Lead Planner (SC Cleared)

Lead Planner (SC Cleared) role with award-winning project controls consultancy CMR, focusing on construction industry experience, project management, and project controls to support expansion across the UK.

Requirements

• Experience in a construction or infrastructure environment.
• Solid scheduling expertise, including Primavera P6.
• Previous experience operating at Lead Planner level or as a senior planning professional with responsibility for schedule ownership and coordination.
• Strong MS Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Confidence building schedules from first principles and reviewing supplier submissions.
• Understanding of schedule hierarchy, integration, governance and change control.
• Familiarity with NEC or FIDIC contracts.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with a collaborative mindset.
• Ability to lead planning discussions with internal teams, clients, suppliers and key stakeholders.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Merit-based system for career progression.
• In-house capability matrix for tracking progression and highlighting development areas.
• Hybrid working arrangement (2 days a week on site).