Rail Systems Planning Lead | Major Infrastructure Project

Matchtech; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Matchtech seeks a Lead Planner/Planning Manager for a London based rail systems programme. You will lead a team of 3 Planners, growing to about 8, and oversee planning across design, installation, testing and handover, ensuring programme delivery aligns with contractual requirements.

The role requires strong Primavera P6 expertise, contractor rail experience, and ability to coordinate cross-functional teams. A clear progression path into a more senior role is anticipated as more work is secured.

Qualifications

• Significant planning experience in rail infrastructure.
• Contractor rail sector background.
• Experience leading a multidisciplinary planning team.
• Advanced knowledge of Primavera P6 and planning software.
• Strong Excel skills with lookups and data manipulation.
• Experience handling cost- and resource-loaded programmes.
• NVQ or HNC in engineering or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all planning activities across the project, supporting design, installation, testing, handover and project close-out.
• Maintain the cost- and resource-loaded programme, including updates to the established 40,000-activity programme.
• Prepare, manage and issue Clause 32 programmes, progress updates and comprehensive programme narratives in line with contractual requirements.
• Coordinate monthly programme reviews covering delivery, resource utilisation, cost, revenue and target cost performance.
• Manage programme communications through CEMAR, address client comments and ensure revised programmes and associated deliverables are submitted on time.
• Work closely with design, commercial, procurement, quality, assurance and operations teams to track deliverables and assess their impact on procurement, installation, testing, completion and cost.
• Maintain four-week look-ahead programmes and weekly reporting in agreed formats, integrating site progress and daily shift reports into the overall programme.
• Lead the planning team, support recruitment and development, carry out Clause 62 impact assessments, identify project risks and provide planning support across wider projects when required.

Skills

Primavera P6

Planning software

Excel (advanced)

Team leadership

Contract management

Education

NVQ or HNC in engineering

Tools

CEMAR

Job description

Matchtech seeks a Lead Planner/Planning Manager for a London based rail systems programme. You will lead a team of 3 Planners, growing to about 8, and oversee planning across design, installation, testing and handover, ensuring programme delivery aligns with contractual requirements.

The role requires strong Primavera P6 expertise, contractor rail experience, and ability to coordinate cross-functional teams. A clear progression path into a more senior role is anticipated as more work is secured.