Lead Planner - Submarines reference: JR6148561

Job Description Lead Planner - Submarines Full-Time Derby – Raynesway (5 days on site) An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Lead Planner to join Rolls-Royce Submarines in Derby. As a Lead Planner 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 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) you will also: Provide planning process support / governance and guidance to the wider delivery team and those developing level 3 plans to support work packages. Be 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. Have knowledge of Earned Value Management (EVM) and its associated processes, with ability to interpret EVM data and reports. Have Working knowledge of Earned Value Techniques (EVTs) to enable accurate cost profiling and appropriate performance reporting. Position Qualifications: To be successful in this role, we are looking for someone who is/has: APMG Project Planning and Controls (PPC), or the APM Project Management Qualification (PMQ) desirable Entry level qualification (HNC or Foundation Degree) desirable. 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 (preferably Primavera P6) and subsequent functionality. Please be aware that the priority will be given to employees identified as being at high risk. The professional level and the salary of the position will be dependent on the skills and experience of the successful candidate. It is advised that you inform your current manager of your application for this role. 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. Grade: 7/10 Closing Date: 08/02/2026 Job Category Project Management Posting Date 26 Jan 2026; 00:01 Posting End Date 08 Feb 2026 Rolls-Royce pioneers cutting-edge technologies that deliver the cleanest, safest and most competitive solutions to our planet vital power needs.