At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead planning for a major rail infrastructure programme and mentor planning teams.
- Company: Join a key player in transforming rail services across the North of England.
- Benefits: Competitive day rate, flexible working, and potential contract extension.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for professional development and stakeholder engagement.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on one of the UK's largest rail upgrade programmes.
- Qualifications: Strong leadership and communication skills with experience in engineering project planning.
Location: Manchester or York (3 days per week on-site, remainder flexible)
Contract Length: 12 months
Day Rate: Up to £530 (Inside IR35)
We are seeking an experienced Lead Project Planner to join a major infrastructure programme that is transforming rail services across the North of England. This is an opportunity to play a key role in one of the UK’s largest rail upgrade programmes, helping to deliver complex engineering projects that will bring long-term benefits to passengers and freight.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead planning and scheduling activities across a major infrastructure programme
- Provide clear planning and scheduling outputs to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Support and mentor planning teams, developing capability across the function
- Simplify complex and detailed programme information for reporting purposes
- Ensure schedules align with access principles and operational requirements
- Work closely with stakeholders to ensure effective project delivery
Essential Skills and Experience:
- Strong communication and leadership skills
- Proven experience in planning, scheduling and delivery of major construction or engineering projects
- Proficiency in proprietary planning and scheduling software tools
- Understanding of railway or complex infrastructure design and delivery principles
- Demonstrated experience in stakeholder management and resource planning
- Membership of a relevant professional body, or evidence of CPD towards membership
Desirable:
- Experience with rail industry planning processes and systems
- Knowledge of UK rail industry practices
- Educated to A-level standard (or equivalent) in mathematics, IT or a related field
What’s on Offer:
- 12-month contract with the possibility of extension
- Day rate up to £530 (Inside IR35)
- Flexible working, with a requirement for a minimum of 3 days per week on-site in Manchester or York
Application Deadline: 29th September
How to Apply: Submit your CV as soon as possible to be considered. Early applications are encouraged as the role may close once sufficient candidates have been identified.
Lead Project Planner employer: TEC Partners Limited
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