Rail & Transport Infrastructure Project Planner

Circet Uk; Slough; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Life assurance

Employee Assistance Programmes

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Circet UK is seeking a Project Planner to support the Programme Manager and Delivery teams across rail, transport and energy infrastructure initiatives. You will handle planning, scheduling, forecasting and resource coordination to ensure delivery from concept to completion while upholding safety, quality and efficiency.

The role emphasizes collaboration with clients and project teams, maintaining schedules, and regular progress reporting in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Strong planning, scheduling and coordination skills.
• Experience in infrastructure environments (rail/transport/utility/engineering).
• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and monitor delivery of rail and transport infrastructure projects with clients and stakeholders.
• Monitor and report progress, milestones, risks, and resources daily and weekly.
• Plan and coordinate internal/external resources for civils, construction, signalling, station or infrastructure activities.
• Support teams in developing and maintaining project schedules and work programmes.
• Ensure health, safety, environmental and quality requirements are incorporated into planning and escalate concerns.
• Liaise with site teams, subcontractors, suppliers, and stakeholders to resolve scheduling issues.
• Review project documentation to ensure alignment with objectives.
• Provide regular updates to Programme Managers and key stakeholders.
• Coordinate materials, plant, and resource requirements for delivery.
• Maintain accurate project records and update management systems.
• Assist with possession planning and access arrangements as required.
• Support continuous improvement of planning, reporting and project controls processes.
• Contribute to planning across Rail, Transport Infrastructure and Energy Infrastructure projects.

Skills

Planning

Scheduling

Coordination

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving

Communication

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Project

Primavera P6

Job description

Circet UK is seeking a Project Planner to support the Programme Manager and Delivery teams across rail, transport and energy infrastructure initiatives. You will handle planning, scheduling, forecasting and resource coordination to ensure delivery from concept to completion while upholding safety, quality and efficiency.

The role emphasizes collaboration with clients and project teams, maintaining schedules, and regular progress reporting in a dynamic environment.