Head of Project Planning and Scheduling

2 weeks ago


Broughton, United Kingdom East West Rail Full time
Job Description

Role Summary:

The Head of Planning and Scheduling will be responsible for providing and coordinating all project planning support across East West Rail, deploying sufficient resources to meet planning and scheduling needs, and maintaining a baseline schedule for the enterprise and programme.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and implement integrated schedules from first principles.
  • Manage planning and scheduling resources throughout the business.
  • Establish a work breakdown structure based on the integrated baseline schedule.
  • Maintain relevant processes and procedures for project planning and scheduling.
  • Analyze and evaluate alternative scopes and timelines for the programme.
  • Ensure the adequacy of construction planning capabilities in the team.
  • Maintain the L0 & L1 end-to-end plan and integration with L2.
  • Verify accuracy and schedule robustness.
  • Ensure activities are logically sequenced and linked.
  • Provide governance and change control for the baseline schedule.

Skills, Knowledge, and Expertise:

  • Experience in planning for major projects.
  • Experience in managing people and key stakeholders.
  • Extensive experience in schedule management on major capital projects and/or large programmes of similar complexity.
  • Expert knowledge of control tools and methodologies such as Primavera P6, critical-path analysis, earned value analysis, and Monte Carlo analysis.
  • Technical understanding of design and construction.
  • Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.
  • Knowledge of contemporary planning techniques such as CPA/time chainage.
  • Broad knowledge of Engineering & Construction methodology.
  • Basic knowledge of integrating the plan within a 4D BIM environment.
  • Understanding the need for fully integrated schedules and reports.

Education and Qualifications:

  • Project Planning Practitioner (PPP) certification.
  • Degree or equivalent in project management or engineering.


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