Senior Programme Planner — Complex Infra Projects

Network Rail; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 56,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible/hybrid working arrangements

Generous annual leave

Discounts at stations

Defined benefit pension scheme

75% subsidy on train tickets

Interest‑free travel loan

Volunteer leave

Job summary

Network Rail is seeking a Principal Project Planner to lead the development and governance of complex, interdependent schedules across multiple workstreams. You will partner with Programme Director and workstream leads to deliver clear insights and proactive risk management.

You will use Smartsheet, MS Project and Primavera P6 to provide accurate progress, impact analysis and informed decision support for senior stakeholders. Hybrid working and a busy, impactful programme await.

Qualifications

• Experience in developing complex programme schedules with many interdependencies.
• High level of proficiency in using scheduling software.
• Experience of major infrastructure or transformation programmes.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and develop the programme's integrated schedule across multiple workstreams.
• Identify risks and dependencies, provide governance support and senior stakeholder reporting.
• Utilise planning tools such as Smartsheet, MS Project and Primavera P6 to deliver insights.

Skills

Scheduling

Stakeholder engagement

Risk management

Communication

Planning

Tools

Smartsheet

MS Project

Primavera P6

Job description

Network Rail is seeking a Principal Project Planner to lead the development and governance of complex, interdependent schedules across multiple workstreams. You will partner with Programme Director and workstream leads to deliver clear insights and proactive risk management.

You will use Smartsheet, MS Project and Primavera P6 to provide accurate progress, impact analysis and informed decision support for senior stakeholders. Hybrid working and a busy, impactful programme await.