Planning Manager - Rail

Matchtech; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a proven Planning Manager with extensive experience in major rail programmes. This exciting contract role offers hybrid working arrangements and requires travel to key locations. You will be responsible for providing planning and scheduling services, leading project coordination, and integrating risk management processes. This dynamic opportunity allows you to contribute to significant rail infrastructure projects while working with a skilled team. If you have a strong background in planning management within the rail industry, this is your chance to make a meaningful impact in a contract position.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in planning management for major rail projects.
• Proficient in leading planning teams and stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Provide planning and scheduling services for a major rail programme.
• Lead project scheduling and conduct periodic programme reviews.

Skills

Planning Management

Stakeholder Management

Risk Management

Team Leadership

Report Generation

Tools

P6 Loadspring

Job description

Proven Planning Manager with experience of working on major rail programmes required for an initial 15 month contract in Leeds. Hybrid working is offered but there will be a need to travel to Manchester and York when required.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Providing planning and scheduling services to support a major rail infrastructure programme
2. Taking the lead on project scheduling, coordination, and stakeholder management
3. Conducting periodic programme reviews and maintaining schedules
4. Integrating risk management into scheduling processes
5. Generating and presenting reports to ensure projects stay on track

Job Requirements:

1. Experience of working on major rail projects in a planning management capacity
2. Proficiency in motivating and leading planning teams
3. Knowledge of NEC4 schedule contractual requirements
4. Experience working with technical engineering, construction, and access disciplines
5. Ability to use and operate P6 Loadspring database, including creating and managing security privileges

Other Details:

This is a contract position for 15 months, based in Leeds, with travel to York and Manchester as needed.

If you have significant experience in planning management within the rail industry and are looking for a new contract opportunity, apply now to join our client's dynamic and skilled team.