEC contracts, EVM, and planning best practices
• A proactive communicator and confident leader in high-stakes environments

If you’re ready to lead on a programme that’s shaping the nation’s future — with a consultancy that empowers you to deliver at your best — this is the move that counts.

Apply today or connect with us for a confidential chat about your next chapter.