Responsible for the development of Project or Annual Investment programme plans on behalf of programme and Project Manager in order to meet overall requirements of the client/ business in the most cost effective and reliable manner.

         Responsible for the preparation of project work breakdown structure and plan in accordance with the requirements of the Guide to Railway Investment Projects (Grip) and which is capable of delivering the project objectives, including during project if required.

         Ensuring the plan is fully resourced and cost loaded and monitor progress to the plan and make changes as required. Develop recovery programme and contingency plans in order to meet changed objectives.

         Input the planning issues into project critical issues risk log. Review planning risks and ensure the risk register is updated accordingly.

         Report Actual performance and variance against plan and forecast outcomes. Highlight key milestones and critical path issues to members of the team, provide an assessment of the impact of such issues and recommend solutions to correct the position.

         Monitor and audit contractor plans. Ensure the contractor’s planning process complies with Network Rail procedure requirements.

         Interrogate contractor’s statement of progress for payment purposes.

         Identify key possession requirements and ensure that these are properly booked

         Also involvement in the Project Migration from P3 to P3e. Creating Projects in Oracle Projects and inter-phasing these.

         Involvement in the Cost Analysis Framework.