Planner

My client is a multi-billion-pound rail contractor, at the forefront of delivering some of the UK's most significant and complex rail infrastructure projects. With a robust pipeline of work and a commitment to excellence, they are seeking a talented and motivated Freelance Project Planner to join their dynamic team in Manchester.

This is an exceptional opportunity to contribute to truly transformative multi-disciplined projects, from initial concept through to successful delivery. You will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the UK's rail network.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, maintain, and monitor detailed project schedules for complex rail projects, ensuring alignment with project objectives and deadlines.

• Utilise your expert proficiency in Primavera P6 to create robust and accurate project plans, including resource loading and critical path analysis.

• Leverage MS Project where appropriate for specific project elements or smaller work packages.

• Collaborate closely with project managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to gather progress updates, identify potential risks, and propose mitigation strategies.

• Prepare and present regular project performance reports, highlighting key metrics, variances, and forecasts.

• Contribute to effective stakeholder communication regarding project timelines and progress.

• Apply your understanding of project management methodologies, including principles inspired by PRINCE2, to ensure best practices are adhered to.

Skills & Experience Required:

• Proven experience as a Project Planner within the rail or heavy infrastructure sector.

• Demonstrable expertise in using Primavera P6 for complex project scheduling.

• Proficiency in MS Project.

• Strong understanding of multi-disciplined project environments (e.g., civils, M&E, signalling, track).

• Familiarity with project management principles and methodologies (e.g., PRINCE2).

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen eye for detail.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams.

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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