Lead Rail Project Planner — Senior, Hybrid (Man/ York)

TEC Partners; Greater Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A major infrastructure firm in the UK is seeking an experienced Lead Project Planner to join a significant rail upgrade programme. The role involves leading planning activities, mentoring teams, and simplifying complex information for stakeholders. Candidates should have proven experience in planning and scheduling significant construction projects, strong communication skills, and ideally, a background in the rail industry. The position offers a flexible working arrangement based in Manchester or York.

Benefits

12-month contract with possible extension

Flexible working arrangement

Attractive day rate

Qualifications

• Experience with rail industry planning processes and systems is desirable.
• Demonstrated understanding of UK rail industry practices is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and scheduling activities across the major infrastructure programme.
• Provide clear planning and scheduling outputs to stakeholders.
• Support and mentor planning teams in capability development.
• Simplify complex programme information for reporting purposes.
• Ensure schedules align with access principles and operational requirements.
• Work closely with stakeholders for effective project delivery.

Skills

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

Education

Educated to A-level standard (or equivalent) in mathematics, IT or a related field

Job description

A major infrastructure firm in the UK is seeking an experienced Lead Project Planner to join a significant rail upgrade programme. The role involves leading planning activities, mentoring teams, and simplifying complex information for stakeholders. Candidates should have proven experience in planning and scheduling significant construction projects, strong communication skills, and ideally, a background in the rail industry. The position offers a flexible working arrangement based in Manchester or York.