Lead Planner - Submarines

Job Title: Lead Planner - Submarines

Working Pattern Full-Time - Days

Location: 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.

Who we’re looking for:

At Rolls-Royce we put safety first, do the right thing, keep it simple and make a difference. These principles form the behaviours that guide us and are an essential component of our assessment process. They are the fundamental qualities that we seek for all roles.

To be successful in this role you will need to have:

• 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.

Regional Benefits:

• Generous Annual Leave

• Group Income Protection provides an income in the event that you are unable to work due to illness or injury

• Group Life Assurance provides for a lump sum benefit if you die whilst employed by Rolls-Royce

• Digital GP provides a convenient way for you to access GP consultations

• Employee Assistance (EAP) and Live Well programmes

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.

To work for the Rolls-Royce Defence business an individual has to hold a Security Check clearance.  Rolls-Royce will support the application for Security Clearance if you do not currently already have this in place.  Due to the nature of work the business conducts and the protection of certain assets 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: NGS 7-10

Closing date: 01/09/2026