Project Planner

Ganymede; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Ganymede Solutions Ltd. in Manchester is seeking an experienced Project Planner to join our rail infrastructure team on permanent projects. You will develop, maintain and monitor detailed programmes, working with project managers, engineers and clients to ensure on-time delivery.

The role requires Primavera P6 or MS Project experience, an understanding of NEC contracts, and a Manchester postcode. Hybrid working with access to the wider UK rail network is offered.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Project Planner in the rail sector.
• Proficient with Primavera P6 and/or Microsoft Project.
• Must have a Manchester postcode and rail sector experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain and update detailed project programmes.
• Monitor progress against milestones and identify delays or risks.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, contractors and clients on programme requirements.

Job description

Project Planner

Manchester | Hybrid Working

Permanent Opportunity | Salary – Negotiable Depending on Experience

Looking for your next opportunity as a Project Planner? Want to work on interesting infrastructure projects, join a collaborative team and enjoy the security of permanent employment? This could be an excellent opportunity for an experienced Rail Planner looking for their next career move.

The Role and About You

You’ll be joining an established infrastructure organisation delivering a range of projects across the rail sector. Working closely with project managers, engineers, clients and delivery partners, you’ll play an important role in developing, maintaining and monitoring project programmes to support successful delivery.

We’re looking for an experienced Project Planner with a background specifically within the rail industry. You’ll need to be confident developing and maintaining detailed, logic‑linked programmes, monitoring progress and identifying potential delays, risks and opportunities for programme improvement.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Developing, maintaining and updating detailed project programmes.

• Monitoring progress against key milestones, identifying critical paths and highlighting potential delays.

• Working closely with project managers, engineers, contractors and clients to agree programme requirements.

• Preparing progress reports, look‑ahead programmes and programme updates.

• Supporting risk management, change control and programme mitigation activities.

• Reviewing contractor and supplier programmes and monitoring delivery against agreed baselines.

• Supporting tender submissions and providing planning input throughout the project lifecycle.

• Ensuring accurate programme records and consistent planning standards.

You’ll ideally have previous experience working as a Project Planner within the rail industry, with a good understanding of rail project delivery and the interfaces between design, procurement and construction.

Experience using Primavera P6 and/or Microsoft Project would be beneficial, alongside knowledge of NEC3/NEC4 contracts and programme requirements.

Importantly, applicants MUST have a Manchester postcode and demonstrable experience within the rail sector. Both requirements are essential for this position.

The Company

You’ll be joining an established and growing infrastructure organisation with a collaborative working environment and a focus on delivering successful projects across the UK.

This is a permanent opportunity offering long-term employment, exposure to interesting infrastructure projects and the opportunity to develop your career within a supportive team.

On offer:

• Permanent employment and long-term career stability.

• Competitive salary, negotiable depending on experience.

• Hybrid working arrangements.

• Exposure to a variety of rail infrastructure projects.

• A collaborative working environment alongside experienced industry professionals.

• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.

Ganymede is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation