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Principal Project Planner at Arcadis

Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

08 Oct, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

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Skills

Project Planning, Scheduling, Project Controls, Cost Engineering, Financial Operations, Team Leadership, Mentoring, Stakeholder Collaboration, Data Analysis, Risk Management, Digital Tools, UK Rail Sector Knowledge, Primavera P6, MS Project, Contracting Environments, Compliance

Industry

Professional Services

Description

Lead planning and scheduling on complex rail projects, ensuring robust project controls throughout the lifecycle. Develop and maintain project baseline plans, work breakdown structures, and schedules aligned with delivery objectives. Monitor progress, identify variances, and implement recovery and contingency plans. Provide expert input into bids, estimates, and resource planning to support business growth. Report on earned value, progress, and performance to inform financial forecasting and decision-making. Analyse project and programme data to identify trends, risks, and anomalies. Ensure compliance with planning standards and lifecycle frameworks. Audit contractor plans and monitor adherence to Network Rail procedures. Mentor and support planners, fostering skills development and knowledge sharing. Collaborate with clients, multidisciplinary teams, and stakeholders to deliver value and build strong relationships. Drive continuous improvement in planning processes and adopt emerging digital tools. Essential 10+ year experience in project planning and scheduling, ideally within major rail or infrastructure programmes. Degree/HNC/HND in Engineering, Project Management, or a related subject. Strong understanding of UK rail sector and project delivery requirements. Proven ability to lead and develop teams in a fast-paced environment. Proficient in planning software (e.g., Primavera P6, MS Project). Experience with project controls, cost engineering, and financial operations. Familiarity with different contracting environments and commercial models. Desirable Membership of a relevant professional body. Broad understanding of railway engineering and investment planning systems.

Responsibilities

Lead planning and scheduling on complex rail projects while ensuring robust project controls throughout the lifecycle. Collaborate with clients and multidisciplinary teams to deliver value and build strong relationships.