Lead Project Planner

ZipRecruiter; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment platform is seeking a Lead Project Planner to oversee planning and scheduling for major infrastructure programmes. The role requires strong communication skills and experience in project delivery, particularly in engineering or construction. Offering a competitive day rate and flexible working arrangements in Manchester or York, this position is a 12-month contract with potential for extension.

Benefits

Competitive day rate up to £530

Flexible working arrangements

Possibility of contract extension

Qualifications

• Required strong communication and leadership skills.
• Experience in planning and scheduling for major construction or engineering projects.
• Must have proficiency in relevant software tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and scheduling activities across a major infrastructure programme.
• Provide clear outputs to stakeholders.
• Support and mentor planning teams.

Skills

Strong communication and leadership skills

Proven experience in planning, scheduling and delivery

Proficiency in proprietary planning and scheduling software

Understanding of railway or complex infrastructure design

Experience in stakeholder management

Education

A-level standard in mathematics, IT or a related field

Tools

Planning and scheduling software tools

Job description

Overview

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).

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.