Senior Rail Planning Manager – MetroWest Programme

Morgan Sindall Group Plc; Portishead Point; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK infrastructure company is seeking a Planning Manager for the Metrowest rail project in Portishead. The successful candidate will provide strategic planning and scheduling expertise, oversee project schedules, manage risk and change, and mentor junior planners. Ideal candidates should have experience in complex infrastructure schemes and be proficient in Primavera P6. This role offers a range of benefits including generous holiday entitlement and pension scheme.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement with the option to buy five days

Flexible and adaptable working

Family friendly policies and work/life approach

Mentoring programmes and continuous learning support

Contributory pension scheme

Recognition scheme and long service awards

Car scheme and Private Medical Insurance

Share-save scheme and discounts including gym membership

Qualifications

• Proven track record delivering large, complex rail or infrastructure schemes.
• Confident communicator able to engage with stakeholders.
• Ability to present clear, data-driven insights.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all planning and scheduling activities.
• Develop, maintain, and report on project schedules.
• Drive effective risk and change management.
• Coordinate with multiple stakeholders and suppliers.
• Mentor and develop junior planners.

Skills

Demonstrable experience delivering complex infrastructure schemes

Proficiency in Primavera P6

Strong understanding of programme controls

Commercial awareness affecting baseline programme

Education

Degree level qualification or equivalent experience

Job description

A leading UK infrastructure company is seeking a Planning Manager for the Metrowest rail project in Portishead. The successful candidate will provide strategic planning and scheduling expertise, oversee project schedules, manage risk and change, and mentor junior planners. Ideal candidates should have experience in complex infrastructure schemes and be proficient in Primavera P6. This role offers a range of benefits including generous holiday entitlement and pension scheme.