Principal Project Planner
Network Rail
Reading
£50,000 - £56,250 depending on experience
Closing date: Tuesday 15 December 2015. APPLY HERE
Infrastructure Projects re-launched as a regionally-based business unit of Network Rail from April 2012. In addition to the regional delivery units (current work includes Crossrail and the redevelopment of King Cross station), IP scope includes a national Signalling division, Thameslink, and the Railway Communication System programmes. Its remit is the efficient delivery of renewals and enhancements on our railway through professional control and management of capital projects. Infrastructure Projects is aligned closely to Network Rail’s ten routes to give better coordination across the business and to deliver capital projects efficiently and at best value.
The Great Western Route Modernisation Programme (GWRM) - the biggest investment in this railway since it was built by Brunel. This programme is not only delivering the electrification of the Route but also significant projects such as Bristol and Oxford re-modelling and infrastructure works. Faster, more reliable services, more seats, better stations and more freight trains will not only improve the experience of rail users but also stimulate economic growth across the region and beyond. This project will play a major role in boosting the economy in and around Bristol and improve connectivity across the South West, while work on the Oxford corridor will dramatically improve that part of the network.
We are currently recruiting for a Principal Project Planner to work on the Great Western Route Modernisation Programme.
As a Principal Project Planner, your role will be to lead the planning function within project team, providing guidance and direction to other planners, and ensuring quality and consistency of all planning and associated reporting. You will review and confirm that all involved parties are aware of their respective accountabilities and responsibilities and provide support and guidance to all the key stakeholders, as appropriate, in line with the production and management of the quality project delivery plans/schedules.
Key Accountabilities
- Provide professional leadership in respect of the planning processes; identification of key stakeholders; communication; promote awareness of accountabilities and responsibilities.
- To develop, maintain and progress quality project plans / schedules in line with the functional processes and project requirements.
- Maintain key interdependencies between projects and programmes confirming appropriate monitoring and action is undertaken as required in a timely manner.
- Demonstrate through agreed performance indicators the efficiency and effectiveness of the project plans / schedules developed and utilised
- Validate plans / schedules in line with the agreed functional Quality Management Plan for completeness and fitness for purpose.
- To provide the key point of interface between the planning function and the project teams and interface between the other project support functions such as Risk & Value; Cost Management etc.
- To oversee and confirm that the ‘contractor schedules’ comply with the Network Rail procedural and quality requirements
- To provide technical expertise and guidance to the project team and provide functional expertise as required.
- Support the continued personal and professional development of the planning resources within the project or programme.
Job Skills, Experience and Qualifications
Essential
- Membership of a relevant professional body and/or have a CPD established to attain membership
- Relevant successful experience in the management, planning and delivery of major construction/engineering projects.
- Relevant successful experience of proprietary software planning/scheduling tools
- Knowledge and expertise within the field of project resource management.
- Good communication skills at all levels and a team player.
- Good information technology user skills.
Desirable
- Knowledge of/experience in Network Rail’s processes and systems.
- Knowledge of/experience in the UK rail industry.
- Educated to “A” level standard or equivalent in a mathematics or information technology-related topic.
As a Network Rail employee, you will join the company bonus scheme and have a choice of contributory pension schemes, a generous annual leave package and up to 75% discount on season rail tickets (up to a maximum value of £2,250).
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Closing date: Tuesday 15 December 2015. APPLY HERE
Network Rail welcomes applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender or ethnicity. We are two ticks accredited and will interview all applicants who declare a disability and meet the essential job criteria.