Senior Rail & Infrastructure Planner

Randstad Cpe London; South Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad CPE London is seeking a Senior Project Planner to develop, manage and monitor project programmes across major rail and infrastructure projects in the UK.

The role requires strong planning expertise, experience with Primavera P6 or MS Project, and the ability to coordinate across multidisciplinary teams. A Full UK driving licence and a proactive, detail‑oriented approach are essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Planner or Senior Planner in rail, infrastructure, or civil engineering sectors.
• Strong knowledge of project planning methodologies and scheduling techniques.
• Proficient in Primavera P6 and/or Microsoft Project.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed project programmes and schedules.
• Monitor progress against milestones and identify risks, delays, and mitigations.
• Coordinate sequencing, resource allocation, and critical path analysis.
• Support tender planning and bid submissions where required.
• Provide planning support throughout all project phases with project managers, engineers, and commercial teams.
• Attend meetings and provide programme updates to stakeholders, and support change management and recovery planning.
• Produce regular progress reports and ensure alignment with contractual obligations.
• Utilise planning software to generate reports and performance data.

Skills

Rail planning experience

Scheduling methodologies

Complex programme reporting

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Driving licence

Education

Degree in Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Job description

Randstad CPE London is seeking a Senior Project Planner to develop, manage and monitor project programmes across major rail and infrastructure projects in the UK.

The role requires strong planning expertise, experience with Primavera P6 or MS Project, and the ability to coordinate across multidisciplinary teams. A Full UK driving licence and a proactive, detail‑oriented approach are essential.