Permanent On-site Rail

Senior P6 Planner – Rail Infrastructure

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior P6 Planner to join a growing Principal Contractor delivering major rail infrastructure projects across the UK.

This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a forward-thinking business that is experiencing significant growth within the rail sector, with a strong pipeline of secured work and genuine opportunities for career progression into Planning Management and Project Controls leadership positions.

Working on complex and high-profile rail infrastructure projects, you will play a key role in planning, monitoring, and controlling project delivery from pre-construction through to completion.

Key Responsibilities

  • check_circle Develop, maintain, and manage integrated project programmes using Primavera P6.
  • check_circle Produce detailed baseline programmes, resource-loaded schedules, and progress updates.
  • check_circle Monitor project performance and identify risks, opportunities, and programme impacts.
  • check_circle Conduct critical path analysis and provide recovery plans where required.
  • check_circle Work closely with Project Managers, Commercial Teams, Engineers, and Site Teams to ensure programme objectives are achieved.
  • check_circle Produce regular progress reports and programme dashboards for senior stakeholders.
  • check_circle Support tender planning activities and provide planning input during bid submissions.
  • check_circle Review subcontractor programmes and integrate them into the master programme.
  • check_circle Ensure programme compliance with client and contractual requirements.

About You

  • check_circle Proven experience as a Senior Planner or Planner within a Principal Contractor environment.
  • check_circle Strong background in civil engineering and infrastructure projects.
  • check_circle Previous experience delivering rail, civil engineering, transportation, station, track, structures, or major infrastructure schemes.
  • check_circle Advanced Primavera P6 experience.
  • check_circle Strong understanding of construction methodologies, sequencing, and project controls principles.
  • check_circle Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • check_circle Experience producing earned value, progress measurement, and programme reporting.
  • check_circle Degree, HNC, HND, or equivalent qualification in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline.

What's On Offer

  • check_circle Basic salary of £75,000.
  • check_circle Competitive car allowance.
  • check_circle Annual performance bonus.
  • check_circle Enhanced pension scheme.
  • check_circle Private healthcare.
  • check_circle Generous holiday entitlement.
  • check_circle Ongoing training and professional development.
  • check_circle Clear career progression opportunities within a rapidly expanding business.
  • check_circle The opportunity to work on some of the UK's most exciting rail infrastructure projects.