Principal Project Planner
Posted a week ago by Public Sector Resourcing
On behalf of Network Rail, we are looking for a Principal Project Planner for a 6 months contract based Hybrid 2-3 days a week in Birmingham
Network Rail is at the heart of revitalising Britain's railway. From Crossrail - Europe's largest civil engineering project - to investment in world-class stations and major programmes of electrification, we are involved in some of the most ambitious and diverse ventures that this country has ever seen. We at Network Rail are dedicated to becoming one of Britain's best employers and believe this starts with placing the candidate at the heart of everything we do!
As a Principal Project Planner, your main responsibilities will be to:
* To lead the planning function within project team, providing guidance and direction to other planners, and checking quality and consistency of all planning and associated reporting
* To review and confirm that all involved parties are aware of there 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
* Provide professional leadership in respect of the planning processes; identification of key stakeholders; communication; promote awareness of accountabilities and responsibilities.
* Validate plans / schedules inline with the agreed functional Quality Management Plan for completeness and fitness for purpose
* 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
* Oversee and confirm that the 'contractor schedules' comply with the Network Rail procedural and quality requirements
Essential:
* Experience in Primavera P6
* Experience in working with NEC4 contracts
* Experience in managing multiple projects/ programmes at the same time
* Experience in GRIP
* Experience in rail or NR
Desirable:
* Experience in rail
* Experience in tender programmes
* APMP qualification
Please be aware that this role can only be worked within the UK and not Overseas.
Network Rail is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. They welcome applications from everyone.
Disability Confident
As a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, Network Rail guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. This scheme encourages candidates with a disability and/or neurodivergence to apply.
Armed Forces Covenant
Network Rail guarantees to interview veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group.
In applying for this role, you acknowledge the following "this role falls in scope of the Off Payroll Working in the Public Sector legislation. Any rates of payment quoted will reflect the gross rate per day for the assignment and will be subject to appropriate taxes and statutory costs. As such the payment to the intermediary and your income resulting from this contract will be different".
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- Job Reference:
- 1568_1732279387
- Job ID:
- 222691374
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