Job Title: Lead Planner
Location: Manchester
Contract Type: 12-Month Contract
Day Rate: £450–£550 per day (Outside IR35)

We’re seeking an experienced Lead Planner to take a pivotal role within a major rail and infrastructure programme based in Manchester.

The successful candidate will lead project planning and controls across one or more complex projects,

Essential Requirements

• HND/HNC or degree-level qualification (or equivalent experience).
• Proven experience planning major infrastructure projects — ideally within rail or transport sectors.
• Advanced proficiency in Primavera P6; knowledge of other tools such as MS Project advantageous.
• Strong understanding of project and programme management principles.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively across multi-disciplinary teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the technical planning expert, ensuring consistent use of planning standards, templates, and procedures.
• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules in accordance with company planning and project management processes.
• Collaborate with project, commercial, and finance managers to produce resource- and cost-loaded plans.
• Coordinate with site and possession planners to ensure alignment across all project activities.
• Support bid and tender planning, ensuring smooth transition into live contract plans.

If you are looking for an opportunity to join and apply– Contact us now on <phone number removed> To apply for this position contact Mellissa Voong by emailing your C.V to M e l l i s s a . v o o n g @ v i t a l . u k . c o m

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