Planning Lead

ZipRecruiter; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in the UK is seeking a Lead Planning Engineer to drive a nationally significant rail infrastructure programme from Milton Keynes. This role will involve leading project planning efforts while utilizing Primavera P6 to build integrated schedules and align design, construction, and procurement efforts. Offering a competitive salary, car allowance, and the opportunity to make a significant impact in infrastructure, this position is ideal for someone with a strong planning background and leadership capabilities.

Qualifications

• Proven planning experience in rail, infrastructure, civils, aviation, or defence.
• Expert-level skills in planning systems and a deep understanding of NEC contracts.
• Strong command of planning logic and proactive communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead project planning across design, procurement, and delivery.
• Build and manage integrated schedules and perform delay analysis.
• Act as the central planning interface between clients and contractors.

Skills

Planning

Communication

Leadership

Risk Assessment

Scheduling

Education

Degree in Engineering

Degree in Construction Management

Tools

Primavera P6

Primavera Risk Analysis

Job description

Job Description

Lead Planning Engineer / Lead Planner

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.