On behalf of Network Rail, we are looking for a Lead Project Planner (Inside IR35) for a 12 month contract. This is a hybrid working role (three days per week on site - Manchester or York plus additional travel to other locations).
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!

• Build, develop and maintain detailed, logic-linked project programmes, from first principles where needed.
• Develop tender programmes (during bidding) and ensure smooth transition/mobilisation of those into contract delivery programmes.
• Include all relevant activities: engineering/design, construction, commissioning, safety, interfaces, etc. Ensure dependencies and interdependencies are properly captured.
• Liaise with Project Managers, Commercial / Finance functions, Estimators, Site teams, and Clients to ensure alignment.
• Represent planning in client meetings: provide reports, dashboards, progress updates, highlight risks/opportunities.
• Ensure programmes comply with contract requirements (milestones, deliverables, NEC or other contract forms) and relevant planning processes/policies.