Lead Project Planner
Rolls-Royce Smr
Oversee planning team, develop & manage project schedules using Primavera P6.
8 days ago ago
£57,600 - £72,000
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Derby, England, United Kingdom
Onsite
Company Size
600 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Consulting
Design
Technical Services
Sector Specialisms
Energy
Nuclear
Industrial
Transportation
Manufacturing
Digital Innovation
Modular Construction
Power Generation
Role
What you would be doing
schedule management
primavera p6
resource planning
risk mitigation
dashboard reporting
team mentoring
- They will ensure that planning standards, procedures, and best practices are consistently applied across all projects. In addition, they will mentor and support junior planners, providing guidance and training to help them grow professionally.
- They will oversee a team that will be responsible for developing, maintaining, and managing detailed project schedules using planning tools such as Primavera P6. They will lead planning meetings and workshops with the planning team and other stakeholders to gather input and ensure alignment on project timelines.
- The Lead Planner is responsible for overseeing the planning team, ensuring that schedules are realistic, achievable, and aligned with business objectives. This role involves leading a team of planners, coordinating with cross-functional departments, and providing strategic insights to support decision-making and project delivery.
- They will also support resource planning and allocation to optimise efficiency and productivity across projects.
- They will monitor project progress, identify potential risks or delays, and propose effective mitigation strategies to keep projects on track. Regular reporting will be a key part of Lead Planner role, including the preparation of dashboards and updates for senior management that highlight key milestones, schedule variances, and forecasts.
What you bring
bpss
probity
dbs
primavera
design maturity
integrated programme
- Obtaining Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance
- Satisfactory completion of a basic financial probity check
- Knowledge and experience in Engineering design maturity
- Satisfactory completion of a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
- Knowledge and experience of working within an integrated programme
- Knowledge and experience of working on complex programmes
- Experience of working in a planning team environment
- Knowledge and experience of Primavera P6
- £250 - One-off payment for new starters for home office purchases
- Pension - 12% employer and 6% employee contributions.
- A flexible, inclusive, and supportive working environment.
- Opportunities for career growth in a rapidly scaling business.
- Private Medical Insurance - BUPA single cover health care
- Holidays - 28 days holiday (+ public holidays) and the ability to buy or sell up to 4 days.
- Bonus - Performance related target opportunity 12.5%
- Benefits Allowance – £2,200 per annum, enabling you to create a bespoke package
- Life Assurance - 6x pensionable pay
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Interview process
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Security clearance- baseline personnel security standard (bpss) clearance
- disclosure and barring service (dbs) check
- basic financial probity check
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Company
Overview
470 MWe
Nuclear Reactor Capacity
Output capacity of the pressurized water reactors designed by the company.
90% factory-built
Manufacturing Efficiency
Modules are almost entirely constructed in factories, reducing on-site complexity.
June 2025
Regulatory Milestone
The company successfully passed early regulatory milestones and won the UK government’s SMR competition.
1 million homes
Energy Supply
Each reactor is capable of powering a million homes for 60 years.
- A team of 15 engineers at Rolls‑Royce began designing a compact, scalable nuclear solution in 2016.
- Blends decades of naval reactor experience with advanced manufacturing.
- Modules are nearly 90% factory‑built across 1,500 parts, then shipped and assembled on site—cutting costs, time and complexity.
- The company uses a boron-free primary circuit, eliminating toxic boric acid and reducing water use and waste.
- Backed by strategic investors and partners like ČEZ and Siemens Energy to support global rollout.
- Positions itself as a repeatable, investable product offering dependable 'always-on' clean energy to grids and industries.
- Innovative and forward-thinking.
- Focused on safety, quality, and integrity.
- Committed to delivering customer success.
- Collaboration and teamwork across functions and regions.
- A culture of continuous learning and development.
- Driving a performance culture with a focus on results.
- Empowering employees to make decisions and take responsibility.
2050
Net Zero Commitment
Committed to achieving Net Zero by the year 2050, aligning with global sustainability targets.
- Focus on reducing carbon emissions through advanced nuclear technology.
- Development of compact, small modular reactors (SMRs) to provide cleaner, low-carbon energy.
- Sustainability goals to align with international frameworks such as the Paris Agreement.
- Supporting the UK government’s energy transition strategy with clean, reliable energy solutions.
- Striving for greater gender balance in the workforce.
- Creating an inclusive and respectful work environment.
- Empowering diverse talent to contribute at all levels of the organization.
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