Head of Strategic Planning

CV Deadline: Friday 8th May COP (4pm)

Head of Strategic Planning (Contract)
Location: Stratford, London (Hybrid working)
Inside IR35
6 months initial

£720 per day full time (5 days per week) - candidates will be considered for part time (3 days per week) up to a maximum rate of £900–£1,000 per day.

Lead a high profile mainline route study as part of its early-stage development and long-term strategic planning activity.

* This is NOT a project planning or delivery role. *

The role is focused on strategic rail planning, acting as the intelligent client and lead integrator across multiple technical disciplines.

Key Responsibilities
• Lead and manage a strategic rail route study end-to-end
• Provide strategic direction across early-stage development activity
• Coordinate and integrate technical workstreams including:
o Rail demand forecasting
o Capacity analysis
o Rolling stock strategy
• Interpret and challenge technical outputs (not produce detailed modelling)
• Act as the primary interface with Network Rail sponsors and development teams
• Manage and assure externally commissioned consultancy work
• Lead and support a small team of planners
• Represent the client with internal and external stakeholders as required