We are looking for a P6 Project Planner to work for one of our high profile clients in the Rail sector. We can be flexible when it comes to location but ideally you will be based in London, Manchester or Doncaster.

You will work as a Project Planner and develop programmes (schedules) in P6 as directed by the Project Manager or the needs of the project. You will be working to develop programmes for high profile rail projects across the UK.

The Role

• creation, maintenance and ongoing progress reporting for rail design projects
• Providing detailed P6 plans including all Network Rail deliverables
• Resource and cost load programmes across a portfolio of projects and maintain an accurate resource plan for the business
• Full planning from conception to completion
• Ability to liaise and deal with remote teams as well as having a hands on approach to each project
• Liaise with clients when necessary to monitor and discuss site works
• Manage change effectively and report on impact
• Attending pre-contract meetings to report and document planning stages
• Office based and site based
• Deal with project managers, site managers and design engineers to ensure delivery of plans
• Contribute effectively to risk assessments and RAMS

The candidate

• Primavera P6 Experience
• Degree/relevant qual in related field
• Extensive industry experience in Rail
• Ability to communicate the planning strategy for a complex programme to the wider team to ensure accuracy of information.
• Experience of working within a collaborative environment.
• Knowledge of Project Controls including earned value and schedule risk analysis.
• Other software Microsoft applications including Excel, Powerpoint, Word is desirable

Excellent package including benefits available.