Grant Rail Lead Planner

JOB TITLE:      Project Planner



(West Coast Route Modernization, Through Alignment Tamping)



I was assigned to the Through Alignment Tamping Contract for West Coast Route Modernization, my duties were as follows:

•Created & updated P3 Plan to Network Rail’s specification.

•Entered worksite requirements into PPS & attended Planning & PICOP Meetings for worksites

•Created & updated 12 weekly (minimum) look ahead plan (in Excel)

•Updated a weekly plan (Race Card) using the 12 week plan as a base, issued to client & management.

•Once work on site was completed, I would Update a weekly report (Wash Up) & again issue it to the client & management.

•Updated progress on an S-curve spread sheet

•Assisted the Planning Manager with urgent short notice Worksites using business cases.

•Liaised with the Client on progress & any issues with the schedule.

•Attended a Progress Delivery & Resource Weekly meeting to discuss any issues from previous week’s work, future weeks work, review the overall plan & update the progress.

•Liaised with Network Rail’s Possession Assurance Managers & other Contractors to resolve issues with current & future worksites.

•Collated an on call pack for on call manager that week.

•Assisted the On Call Manager & carried out Site Access Control duties on site.

•Collated information for the health & safety files for overall hand back of the Project.

•Assisted with the production of RIMINI packs & requested Red Zone Access using the GZAM system

•Planned the Pallas Tamping System Trials

•Assisted others within the West Coast Team where I could & if required

•General planning & administrative duties