Senior Planner in Manchester, North West, United Kingdom
The Opportunity
We are offering a great opportunity for a Senior Planner to join our growing Signalling & Power Business. This post will fulfil the lead Planner Role on the LNW S+T Framework.
Company Information
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.
Job Summary
The role, based at our Project office in Manchester, is part of the Project Controls function. Reporting to the Project Controls Manager, you will work closely with Senior Project managers whilst leading the Project Controls function for the framework. The role will require you to interface with the Network Rail team in the development of the framework work banks.
It will involve the use of technology and working with all disciplines to create robust schedules and performance data.
Your role will entail:
- 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 work scope 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.
Job Requirements
You will be self-motivated with a pro-active approach and have experience of working under pressure and meeting tight deadlines. Problem solving, communication and good interpersonal skills are a key requirement for this role. The candidate will also ideally have the following Experience/skill set:
- 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.
Committed to equality of opportunity and diversity.
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