Head of Capacity Planning

At D2 Rail we have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced and talented person to play a pivotal role in supporting the exciting growth of the D2 Rail Capacity Panning Team and the wider D2 business.

Is this the role for You?

Are you passionate about adding value and want to fully utilise your Leadership and people skills to get the best outcomes?

Have you ever wanted to get a taste of working in an agile SME organisation, where as a member of the Leadership team you can truly make a difference and be recognised for your contribution?

Do you want to play a key role in helping to deliver exciting rail projects which make a real difference to people’s lives?

If the answer to the above questions is ‘Yes, Yes, Yes’, then D2 is the place for you!

D2 Rail

In D2 we are experts in project planning and scheduling, project controls, capacity planning, constructability, information management, risk & value management, utilities management, and project management. We also have a dedicated digital technology team who can quickly turn ideas into bespoke solutions and software products to inspire the industry in innovative solutions.

Working in D2 feels like being part of a high performing tight-knit family. We are all obsessed with adding value and our culture is based on everyone being open, collaborative, innovative and highly skilled. We are looking for the best people whose core values and behaviours align with our own - if this is you, then come and join D2!

What are we looking for?

As Head of Capacity Planning, you will be a key member of the D2 Leadership Team. As well as being responsible for the overall performance of the Capacity Planning function, you will also play a pivotal role in ensuring that the exciting growth of the organisation is sustained.

The role provides the technical leadership of the Capacity Planning function and supports the D2 Rail division by ensuring the function has the rights capability (people, process, systems and tools) and capacity to meet the needs of the division now and in the future.

Essential Skills

• Proven experience in Senior Leadership roles in the successful delivery of Capacity & Timetable Planning in the rail industry
• Knowledge and experience of capacity planning project processes and methodologies with the rail sector (including knowledge of rail operations and simulation software modelling)
• Experience of working on major projects (ideally in both Client, and Contractor / Consultant positions)
• Ability to identify and secure future growth opportunities for the Capacity Planning Team and wider D2 business
• Experienced in leading contract and commercial requirements across different contractual arrangements
• Outstanding behaviours with excellent stakeholder management skills.
• A people person who can work collaboratively within a wider team.
• Energy, enthusiasm, and a self-driven can-do approach, with a creative and innovative approach to problem solving.

Working with us – why we are different

• You will have the opportunity to work on flagship projects both in Great Britain, Middle East, and Canada.
• You will be part of a high performing team that feels like a tight-knit family.
• We are agile and not constrained by red tape!
• Your voice will be heard, and you will help shape the direction of the business.
• We actively invest in your career development.
• We are an inclusive employer. Recruiting, retaining, and inspiring the best people from the widest pool is vitally important to us. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements you may need to support your application.
• We are growing quickly – our team has grown significantly in the last two years – it is an exciting time to join!

Benefits

• Competitive Salary, which will recognise the importance of the role within the D2 business

• Excellent benefits package including 25 days holiday a year (with option to buy up to 5 days extra leave) and private health medical care

• Agile Working arrangement (1-2 days / week in D2’s Manchester office)

• A supportive and friendly team with regular team socials

Next Steps: To ask any questions and / or submit your CV please contact: <email address removed>.