🚆 Lead Planning Engineer / Lead Planner
📍 Milton Keynes (Hybrid) | 💼 £75,000–£85,000 + Car Allowance + Full Benefits
đź§ 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
đź§ What You Bring
âś” Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or similar
âś” Proven planning experience in rail, infrastructure, civils, aviation, defence, or utilities
âś” Expert-level skills in Primavera P6 and strong command of planning systems
âś” Deep understanding of NEC contracts, EVM, and planning best practices
âś” 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.
đź“© Apply today or connect with us for a confidential chat about your next chapter.