Planning Engineer - Rail - Outside IR35

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  • £450 - £500 per day
  • Birmingham, England
  • Contract


Planning Engineer with rail industry experience required in Birmingham for an initial 6 month contract.

This contract role will focus on project planning, programme management and maintaining accurate delivery schedules across a major rail infrastructure project.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Developing, maintaining and updating detailed project programmes using Primavera P6
  • Supporting the planning and coordination of rail project activities from mobilisation through to delivery
  • Monitoring progress against agreed programmes and identifying potential delays or risks
  • Working with project managers, engineers, contractors and wider stakeholders to ensure effective programme delivery
  • Producing progress reports, schedule updates and planning information for project reviews
  • Contributing to mitigation plans and recovery schedules where required

Job Requirements:

  • Experience working as a Planning Engineer or P6 Planner within the rail sector
  • Strong project planning and programme management skills
  • Proficiency in Primavera P6
  • Understanding of rail infrastructure projects, delivery processes and project controls
  • Ability to analyse programmes, identify critical activities and assess project risks
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
  • Excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage changing priorities
  • Availability to work on a contract basis in Central Birmingham

Contract Details:

  • Initial six-month contract
  • Based in Central Birmingham
  • Outside IR35


If you are an experienced P6 Planner or Planning Engineer with a background in rail project planning, apply now to support this major programme in Birmingham.

Oli Behrendt Principal Consultant - Professional Services

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