Project Planner

To develop project or integration programme plans / schedules on behalf of programme and project managers in order to meet overall requirements of the client / business in most cost effective and reliable manner.

What will you be doing?

• To interact and become a key member of the project delivery team providing a quality service to support the effective delivery of the project.


• To interact and support the effective information sharing / collection with all the project stakeholders in an appropriate manner.


• Prepare a project work breakdown structure and plan / schedule which is capable of delivering the project objectives and providing effective project performance measurement and reporting.


• To develop the appropriate quality plan / schedule in line with the project scheduling principles and processes.


• Monitor and progress the plan / schedule and make changes as required. Develop recovery schedules and contingency plans in order to meet changed objectives as necessary.


• Identify key risks and project dependencies. Input the planning issues into the project's critical issues risk log. Review planning risks and monitor whether the risk register is updated accordingly.


• Report actual performance and variance against plan and forecast outcomes. Highlight key milestone and critical path issues to members of the team, provide an assessment of the impact of such issues and recommend solutions to correct the position.


• Monitor and audit contractor plans. Monitor contractor's planning processes so that they comply with Network Rail procedure requirements.


• Interrogate contractor's statement of progress for schedule adherence and payment purposes.


• Identify key resource requirements and monitor that these are properly booked and availability is maintained.
  
  Essential


• Relevant experience in the successful scheduling of projects and work breakdown structures.


• Knowledge of railway investment planning systems.


• Experience of using a number of project management scheduling tools & techniques.


• Skilled in using Microsoft Projects, Power Apps, SharePoint.


• Strong Stakeholder Management and can challenge.


• Good communication.


Desirable

• Membership of a relevant professional body. APM, Prince 2.


• Understanding of the engineering requirements of work on the railway.


• An understanding of licence agreement make up.


• Experience of the Delivery Lifecycle and associated frameworks, policies, and procedures.


We are committed to a diverse workplace enriched with representation from diverse cultures, backgrounds and skills. We pride ourselves on creating an environment where difference is embraced, and individuals can thrive. We recognise that the success of the team is dependent on a multi-cultural, multi-disciplined group of individuals, aligned to deliver successful solutions.

Network Rail

Milton Keynes, England

Job Introduction

The railway has seen nearly 200 years of technology and innovation that has transformed how we provide services to passengers and freight customers. Technology is continuing to transform the railway industry. Imagine an exciting environment where Digital, Data, and Technology (DDaT) are not just buzzwords but the driving force behind every operation, every decision, and every solution.

As part of the DDaT directorate, you have a unique opportunity to enable our customers and industry partner with modern and transformative technology. From the day-to-day IT operations that keeps a national railway running, to the extensive delivery programmes that our helping to reshape the railway - we are at the forefront of all of it. We operate with a talented and passionate workforce, fostering empowered individuals and teams who understand that technology is not just a tool - it's the catalyst for progress, especially in an ever-demanding industry where change is a constant.

Get ready to embark on a journey where your skills will not just be utilised; they'll be honed and expanded. You're not just joining a team; you're becoming part of a collective force helping to build and operate a railway fit for the next 200 years!, At Network Rail, we have a number of employee networks to reflect our diverse population and help to raise issues to the wider workforce and support their membership and support our Everybody Matters strategy, led by our central Diversity & Inclusion team. We have Diversity & Inclusion Champions who take part and lead on many activities, to drive through more initiatives to support an inclusive environment for all its people and promote a professional and positive working environment. For more information on Diversity & Inclusion at Network Rail, please follow this link

We're an organisation where people matter. We matter to millions.

We offer excellent benefits, including:

Generous annual leave (28 days plus statutory days), with the option to buy/sell days.

Defined benefit pension scheme.

75% subsidy on rail and underground season tickets.

Up to 75% off leisure travel for you and your family (subject to terms and conditions)

️ Interest-free travel loan for train and car park season tickets.

Discounts at stations with your Network Rail pass.

Flexible/hybrid working arrangements.

️ Volunteer leave to make a positive impact.

Healthcare Scheme, GymPass discounts, Cycle to work plus more.

We offer generous maternity, paternity, and adoption leave to support our employees during significant life moments

We are proud to be recognised as a Times Top 50 Employer for Gender Equality for the third year in a row.

Our role is to run a safe, reliable and efficient railway, serving customers and communities. We exist to get people and goods where they need to be and to support our country's economic prosperity. Safety is our number one priority.