Project Planner Rail
- Woodbridge, Suffolk
- Permanent
- Full-time
This is a contract role to run until the end of the year but likely to be for 18 months.Site Based, currently Rockford House, however when the site compound is established at Leiston Airfield, this will be the primary base.
There will also be some need to travel to Balfour Beatty offices at Canary Wharf, London.
Assume 4 days per week on site.This role will provide leadership to ensure the effective delivery of one or more of the projects in the rail scope as part of the overarching Site Delivery Programme of SZC- Off Site Infrastructure (OSI), whilst recognising and managing the impacts of the programme on the wider Project. The Project Manager role is to develop and deliver the Implementation plan for safely delivering allocated project(s) in the rail scope to cost, schedule and quality within the agreed constraints.Specifically for this role we are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Rail Project Manager with expertise in programme scheduling and controls to lead and manage the planning, coordination, and delivery of complex rail infrastructure projects.The Rail Projects comprise the following principal elements:
Upgrade of the Saxmundham to Leiston (SIZ) branch line and its junction with the East Suffolk (ESK) line
Construction of a new, temporary, railhead in the Ancillary Construction Area (ACA)
Construction of a new, temporary, single-track railway, from the SIZ branch line to the SZC construction site
Construction of a new, temporary, railhead in the Temporary Construction Area (TCA)
Upgrades to the East Suffolk (ESK) line, including level crossings, track and signalling (delivery by Network Rail)The Project Manager will be responsible for the direction and leadership of activities associated with the full life cycle delivery of the project(s), including investigation, design, procurement, enabling activities, construction, commissioning, handover and close out, in line with Project Requirements. This post will ensure planning and delivery shall be in accordance with all safety, quality, time, and cost parameters to meet the needs of the Project.The Project Manager will report directly to the Senior Project Manager (Rail) - DeliveryPrincipal Accountabilities
Programme Scheduling & Planning: Develop and maintain detailed project schedules using Primavera P6, ensuring alignment with project milestones and stakeholder requirements.
Project Controls Management: Establish and implement effective project controls processes, including cost management, risk management, and change control, to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.
Integrated Planning: Develop and maintain integrated project plans that incorporate all work planned for the project, including maintenance and renewals, with appropriate milestones to track overall programme progress.
Clause 31 and Clause 32 programme review and recommendations for acceptance to the Project Manager. Integration of these into the integrated client programme.
Critical Path Analysis
Creation and communication of 'What if' programme assessments
Production and control of cost and resource loaded (where applicable) baseline and current schedule, utilising work breakdown structures
Adherence to scheduling and project control standards across the project
Overseeing and ensuring schedules are updated to an agreed timeframe
Support cost control, risk and change management teams where appropriate
Support the production of monthly reports through the provision of intelligent information and analysis
Producing analysis of trends, generating performance indicators and providing feedback on areas of risk and opportunities
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