Principal Planner

Carrington West; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure firm is seeking a Principal Planner to manage a major project involving stations, bridges, and viaducts in the North West UK. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills are essential. The role offers a daily rate of £500 - £530 for a length of 12 months, with options for remote work. Applicants should have relevant professional membership and experience in major construction projects.

Qualifications

• Strong proficiency with planning and scheduling software.
• Experience managing stakeholders.
• Membership of a relevant professional body and/or commitment to CPD.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning teams for major infrastructure projects.
• Simplify complex schedules for reporting purposes.
• Ensure effective management of resources and access planning.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Planning and scheduling

Communication skills

Resource management

Understanding of railway design

Education

Membership of a relevant professional body

A level in maths or information technology

Tools

Planning and scheduling software

Job description

Overview

Are you a Principal Planner with experience working on major infrastructure project in the UK?

Are you looking for a long-term contract opportunity in the North West of the UK?

Contract details: Rate: £500 - £530 per day (Inside IR35); Contract length: 12 months; Location: Manchester/York - 2 days WFH

Role

My client are looking for a Principal Project Planner to join their team on a major infrastructure project in the north, project includes stations, bridges and viaducts.

You will be responsible for leading planning teams, simplifying complex schedules for reporting purposes, and ensuring the effective management of resources and access planning.

This is a high-profile role that requires strong communication and stakeholder management skills, alongside deep knowledge of planning within the rail or major infrastructure sectors.

What you will need

• Membership of a relevant professional body and/or commitment to CPD.
• Proven experience in the management, planning, and delivery of major construction or engineering projects.
• Strong proficiency with planning and scheduling software.
• Expertise and previous experience within the field of project resource management.
• Understanding of railway design and delivery principles
• Experience managing stakeholders
• Understanding of railway access principles, experience in reading Railway Access box plans alongside schedules

Desirable experience

• Previous experience on and knowledge of the UK rail industry
• A level or equivalent in maths or information technology.

If you are interested in this role please email CV and enquiries to [e-mail] or call me on 02393876037