Job Introduction

The TRU Central delivery unit is currently looking for a number of project planners to cover all parts of the business. We cover a diverse set of projects, so if you are interested in;

·       Being part of a multi discipline project between Stalybridge & Huddersfield, involving working in 3 tunnels, 4 stations & full route electrification

·       Introduction of the new train control technology that needs a dedicated project management team to deliver several technical interventions across the TRU route

·       A portfolio of work that supports the core TRU, but equally vital to its success

and you have experience in;

·       Creating, maintaining and working with construction project schedules to drive projects forward

·       Being part of a team, summarising different disciplines schedules into a coherent plan

·       Critically analysing schedules and providing project teams with useful insights

......then we want to hear from you!

More information:

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All offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks. Click here for more information

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 Your application will be rescinded if you record a positive test.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.

Band 4.C, salary: £43,588 to £49,037 per annum.

This role can be based in the following locations: Leeds, with regular travel to other TRU offices (York/Manchester) & sites.

Closing date: 25 October 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.       To interact and become a key member of the project delivery team providing a quality service to support the effective delivery of the project.

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

3.       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.

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

5.       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.

6.       Input the planning issues into the project’s critical issues risk log.  Review planning risks and monitor whether the risk register is updated accordingly.

7.       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.

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

9.       Interrogate contractor’s statement of progress for schedule adherence and payment purposes.

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

The Ideal Candidate

We are seeking a proactive and solution-focused individual with strong experience in Primavera P6 and programme development. The ideal candidate should possess the following qualities:

• Proficient in Primavera P6: Confident in developing and analysing project programmes.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Able to effectively communicate, report, and present to key stakeholders.
• Problem Solving: Solution-oriented with a proactive approach to identifying and resolving project issues.
• Communication Skills: Excellent at building rapport and confidently challenging third parties when necessary.

If you're confident in your expertise and meet these criteria, we'd love to hear from you!

We need you to have:

• Relevant experience in the successful scheduling & planning of engineering projects.
• Knowledge of railway investment planning systems & processes.
• Experience of using a number of project management scheduling tools & techniques,

It would be advantageous if you have:

• Membership of a relevant professional body
• Understanding of the engineering requirements of work on the railway
• Candidates should typically have at least 3 years of working in a planning & scheduling role on the railway, or recent comparable other experience
• Experience in using Primavera P6

Package Description

Key Information

Role: Project Planner (There are multiple roles available)

Salary: £43,588 to £49,037 per annum

Location: Leeds, with regular travel to other TRU offices (York/Manchester) & sites

Contract Type: Full time, permanent

Office Requirement: 3 days a week

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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

Join Our Team at Network Rail!

Are you ready to make a difference in people's lives? At Network Rail, we connect passengers and freight customers, ensuring safe and efficient transportation across the country. We're an organisation where people truly matter, and when you join us, you matter to us and millions of others. 

We're dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that reflects the passengers we serve. To achieve this, we're committed to becoming an open, diverse, and inclusive workplace, leveraging the skills and expertise of our talented workforce. Together, we strive to create a safe and accessible railway for everyone. Discover more about the importance of Diversity and Inclusion at Network Rail by clicking here.

Investing in our people is key to enhancing the safety, reliability, and efficiency of our railway system. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact, then this opportunity is for you!

About our people and the recruitment process - We're an inclusive employer of choice and we welcome applications from everyone! We encourage our colleagues to work flexibly, as we know traditional working patterns don't always fit. If you want to consider working flexibly, just let us know and we'll do our best to help and invest in your career with us, whilst you have a healthy work life balance. To learn why inclusion is important to us, please click here.

We're also a Disability Confident Leader employer and we'll try our best to adapt the process and offer a reasonable alternative to help support people with disabilities access, apply and interview for roles.

Transpennine Route Upgrade

The Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU) is a Programme of activities that is improving the railway between York and Manchester via Leeds and Huddersfield.

​​​Stretching across the North of England, this key 76-mile Transpennine railway serves 23 stations, crosses over and dips under 285 bridges and viaducts, passes through six miles of tunnels, and crosses over 29 level crossings.

Proposed improvements as will deliver a hard-working, reliable railway for passengers, allowing for trains with more seats, more services and faster journey times.​

For more information visit www.theTRUpgrade.co.uk

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