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Principal Planner
- Aggregated by CV-Library
- Cardiff, South Glamorgan
- Permanent
- Full Time
- £80,000 - £90,000 Per Annum
Job Description
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Principal Planner to lead the planning function across the South, supporting the delivery of complex rail and civil engineering projects.
This is a senior leadership role, suited to an experienced planning professional with strong Primavera P6 expertise, project controls knowledge and experience leading planning teams.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead, mentor and develop the regional planning team.
* Develop and manage integrated programmes across design, procurement and construction.
* Monitor progress, manage programme updates and identify risks and mitigation strategies.
* Produce progress reports, including Earned Value, SPI and CPI analysis.
* Maintain Primavera P6 Cloud and support programme risk assessments.
* Work closely with Operations Directors, Project Managers and delivery teams to ensure successful project delivery.
About You
You will have:
* Experience as a Senior Planner or Principal Planner within rail and civil engineering.
* Advanced Primavera P6 and project controls expertise.
* Strong understanding of construction methodology, sequencing and programme management.
* Experience with Earned Value Management and schedule risk analysis.
* Previous site-based experience and excellent stakeholder management skills.
* A collaborative leadership style with experience mentoring others.
Projects
You'll support the delivery of a diverse portfolio of rail infrastructure projects, including stations, bridges, structures, tunnels, earthworks, drainage, Access for All schemes, and multi-disciplinary rail enhancements
This is a senior leadership role, suited to an experienced planning professional with strong Primavera P6 expertise, project controls knowledge and experience leading planning teams.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead, mentor and develop the regional planning team.
* Develop and manage integrated programmes across design, procurement and construction.
* Monitor progress, manage programme updates and identify risks and mitigation strategies.
* Produce progress reports, including Earned Value, SPI and CPI analysis.
* Maintain Primavera P6 Cloud and support programme risk assessments.
* Work closely with Operations Directors, Project Managers and delivery teams to ensure successful project delivery.
About You
You will have:
* Experience as a Senior Planner or Principal Planner within rail and civil engineering.
* Advanced Primavera P6 and project controls expertise.
* Strong understanding of construction methodology, sequencing and programme management.
* Experience with Earned Value Management and schedule risk analysis.
* Previous site-based experience and excellent stakeholder management skills.
* A collaborative leadership style with experience mentoring others.
Projects
You'll support the delivery of a diverse portfolio of rail infrastructure projects, including stations, bridges, structures, tunnels, earthworks, drainage, Access for All schemes, and multi-disciplinary rail enhancements