Project Planner - Train Operating Company

Randstad Cpe London; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a P6 Project Planner for a Train Operating Company in Birmingham. The role involves preparing and monitoring project schedules, supporting effective information sharing, and managing planning risks. Candidates should have experience with Primavera P6 software and a background in railway project delivery. The position offers a 3-month contract with potential extensions.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Primavera P6 Oracle Software and Railway Project Delivery.
• Knowledge of railway investment planning systems.
• Experience working client side within the Rail sector.

Responsibilities

• Support the effective delivery of the project.
• Prepare project work breakdown structures and schedules.
• Monitor and progress plans/schedules and develop recovery schedules.

Skills

Primavera P6 Oracle Software

Railway Project Delivery

GRIP/PACE Methodology

Earned Value Management

Schedule Management under NEC contracts

Client Side experience in Rail sector

Six Sigma Yellow Belt

Job description

Position: P6 Project Planner
Rate: Indicative Outside IR35
Location: Birmingham
Duration: 3 months + possible extension

People Group are looking to recruit a Project Planner from a Client Side background to work for a Train Operating Company.

Key Accountabilities

1. To interact and become a key member of the project delivery team providing a quality service to support the effective delivery of the project.
2. To interact and support effective information sharing/collection with all the project stakeholders in an appropriate manner.
3. Prepare a project work breakdown structure and plan/schedule which will ensure delivery of the project objectives and providing effective project performance measurement and reporting.
4. To develop the appropriate quality plan/schedule in line with the project scheduling principles and processes.
5. Monitor and progress the plan/schedule and make changes as required. Develop recovery schedules and contingency plans to meet changed objectives as necessary.
6. Input the planning issues into the projects critical issues risk log. Review planning risks and monitor whether the risk register is updated accordingly.
7. Report actual performance and variance against plan and forecast outcomes. Highlight key milestone and critical path issues to members of the team, provide an assessment of the impact of such issues and recommend solutions to correct the position.
8. Interrogate contractors statement of progress for schedule adherence and payment purposes.
9. Identify key resource requirements and monitor that these are accurately booked and availability is maintained.

Job Skills, Experience and Qualifications

• Proven experience inPrimavera P6 Oracle Software, Railway Project Delivery and GRIP/PACE Methodology.
• Knowledge of railway investment planning systems.
• Experience of Earned Value Management and Schedule Management under NEC contract types preferred.
• Experience working client side within the Rail sectorandunderstandingthe operation of a TOC
• Six Sigma Yellow Belt

Required Qualifications

• None