Project Planner

On behalf of Network Rail, we are looking for a Project Planner (Inside IR35) for a 3 month contract. This is a hybrid working role (two days per week office based - Milton Keynes).

Network Rail is at the heart of revitalising Britain's railway. From Crossrail - Europe's largest civil engineering project - to investment in world-class stations and major programmes of electrification, we are involved in some of the most ambitious and diverse ventures that this country has ever seen. We at Network Rail are dedicated to becoming one of Britain's best employers and believe this starts with placing the candidate at the heart of everything we do

Job Purpose:

The Project Planner will provide professional leadership and technical expertise in planning across the Infrastructure Monitoring (IM) programme.

As a Project Planner, your main responsibilities will be to:

• Lead planning processes, stakeholder identification, and communication strategies.
• Promote awareness of roles, responsibilities, and accountabilities across the programme.
• Serve as a key interface between planning and project teams, including Risk, Finance, and Commercial functions.
• Develop and maintain high-quality project and programme plans in MSP and Primavera P6, as required, outlining scope, goals, timelines, milestones, resources, and key activities.
• Construct Master Programme Plans in P6 / MSP (as required) with embedded WBS and sub-projects in MSP, including Core IM Sourcing Programme and associated interdependencies.
• Ensure plans serve as structured roadmaps, guiding delivery and enabling pulse checks throughout the lifecycle.

Essential:

• Proven experience in planning complex change and procurement programmes.
• Professionally qualified MSP Planner.
• Expert in Primavera P6, with strong WBS and sub-project management skills.
• Proficient in Power BI for reporting and dashboard development.
• Strong background in project resource management.
• Familiarity with Network Rail contracts, processes, and systems.
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative team player.
• Strong IT skills and experience in the UK rail industry.

Please be aware that this role can only be worked within the UK and not Overseas.

Network Rail is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. They welcome applications from everyone.

Disability Confident

As a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, Network Rail guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. This scheme encourages candidates with a disability and/or neurodivergence to apply. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance.

Armed Forces Covenant

Network Rail guarantees to interview veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance.

In applying for this role, you acknowledge the following "this role falls in scope of the Off Payroll Working in the Public Sector legislation. Any rates of payment quoted will reflect the gross rate per day for the assignment and will be subject to appropriate taxes and statutory costs. As such the payment to the intermediary and your income resulting from this contract will be different".