Senior Rail Planner – Major Projects (6‑Month Contract)

First Recruitment Group; Epsom; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for a Senior Planner for a 6-month contract based in Epsom, Surrey. The ideal candidate will have proven construction planning experience and strong skills in Project Controls. Responsibilities include managing project schedules, providing detailed performance data, and supervising junior team members. A degree in engineering and familiarity with Primavera P6 are essential. This role offers an opportunity to work on significant transportation infrastructure projects.

Qualifications

• Proven construction planning experience on large projects.
• Strong understanding of design, procurement, and construction processes.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of project programming and Project Controls.
• Develop and maintain project and tender programmes.
• Provide timely project performance data and reports.
• Identify and escalate project risks and deviations.

Skills

Construction planning

Project Controls techniques

Strong presentation skills

EVM (Earned Value Management)

Schedule risk and cost analysis

Education

Degree in Engineering (Mechanical or Civil preferred)

APM membership

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

A leading recruitment agency is looking for a Senior Planner for a 6-month contract based in Epsom, Surrey. The ideal candidate will have proven construction planning experience and strong skills in Project Controls. Responsibilities include managing project schedules, providing detailed performance data, and supervising junior team members. A degree in engineering and familiarity with Primavera P6 are essential. This role offers an opportunity to work on significant transportation infrastructure projects.