Lead Planner - Submarines

Job Description

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

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.

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.

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

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.

Closing Date: 01/09/2026

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.

Job Category

Project Management

Posting Date

19 Aug 2026; 00:08

Posting End Date

01 Sept 2026