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Project Planner - Rail


Tony Gee and Partners LLP


Location

Esher, Surrey | United Kingdom


Job description

Tony Gee is currently recruiting for a Project Planner in their Rail department.

This is an opportunity to work on a range of exciting projects initially focussing on a particular major rail programme (TRU) but with opportunity to work on rail projects around the UK, can be based either in Esher or Manchester with some flexible working from home.

We are looking for someone comfortable working as part of the project management team and, when required, autonomously using initiative to overcome challenges and unknowns.

Key Responsibilities

Manage integrated project programmes meeting internal / external reporting timelines

Correlate schedule, cost and risk assessment through integrated solutions to influence critical path analysis

Lead in What-if scenario planning providing integrated solutions to programme/project conflicts and recoveries

Manage and monitor processes to integrate scheduling from across all projects within the area of work

Work closely with Project Managers to maintain programme schedules and manage the interface between schedules

Support contractor requirements working with the Planning Manager and/ or Project Controls Manager

Collaborate with project delivery teams and external stakeholders (including clients and suppliers) where necessary to integrate all time, cost and quality information to support the monitoring of project performance

Capture and communicate best practice project planning policy, processes and procedures across the business to drive continuous improvement and provide specialist advice where required

Provide support and advice to your project team member(s) at all times and ensure that all tasks are being delivered to a high level of quality

Provide programme structure and programme software training to Project Managers and other engineering staff as may be relevant to their needs in order to interact with project programmes

Qualifications

Engineering or Construction Management degree level or equivalent preferable

(Desirable) Qualified project/programme manager, or similar professional qualification, with a strong track record of achievement in planning and programme management within large scale infrastructure projects.

Essential Skills:

Accredited training and competent in P6 primavera

NEC3 and NEC4 Contract competence / accredited training

Numerate and able to demonstrate strong excel, project and PowerPoint skills, computer literacy is essential

Experience and understanding of Design/Engineering processes.

The ability to deliver Project Schedules at various development stages, developing from first principles and ensuring the schedules are maintained effectively

The ability to deliver Project Schedules at various development stages, developing from first principles and ensuring the schedules are maintained effectively

Experience and knowledge of NEC contracts and commercial aspects relating to planning/programming

Experience in rail infrastructure planning/programming

Demonstrable understanding of commercial elements within large, complex projects, and a track record of achievement in complex projects Technical Proficiency:

Experience and knowledge of NEC contracts and commercial aspects relating to planning/programming

Understanding of Network Rail Programme Management Processes (PACE etc), Standards and Procedures

Desirable Skills

Accredited training / competent in Microsoft Project

Accredited training / competent in Asta PowerProject

Network Rail Suite Contract awareness training Desirable Experience/Qualifications

APMG Project Planning & Control™ Foundation and Practitioner (or working towards), or PRINCE

CIOB Member and or ICE Member

Why Work for Tony Gee?

We are an engineering consultancy renowned for delivering complex and innovative design solutions to the global construction industry. Our people make our business a success and so we invest in your development and wellbeing providing an environment that supports you at whatever career level you are at.

We believe that there is more to a job than work. We encourage a healthy work/life balance through a wide range of social activity groups. They’re great fun and a chance to expand your professional and social networks. We also offer the opportunity of a hybrid work model where you can split your working week between the office and your home.


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