Senior Rail Planner – Major Projects & Programme Delivery

AmcoGiffen; Highbridge; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

AmcoGiffen is seeking an experienced Senior Planner to join the Wales & Western team, delivering major rail and infrastructure projects across the region. You will lead planning, programme management and project controls from tender through completion, coordinating with Network Rail and key stakeholders.

The role requires strong rail/infra experience, proficient use of Primavera P6, and the ability to develop robust schedules and mitigation strategies in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Extensive planning experience within rail, civil engineering or major infrastructure projects.
• Strong working knowledge of Primavera P6 and programme management principles.
• Experience developing and maintaining complex project schedules.
• Sound understanding of NEC contracts and programme obligations.
• Ability to assess programme risks and develop effective mitigation strategies.
• Strong analytical, reporting and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Experience working closely with operational teams, clients and project managers.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain and manage detailed project programmes from tender through to project completion.
• Monitor progress against programme milestones and identify risks, opportunities and delays.
• Produce programme updates, reporting and mitigation strategies to support successful project delivery.
• Support project controls, resource planning and procurement activities.
• Manage programme change and assess the impact of variations and compensation events.
• Work collaboratively with operational delivery teams to ensure programmes accurately reflect project requirements.
• Provide planning support to project managers and senior leadership teams.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, including regular face-to-face engagement with Network Rail and project stakeholders.
• Undertake regular site visits to support programme development, progress reviews and project reporting.

Skills

Rail planning

Civil engineering

Programme management

Risk mitigation

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Communication

Client relations

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

AmcoGiffen is seeking an experienced Senior Planner to join the Wales & Western team, delivering major rail and infrastructure projects across the region. You will lead planning, programme management and project controls from tender through completion, coordinating with Network Rail and key stakeholders.

The role requires strong rail/infra experience, proficient use of Primavera P6, and the ability to develop robust schedules and mitigation strategies in a fast-paced environment.