Senior Project Controls Planner: Rail & Transportation

Transportation Ltd; Highgate; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transportation company in the UK seeks an experienced Senior Planner to join their Project Controls team, focusing on complex transportation infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate will lead project planning, monitor performance using EVM techniques, and mentor junior planners. Key qualifications include proven experience in rail/highway projects, strong knowledge of engineering disciplines, and expertise in Primavera P6. This role offers an opportunity to influence multi-million-pound projects significantly.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Rail or Highway projects.
• Expertise in Primavera P6 and other project control systems.
• Strong understanding of design, procurement, construction, and commissioning processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of project planning and project controls across large transportation programmes.
• Deliver periodic programme updates highlighting changes, delays, and project risks.
• Monitor project performance and implement Earned Value Management (EVM) techniques.

Skills

Project planning

Stakeholder management

Earned Value Management (EVM)

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering

Membership of APM

Tools

Primavera P6

Project control systems

Job description

A leading transportation company in the UK seeks an experienced Senior Planner to join their Project Controls team, focusing on complex transportation infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate will lead project planning, monitor performance using EVM techniques, and mentor junior planners. Key qualifications include proven experience in rail/highway projects, strong knowledge of engineering disciplines, and expertise in Primavera P6. This role offers an opportunity to influence multi-million-pound projects significantly.