Principal Planner

Carrington West; Ringway; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure consultancy is seeking an experienced Principal Planner for a long-term contract opportunity in the North West of the UK. The role involves leading project planning teams on various major infrastructure projects including stations and bridges. Candidates should possess strong communication skills and a deep understanding of planning within the rail industry, along with expertise in resource management and relevant software tools. Competitive daily rates offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in the management and delivery of major construction or engineering projects.
• Understanding of railway design principles and access planning.
• Experience managing stakeholders effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning teams on major infrastructure projects.
• Simplify complex schedules for reporting.
• Ensure effective resource and access planning.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Stakeholder management

Resource management

Planning software proficiency

Education

Membership of a relevant professional body

A level or equivalent in maths or IT

Tools

Planning and scheduling software

Job description

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?

Rate: £500 - £530 per day (Inside IR35)

Contract length: 12 months

Location: Manchester/York - 2 days WFH

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

• 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 (url removed) or call me on (phone number removed)