Rail Planning Manager – Multi-Site Programme Lead

PACE Global; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

PACE Global is seeking an experienced Planning Manager to support a major rail infrastructure programme across Leeds, York and Manchester. You will develop, monitor and manage integrated schedules with design, engineering and client stakeholders.

Travel between sites is required; hybrid working may be considered. Strong knowledge of Primavera P6 or Asta Powerproject and proven rail sector delivery are essential.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in planning for UK rail projects.
• Experience developing, monitoring and managing programme schedules across multi-site schemes.
• Strong knowledge of planning software such as Primavera P6 or Asta Powerproject.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain and update integrated programme schedules across design, consents, procurement and delivery phases.
• Collaborate with design managers, engineers and project controls to reflect dependencies and critical path.
• Produce regular progress reports, schedule risk analyses and forecast updates for stakeholders.
• Identify and escalate schedule risks, delays and resource conflicts; propose mitigations.
• Support benchmarking, lessons learned and continuous improvement of planning processes.
• Coordinate with Leeds, York and Manchester offices to ensure consistent planning and data.
• Contribute planning input to bids, tenders or change control processes.
• Demonstrate experience in UK rail sector on major infrastructure or enhancement schemes.
• Present schedule information clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.

Skills

Scheduling

Rail sector knowledge

Stakeholder management

Communication

Tools

Primavera P6

Asta Powerproject

Job description

PACE Global is seeking an experienced Planning Manager to support a major rail infrastructure programme across Leeds, York and Manchester. You will develop, monitor and manage integrated schedules with design, engineering and client stakeholders.

Travel between sites is required; hybrid working may be considered. Strong knowledge of Primavera P6 or Asta Powerproject and proven rail sector delivery are essential.