Project Planning Professional - Submarines

Rolls-Royce; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Derby is seeking a Project Planning Professional to maintain project schedules and manage Control Account Schedules (CAS). The role involves capturing project work scopes and identifying schedule impact issues. Ideal candidates will have strong knowledge of scheduling software like Primavera P6 and experience in complex environments. This position offers excellent career development and a competitive salary within a renowned firm known for innovation in nuclear propulsion for the Royal Navy.

Benefits

Bonus

Employee support assistance

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• Experience of developing schedules within a complex environment.
• Willingness to join APM as associate or full member.
• Strong knowledge of scheduling software functionality.

Responsibilities

• Capture project work scope in line with customer requirements.
• Provide planning process governance to the delivery team.
• Identify schedule impact issues and pursue solutions.
• Interpret Earned Value Management data and reports.
• Coach and mentor Planners across the business.

Skills

Scheduling software proficiency (Primavera P6)

Earned Value Management knowledge

Project planning experience

Education

HNC or Foundation Degree in related field

Job description

Job Description

Project Planning Professional - Submarines

Full Time

Derby

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Project Planning Professional to join Rolls‑Royce Submarines in Derby.

As a Project Planning Professional, you will maintain schedule(s) for the assigned work scope in line with the Submarines monthly planning cycle, whilst being responsible for the creation and management of Control Account Schedules (CAS) that reflect the work required to deliver the customer or business requirements. You will be acting as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for all planning & scheduling methodology and processes adopted within the assigned team.

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

Why join Rolls‑Royce?

At Rolls‑Royce we are proud to be a business that has truly helped to shape the modern world and are committed to always being a force for progress; powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere.

By joining Rolls‑Royce, you'll have the opportunity to work on world‑class solutions, supported by a culture that believes individuality is our greatest strength, and all perspectives, experiences and backgrounds help us innovate and enable our high‑performance culture.

Submarines business is responsible for the design, manufacture, supply and through‑life support of nuclear propulsion‑related products and systems in support of the Royal Navy's submarine fleet. You can find out more about the amazing projects that we are working on here: https://youtu.be/x19YSPecrf8

What you will be doing

You will work with key stakeholders to capture the project work scope, in line with customer requirements. This could include the development of a Product Breakdown Structure (PBS), Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), Statement of Work (SOW) and Basis of Estimate (BOE).

• Provide planning process support / governance and guidance to the wider delivery team and those developing level 3 plans to support work packages.
• Accountable for identifying schedule impact issues within the CAS and proactively pursue solutions within the baseline boundaries of quality, cost, and time. Also understanding any impacts to internal and external deliverables or dependencies.
• Understanding of Earned Value Management (EVM) and its associated processes, with ability to interpret EVM data and reports.
• Working knowledge of Earned Value Techniques (EVT)s to enable accurate cost profiling and appropriate performance reporting.
• Provide coaching, mentoring, and training to Planners across the business.

Position Qualifications

To be successful in this role, we are looking for someone who is/has

• Experience of developing schedules within a complex environment.
• A willingness to become an associate or full member of the APM.
• Strong knowledge and skills of scheduling software (Primavera P6) and subsequent functionality.

Additional desirable qualifications/experience

• Project Planning and Controls (PPC), or the APM Project Management Qualification (PMQ) desirable.
• Demonstratable experience within a similar position/entry level qualification (HNC or Foundation Degree) desirable.

For more 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.

Job Category

Project Management

Posting Date

23 Dec 2025; 00:12

Posting End Date

11 Jan 2026

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.