Job Introduction

To be responsible for producing programme planning information to support the delivery of all project work. Manage the Programme Planning team by providing vision and leadership, with the focus on continuous improvement in both works and access planning systems.  Interface with all other department and external stakeholders in providing robust planning for the Project.

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Drugs & Alcohol test: All prospective candidates offered a conditional role will be required to undergo and pass a drugs and alcohol test. Your application will be rescinded if you record a positive test. All positive drugs and alcohol test results for prospective candidates will be securely held on Sentinel database and a 5 year suspension from applying for a safety critical role, a role which requires PTS certification or a Key Safety role on Network Rail Managed Infrastructure will be enforced

Keeping people safe on the railway is at the heart of everything we do, safe behaviour is therefore a requirement of working for Network Rail. You should be able to demonstrate your personal commitment to safety and awareness in your application.

Salary: £71,163 to £80,060 per annum.

Car allowance: £6,000 per annum.

This role can be based in the following locations: Leeds

Closing date: : 25^th September 2024. Late applications will not be accepted. We retain the right to close the advert before the listed closing date based on application volumes.

Main Responsibility

Some of the key accountabilities of this role are:

1.        Co-ordination of all planning and scheduling information from project teams, in addition to maintenance contractors and regional investment teams.

2.        Develop and implement the planning process in conformance to the Network Rail and TRU standards.

3.        Develop and maintain Level 1 Master Schedule review and Level 2 Summary Schedule that incorporate all the work planned for the Project (maintenance and renewals), with appropriate milestones to track the overall programme.

4.        Develop and maintain a planning database that will allow strategic planning information to be stored and managed.

5.        Co-ordinate all works and access requirements with the Route Access Manager’s team and support them throughout the annual ROR process and possession planning process.

6.        Identify inter-dependencies between delivery groups and give early warning of potential conflicts.

7.        Facilitate strategic priorities are being observed by individual delivery groups, including all project and maintenance activities.

8.        Assist Project Directors with strategic level planning decisions.

9.        Provide support to Project Controls reporting staff

The Ideal Candidate

Working in a dynamic environment, driving success through complex situations, managing an inclusive stakeholder structure, is desirable to lead the development and implementation of the multi-disciplinary, integrated design and construction project schedules.

We are looking for candidates, that are confident in the management of complex information within the planning governance principles, challenge process/procedure to facilitate continuous improvement, excel in dealing with uncertainty and when necessary, utilise decision-making skills independently.  Candidates wanting to take their career to the next level with proven experience in delivering multiple rail (or comparable industries) construction projects and successfully lead both internal and external planning teams, will thrive within the TRU Programme. 

This is a challenging and exciting role within the TRU programme planning team, supporting the delivery of a major element of the wider benefit realisation.  The successful candidate will aid in functional development of the planning and wider programme management team, providing guidance in successful schedule delivery, through positive engagement, producing a stronger planning community for the future.

We need you to have:

·        Experience of Major Rail projects is essential. 

·        Minimum 5 years experience of Project/Programme planning and associated software planning tools.

·        Minimum 10 years experience of a major engineering projects – ideally in Rail

·        Ability to use basic and advanced IT systems – including Primevera P6

·        Must have proven experience of working with technical engineering staff and be able to communicate well at all levels of the organisation.

·        Must have proven experience of working with a team and be able to demonstrate a shared success due to a combined team effort.

·        Graduate level with some degree of strategic thinking.

·        Self-motivated and able to make decisions.

It would be advantageous if you have:

·        Must be able to demonstrate some degree of staff motivation and leadership.

·        Familiarity with railway operations and engineering and the West Coast Main Line.

·        Must be prepared to travel and stay away from home when required.

·        Good presentation skills.

·        Good communication skills both verbal and written.

·        Extensive knowledge in creating and updating Schedule Strategies and processes.

·        Extensive knowledge of schedule assurance processes on Project and programmes

·        Familiarity of NEC contract suite or Network rail suite of contracts

·        Good Visio skills and visualising schedules

Package Description

Key Information

Role: Planning & Scheduling Manager

Salary: £71,163 to £80,060 per annum.

Location: Leeds

Contract Type: Full time - Permanent

Office Requirement: Minimum 3 days a week, flexible location for the remainder of the week

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Interviews are tentatively scheduled to take place between October 1st to11th 2024.

28 days annual leave + bank holidays

Employees will be entitled to a 75% discount off leisure travel this includes off peak and super off-peak tickets. Employees will also be entitled to 75% discount on season tickets.

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About the Company

Network Rail has played a key role in keeping the country moving during the coronavirus pandemic – and we will play an equally important part in rebuilding from it.

We get people where they need to be, whether they are commuting to work, visiting friends or family, or going for a night out.

We make millions of lives better every day and have a vital job in driving the economy and prosperity of the nation!

Over the coming years we will be building and improving crucial rail links between the country’s biggest cities, making our services faster, more comfortable and more reliable for the people who rely on us.

We’re also changing our organisation to put the passenger at the heart of everything we do, to make our people even prouder to work for us and to be recognised as a true leader in our industry.

In being a part of Network Rail, you’re not only part of an organisation with a vital role to play for the country, but also a team of more than 40,000 people, and a business dedicated to being one of Britain’s best employers.

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