Lead Project Planner

4 days ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Tec Partners Limited Full time £25,000 - £55,000 per year

Job Description

Lead Project Planner
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.

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