Likelihood-- Cheer or Dismay

The fact that you have hands on experience will count for a lot!! I have a site background rather than an academic planning background and nines time out of ten it has helped me in gaining contracts.

I agree that 2 years minimum in paye will give you a great strating point, then look to go contract.

Another point - if you end up as a site based planner, the fact that you have years of hands on will be appreciated by the construction lads around you.



Steve

Dear Marc,



With your years of experience, knowledge of work, and your computer skills, I am sure that you will be hired immediately. keep sharpening your skills and your best job is coming.



Cheers,



Samer

Marc,



There is little chance of going contract with little or no planning experience. You would be best of going PAYE for around 2 years.

Hi Marc



Definitely good cheer.



Have you looked at the jobs in the job page for railway planners?



If you can work the software you will be shooed in.



You may have to relocate to the work until you can find something more local.



Your main decision however is whether to stay PAYE or go on Contract.



Best regards



Mike T.

Marc,



You should be able to get a start somewhere. I recommend looking into a project management course such as an APM, PMI or PRINCE2 course.



This (along with all your ’on the tools’ experience) will give you the theroretical knowledge you require to be a planner rather than scheduler.



Good Luck,

Oli