Project Planner in Doncaster / Manchester, United Kingdom
VolkerRail Specialist Businesses has the resources and expertise to undertake a wide variety of rail-based development and construction projects. These projects encompass the Signalling, Power and Communications sectors within mainline railways and urban mass transit systems in the UK & Ireland.
We are keen to recruit and train motivated, enthusiastic and committed people to join our multi-disciplinary specialist teams. If you want to be part of an organisation that makes a difference, apply for a role within VolkerRail Specialist Businesses.
An opportunity has arisen for a Project Planner to join our Signalling & Power business working on a variety of projects.
Key duties will include:
- Providing project planning support to Bid Managers, Project Managers and their teams.
- Ensuring that all clients tender and contractual requirements are understood and complied with in relation to project planning, resource planning and progress reporting.
- Ensure the project plans for assigned contracts accurately reflect the technical workscope for the projects.
Acting as a key link between Planning and Project Managers, you will be responsible for highlighting issues, providing solutions to problems and reporting on a set of key performance indicators.
To be considered for the role, you will need to demonstrate significant experience in a planning role, gained within the rail industry.
In addition, you will also possess the following;
- A measured and well organised approach to your work.
- Confident communication skills, both in writing and in internal and external correspondence
- Expertise in using Primavera P6, as well as being a competent user of Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point.
- A positive and enthusiastic approach to challenges and problems.
The ability to manage work to meet varying deadlines
VolkerRail Group offers a competitive salary and attractive benefits that includes pension, and other benefits commensurate to your skills and experience.
VolkerRail is an established and experienced railway infrastructure contractor. We have a successful track record of delivering projects across the whole of the UK; working with Network Rail, London Underground as well as light rail and tram operating companies to enhance the national infrastructure.
As one of the UKs oldest railway contractors, with a history dating back over 70 years, we are passionate about the preservation and development of the railways. Our years of experience and continued company growth have earned us a reputation within the industry for high performance and innovation, and as a company focussed on timely and efficient delivery.
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