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Lead Planner
Job summary
A leading planning firm in Manchester is seeking an experienced Lead Planner for a 12-month contract to oversee project planning within a major rail and infrastructure programme. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing project schedules, collaborating with various managers, and ensuring adherence to planning standards. The role requires proven infrastructure planning experience and advanced skills in Primavera P6. Competitive daily rates of £450-£550 outside IR35 apply.
Qualifications
- Proven experience planning major infrastructure projects ideally within rail or transport sectors.
- Strong understanding of project and programme management principles.
- Ability to work collaboratively across multi-disciplinary teams.
Responsibilities
- Act as the technical planning expert for project planning standards.
- Develop and maintain detailed project schedules.
- Collaborate to produce resource- and cost-loaded plans.
- Coordinate with planners to ensure alignment across project activities.
- Support bid and tender planning.
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Lead Planner position in Manchester. 12-Month Contract. Day Rate: £450-£550 per day (Outside IR35).
Were seeking an experienced Lead Planner to take a pivotal role within a major rail and infrastructure programme based in Manchester.
The successful candidate will lead project planning and controls across one or more complex projects.
- Act as the technical planning expert, ensuring consistent use of planning standards, templates, and procedures.
- Develop and maintain detailed project schedules in accordance with company planning and project management processes.
- Collaborate with project, commercial, and finance managers to produce resource- and cost-loaded plans.
- Coordinate with site and possession planners to ensure alignment across all project activities.
- Support bid and tender planning, ensuring smooth transition into live contract plans.
- HND/HNC or degree-level qualification (or equivalent experience).
- Proven experience planning major infrastructure projects ideally within rail or transport sectors.
- Advanced proficiency in Primavera P6; knowledge of other tools such as MS Project advantageous.
- Strong understanding of project and programme management principles.
- Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively across multi-disciplinary teams.
To apply for this position contact Mellissa Voong by emailing your C.V to Mellissa.Voong@Vital.uk.com
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