Permanent On-site Infrastructure Rail

Project Planner

The Opportunity

An opportunity for an experienced Project Planner to join a principal contractor delivering a major multidisciplinary rail infrastructure scheme in Birmingham.

Help deliver a complex scheme combining substantial engineering buildings, civil infrastructure and integrated railway systems. The works bring together construction, specialist installations, testing and commissioning, with multiple interfaces between design, engineering and delivery teams.

This offers exposure to a technically demanding programme and the chance to help shape infrastructure supporting the future operation of the railway.

You will support the development and management of project programmes using Primavera P6, working closely with senior planners, engineers and site teams to track progress and help keep projects on schedule.

Key Responsibilities

  • check_circle Prepare, maintain and update project programmes in Primavera P6, with support from senior planning colleagues.
  • check_circle Work with site teams and subcontractors to capture progress and update activities, milestones and programme logic.
  • check_circle Produce look-ahead programmes, progress reports and supporting planning narratives.
  • check_circle Monitor planned against actual progress and highlight delays, risks and emerging issues.
  • check_circle Support critical path analysis and the development of mitigation and recovery measures.
  • check_circle Incorporate civil works, buildings, specialist installations and testing activities into coordinated project programmes.
  • check_circle Assist with change assessments, contractual submissions and planning for testing, commissioning and handover.

About You

  • check_circle Planning experience on major rail, buildings, civil engineering or comparable multidisciplinary infrastructure projects.
  • check_circle Practical experience using Primavera P6 to build and update project programmes.
  • check_circle An engineering background and understanding of construction methods and sequencing.
  • check_circle Ideally degree qualified in engineering, construction management or a related discipline, or able to demonstrate equivalent professional experience.
  • check_circle Understanding of programme logic, critical path analysis and progress measurement.
  • check_circle Familiarity with NEC contracts and associated programme requirements would be beneficial.
  • check_circle Good analytical, organisational and communication skills, with the ability to work closely with project teams.

What's On Offer

  • check_circle £50,000–£65,000 + car allowance + benefits package