Strategic Planning Manager - Rail & Infrastructure

Aureos; Basildon; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days Holiday plus Bank Holiday

Pension

Learning & Development opportunities

On-site parking

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

Aureos is seeking a Planning Manager in Laindon to lead the schedule management function for our infrastructure projects. You will guide planning across the business unit and support the PMO with training, best practices, and capability development.

Essential experience includes Primavera P6 Advanced, TILOS, and MSP; degree-level education and rail discipline knowledge. The role offers career growth, salary benefits, and on-site facilities in Basildon area.

Qualifications

• PTS AC/DC certification is essential.
• Primavera P6 Professional Advanced
• TILOS competency
• Degree level or equivalent
• MS Project / Visio / Excel / PowerPoint proficiency
• Knowledge of NEC 3/4 NR Form of Contracts
• Collaborative planning and rail discipline knowledge
• Budgeting and forecasting experience

Responsibilities

• Assess and review contractual schedules and compensation events to support the business in schedule related commercial aspects.
• Address delays, implement corrective actions and respond to claims.
• Provide training and support to planning teams around compensation events and EOTs.
• Prepare timely reports and P6 schedule reviews with the planning team.
• Develop and implement planning strategies and embed lessons learned across projects.

Skills

Project Planning

Schedule Management

Leadership

Training & Development

Team Collaboration

Problem Solving

Decision Making

Attention to Detail

Communication

Rail Industry Knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Microsoft Visio

Excel

Power BI

Job description

Aureos is seeking a Planning Manager in Laindon to lead the schedule management function for our infrastructure projects. You will guide planning across the business unit and support the PMO with training, best practices, and capability development.

Essential experience includes Primavera P6 Advanced, TILOS, and MSP; degree-level education and rail discipline knowledge. The role offers career growth, salary benefits, and on-site facilities in Basildon area.