Project Planner - #2185355

Are you an experienced Project Planner with a background in rail, construction or infrastructure projects?

Looking to take ownership of project programmes, influence delivery decisions and play a key role in delivering exciting infrastructure projects?

The Role:
We’re looking for a proactive Project Planner to support the development and delivery of rail and wider infrastructure projects. You’ll create and maintain clear, logic-linked programmes, track progress against critical milestones and provide the insight project teams need to make informed decisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain project programmes across design, procurement, construction and handover.
• Monitor critical paths, milestones and progress, identifying delays and recovery opportunities.
• Work with project teams, contractors and clients to agree realistic delivery plans.
• Produce programme updates, reports, dashboards and progress forecasts.
• Support resource planning, risk management, change control and schedule assessments.
• Provide planning input for tenders, contracts and contractor programme reviews.
• Monitor delivery against agreed programme targets and contractual requirements.
• Maintain accurate project records and promote consistent planning standards.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and relevant rail industry requirements.

Skills & Experience Required
Essential

• Experience in project planning or programme controls within rail, construction or infrastructure.
• Ability to develop and manage project schedules, critical paths and progress reports.
• Understanding of project lifecycles, programme risks and change management.
• Strong communication, organisational and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in project planning software and reporting tools.

Desirable

• Knowledge of the UK rail industry and project delivery requirements.
• Experience with Primavera P6 and/or Microsoft Project.
• Understanding of NEC3/NEC4 contracts and programme requirements.
• Relevant engineering, construction or project management qualification, or equivalent experience.

Main Details:
Job Title: Project Planner   
Location: Northeast of England
Contract: Permanent – Full Time
Pay Rate: £50,000 - £70,000 per annum (DOE)

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an exciting, friendly, and fast paced consultancy team, delivering essential services.

TXM Recruit is an equal opportunities employer. If you have any specific requirements or require assistance or reasonable adjustments to be made for you during the selection process due to disability or long-term health condition, we will do our best to assist you.

If you want to register your interest and apply, please contact me on the below or apply online:
Miren Chauhan
Delivery Consultant