Lead Project Planner

Tec Partners; Ringway; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A major infrastructure firm is seeking a Lead Project Planner to drive scheduling activities for a key rail upgrade program in Northern England. The role is based in Manchester or York, requiring at least 3 days per week on-site. The ideal candidate has strong leadership, communication skills, and proven experience in managing complex engineering projects. A competitive day rate of up to £530 is offered alongside flexible working options.

Benefits

Flexible working options

12-month contract with extension possibility

Qualifications

• Proven experience in planning, scheduling and delivery of major construction or engineering projects.
• Understanding of railway or complex infrastructure design and delivery principles.
• Membership of a relevant professional body, or evidence of CPD towards membership.

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.

Skills

Strong communication and leadership skills

Planning and scheduling

Stakeholder management

Resource planning

Education

Educated to A-level standard in mathematics, IT or related field

Tools

Proprietary 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)

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.

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

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