Senior Transportation Planner & Project Controls Lead (Rail & Highway)

First Recruitment Group; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the UK seeks an experienced Senior Planner to join a prestigious Project Controls team. The role involves managing multi-million-pound transportation projects, providing planning advice, and mentoring junior staff. Candidates should possess significant experience in Rail or Highway projects and be proficient in Primavera P6. Strong analytical and leadership skills are essential. This is a full-time role with an immediate start, offering a contract of 6 months.

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.
• Develop, maintain, and present project and tender schedules using Primavera P6.
• Monitor project performance and implement Earned Value Management techniques.

Skills

Rail or Highway project experience

Project control systems proficiency

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management skills

Education

Degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering

Membership of APM

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

A leading recruitment agency in the UK seeks an experienced Senior Planner to join a prestigious Project Controls team. The role involves managing multi-million-pound transportation projects, providing planning advice, and mentoring junior staff. Candidates should possess significant experience in Rail or Highway projects and be proficient in Primavera P6. Strong analytical and leadership skills are essential. This is a full-time role with an immediate start, offering a contract of 6 months.