Planning & Scheduling Manager

To be responsible for producing programme planning information to support the delivery of all project work. Manage the Programme Planning team by providing vision and leadership, with the focus on continuous improvement in both works and access planning systems. Interface with all other department and external stakeholders in providing robust planning for the Project., 1. Co-ordination of all planning and scheduling information from project teams, in addition to maintenance contractors and regional investment teams.

2. Develop and implement the planning process in conformance to the Network Rail and TRU standards.

3. Develop and maintain Level 1 Master Schedule review and Level 2 Summary Schedule that incorporate all the work planned for the Project (maintenance and renewals), with appropriate milestones to track the overall programme.

4. Develop and maintain a planning database that will allow strategic planning information to be stored and managed.

5. Co-ordinate all works and access requirements with the Route Access Manager's team and support them throughout the annual ROR process and possession planning process.

6. Identify inter-dependencies between delivery groups and give early warning of potential conflicts.

7. Facilitate strategic priorities are being observed by individual delivery groups, including all project and maintenance activities.

8. Assist Project Directors with strategic level planning decisions.

9. Provide support to Project Controls reporting staff.

· Experience of Major Rail projects is essential.

· Minimum 5 years experience of Project/Programme planning and associated software planning tools.

· Minimum 10 years experience of a major engineering projects – ideally in Rail

· Ability to use basic and advanced IT systems – including Primevera P6

· Must have proven experience of working with technical engineering staff and be able to communicate well at all levels of the organisation.

· Must have proven experience of working with a team and be able to demonstrate a shared success due to a combined team effort.

· Graduate level with some degree of strategic thinking.

· Self-motivated and able to make decisions.

It would be advantageous if you have:

· Must be able to demonstrate some degree of staff motivation and leadership.

· Familiarity with railway operations and engineering and the West Coast Main Line.

· Must be prepared to travel and stay away from home when required.

· Good presentation skills.

· Good communication skills both verbal and written.

· Extensive knowledge in creating and updating Schedule Strategies and processes.

· Extensive knowledge of schedule assurance processes on Project and programmes

· Familiarity of NEC contract suite or Network rail suite of contracts

· Good Visio skills and visualising schedules

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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.

You'll be working on the W2BC project, a capacity enhancement between Stalybridge and Huddersfield. The footprint covers 18 miles through the peak district and features 3 tunnels, 4 stations, over 80 structures and 6 viaducts.

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., 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.

Salary: £71,163 to £80,060 per annum.

Car allowance: £6,000 per annum.