Lead Planner – Infrastructure

2 days ago

London Area, United Kingdom Infraspec Full time £85,000 - £110,000 per year

Lead Planner – Infrastructure / NEC4 / Primavera P6

London (Hybrid) | £85,000 + £6,000 Car Allowance + Bonus + Private Medical + Pension + Travel Expenses

Shape Programmes. Drive Delivery. Lead National Infrastructure Projects.

Step into a pivotal planning role where your expertise directly shapes the success of nationally significant infrastructure programmes. As Lead Planner, you'll guide complex civil engineering and highways projects, combining technical rigour with strategic influence to ensure predictable, efficient, and commercially protected delivery.

Join a consultancy renowned for technical excellence, collaborative culture, and a strong pipeline of flagship UK projects - this is your opportunity to take full ownership of planning on high-profile programmes.

What You'll Do

  • Lead planning activities across NEC4-governed projects, from development to completion.
  • Develop, maintain, and cost-load robust programmes in Primavera P6.
  • Manage change processes, EOTs, and compensation events in line with NEC4.
  • Lead programme reviews and provide commercial guidance on delays, disruption, and risk.
  • Deliver high-quality dashboards and insights using tools such as Power BI.
  • Facilitate collaborative planning workshops across multidisciplinary teams.
  • Conduct risk-based assessments, highlighting potential H&S impacts.
  • Drive continuous improvement and lean planning initiatives to enhance delivery performance.

Who You Are

You're a highly experienced planner looking to take full ownership of infrastructure programme delivery. You bring:

  • Strong background in civil engineering or infrastructure (highways, rail, utilities, major civils).
  • Proven expertise in Primavera P6 and NEC3/NEC4 processes.
  • Commercial awareness, including experience contributing to claims or impact assessments.
  • Confident stakeholder engagement and excellent communication skills.
  • Passion for driving planning excellence and consistency across delivery teams.

What's In It for You

  • £85,000 base salary plus £6,000 car allowance and all client-related travel costs.
  • Annual bonus potential, private medical cover, pension, and flexible hours.
  • Hybrid working: 3 days in central London / 2 days from home.
  • Clear career path toward senior Lead Planner or Planning Manager roles.
  • Exposure to some of the UK's most ambitious and high-profile infrastructure programmes.

Ready to lead major infrastructure programmes and shape the future of delivery?
Apply now or get in touch for a confidential conversation.

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