Strategic Planning Manager

SCS Railways; City of Westminster; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading railway construction company in City of Westminster is seeking a Strategic Planning Manager to manage the Contract Programme for the HS2 project. The role requires expertise in schedule risk analysis and a degree in engineering. Flexible working options are available. The company offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Excellent benefits package

Support for further study and professional memberships

Qualifications

• Candidates must demonstrate knowledge of asset structures and planning standards.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6 is required.
• Strong communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assess schedule risks and develop mitigation measures.
• Coordinate updates to the performance measurement baseline.
• Support Time Risk Allowance, Duration Uncertainty, and Discrete Risk assessments.
• Ensure compliance with rules of credit.
• Oversee cost and schedule alignment.

Skills

Knowledge of asset structures

Planning standards

WBS

Planning processes

Strong communication skills

Education

Degree in engineering or similar

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

The Strategic Planning Manager will report to the Head of Planning for SCS in the PMO. They will be responsible for managing the Contract Programme / Programme for Acceptance, monthly reporting, and associated narratives. The role acts as a coordinator between the core planning team and the wider project control management teams for schedule interfaces, progress measurement, earned value, quantitative schedule risk analysis, and baseline maintenance. The manager will support the planning team by ensuring that the Project Controls Execution Plan and Planning Procedures align with the works information and subsequent PMIs, and will assist the assurance function within the PMO to ensure compliance with processes.

Flexible working options are available, including part-time, remote working, or compressed hours. Applicants are encouraged to discuss their needs during the interview process.

Role Responsibilities

• Assess schedule risks and develop mitigation measures.
• Support Time Risk Allowance, Duration Uncertainty, and Discrete Risk assessments.
• Serve as the focal point for quantitative schedule risk analysis.
• Coordinate updates to the performance measurement baseline.
• Ensure compliance with rules of credit.
• Oversee cost and schedule alignment.
• Manage project interfaces with Stations and Rail Systems, including maintenance of Milestone Definition Sheets.
• Plan and monitor Handover and Assurance activities.
• Work with senior management to ensure a consistent approach across the project.

Additional requirements include knowledge of asset structures, planning standards, WBS, and planning processes; proficiency in Primavera P6; a degree in engineering or similar; and strong communication skills. Candidates should demonstrate their ability to meet these criteria during the application and interview process.

The role involves working on the HS2 project, which aims to develop the UK's high-speed rail network, promoting economic growth and connectivity across major cities.

Skanska | Costain | STRABAG (SCS JV) is delivering the HS2 London Tunnels Contract, involving tunnels, shafts, bridges, and other infrastructure works. The company values diversity and offers opportunities for personal and professional development, including support for further study and professional memberships.

Salary is competitive with an excellent benefits package.