Rail Programme Planner Lead (P6, 18m FTC)

GTS Group Ltd; Slough; On-site; GBP 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

GTS Group Ltd in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Senior Planner to join a high-profile rail programme team on an 18-month fixed-term basis. The role sits in the PMO and leads planning, governance, reporting and deliverability across a complex portfolio.

You’ll use Primavera P6 as a central tool to provide visibility, challenge assumptions and ensure programme commitments are realistic. The role also involves developing the planning function and engaging senior stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Extensive Primavera P6 expertise.
• Experience at programme level rather than on individual projects.
• Degree-level education or demonstrable equivalent project delivery experience.
• Membership of a relevant professional body.

Responsibilities

• Leading the production, maintenance and governance of programme schedules.
• Ensuring the central programme plan remains the single source of truth.
• Challenging planning assumptions and identifying programme deliverability risks.
• Producing scenario plans to support future programme decisions.
• Developing programme reporting for senior leadership and external stakeholders.
• Ensuring schedules meet contractual and governance requirements.
• Managing and developing the Planning team.
• Supporting annual planning and rebaselining activities.
• Using P6 to support resource, timesheet and financial reporting.
• Developing planning processes, standards and good practice across the organisation.
• Building strong relationships with senior stakeholders up to Director level.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Leading planning team

Programme controls

Strong planning

Education

Degree-level education or equivalent

Membership of a relevant professional body

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

GTS Group Ltd in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Senior Planner to join a high-profile rail programme team on an 18-month fixed-term basis. The role sits in the PMO and leads planning, governance, reporting and deliverability across a complex portfolio.

You’ll use Primavera P6 as a central tool to provide visibility, challenge assumptions and ensure programme commitments are realistic. The role also involves developing the planning function and engaging senior stakeholders.