Senior Programme Planner Rail

Carrington West; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure consultancy based in Cardiff is seeking an experienced Programme Planner to contribute to the delivery of five new stations on the South Wales Mainline. The ideal candidate should have at least 5 years of experience in rail project planning, proficiency in Primavera P6, and strong communication skills. This role offers a salary range of £60,000 to £70,000 and the flexibility to work from home for part of the week.

Qualifications

• 5 years minimum experience as a Programme Planner in the rail sector.
• Strong understanding of planning methodologies.
• Ability to communicate effectively across teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage project schedules for station schemes.
• Support programme development from SOBC to FBC.
• Provide planning expertise to project teams.
• Monitor progress and highlight risks.

Skills

Programme Planner / Scheduler experience

Understanding of planning tools

Knowledge of railway investment lifecycle

Excellent communication skills

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

Overview

Are you an experienced Programme Planner with a background in rail projects?

Do you want to play a key role in the development and delivery of five new stations along the South Wales Mainline?

Salary: £60,000 to £70,000 plus car allowance

Location: Cardiff, 3 days in office per week, remainder from home.

Interviews scheduled for w/c 8th & 15th September 2025

Deadline for applications: Friday 12th September 2025 (today)

I am seeking an experienced Senior / Programme Planner (Scheduler) to support the development and delivery of five new stations along the South Wales Mainline. This will be working through an infrastructure consultancy with the TfW team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a major rail investment programme, playing a key role in ensuring effective planning, scheduling, and programme controls.

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience as a Programme Planner / Scheduler within the rail or wider infrastructure sector (5 years minimum)
• Strong understanding of planning tools and methodologies (Primavera P6 or similar)
• Knowledge of railway investment lifecycle processes (SOBC to FBC)
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to liaise across multidisciplinary teams

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and manage project schedules for multiple station schemes
• Support programme development from SOBC to FBC in line with rail industry practices
• Provide planning expertise to project teams, ensuring milestones and deliverables are achieved
• Monitor progress and highlight risks or issues that may impact delivery