ASSYSTEM

rail and infrastructure

RailPlanner

York, United Kingdom CONTRACT
The Brief

“Rail Planner at ASSYSTEM. Skills: Rail planning, Primavera P6, ASTA Powerproject, Project controls. Develop project programmes. Maintain project programmes”

What You'll Achieve.

Deliver projects safely; Deliver projects efficiently; Deliver projects in line with contractual requirements; Deliver projects in line with operational requirements

Industry & Context.

rail and infrastructure
Problems you'll solve

Analyse complex project data; Produce clear reporting outputs

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Proven experience as a Planner within the rail or infrastructure sector, Experience working on rail construction, civil engineering, signalling, track, station, or multidisciplinary rail projects, Proficiency in planning software such as Primavera P6 and/or ASTA Powerproject, Good understanding of rail project delivery, possession planning, and operational constraints, Experience working within live rail environments, Understanding of project controls and programme management principles, Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, Ability to analyse complex project data and produce clear reporting outputs, Microsoft Excel and reporting skills

What You'll Do.

Develop project programmes

Maintain project programmes

Monitor project programmes

Produce baseline schedules

Produce progress updates

Produce recovery programmes

Produce look-ahead plans

Monitor project progress

Assess programme impacts

Support planning activities

Prepare programme reports

Present programme reports

Ensure programmes align with milestones

Support change management

Assist with tender planning

Assist with pre-construction scheduling

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Coordinate with project managers; Coordinate with engineers; Coordinate with commercial teams; Coordinate with site delivery teams; Work with stakeholders

Communication Scope

Excellent communication skills; Stakeholder management skills

Process & Methodology

Project programme development, Project programme maintenance, Project programme monitoring, Critical path analysis, Mitigation actions, Recovery actions, Programme management principles, Change management, Tender planning, Pre-construction scheduling

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