Senior Planner

East West Railway Company

. Develop and maintain Primavera P6 plans .

Posted 10/30/2026full-timeMilton Keynes • United KingdomSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and maintaining Primavera P6 plans, with a strong focus on schedule quality checks, risk identification, and stakeholder communication. Proven ability to lead project planning processes and support junior team members in a collaborative environment.

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Primavera P6 ProficiencySchedule Quality ChecksRisk Identification and MitigationProject Planning Practitioner (PPP)Main Contractor Experience

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Hard Skills

Schedule DevelopmentLogic and Dependency ReviewEarned Value ImplementationForecast Review and UpdateCritical Path Analysis

Soft Skills

Clear Communication SkillsProactive EngagementCoaching and DevelopmentPresentation SkillsStakeholder Management

Tools & Technologies

Primavera P6Project on a PageReporting Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Project Planning Practitioner (PPP)

Industry Keywords

Infrastructure ProjectsConstructionRail SectorEWR Planning ProcedureNEC Programme Submissions

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and maintain Primavera P6 plans
Build schedules from first principles with activities, dependencies and logic
Communicate schedules through Project on a Page and other visual aids
Lead review meetings to ensure integrated programme schedules are baselined and fit for purpose
Review logic, dependencies, durations, interfaces, milestones, assumptions and risks
Perform schedule quality checks and correct float, logic and constraint issues
Scrutinise and report on main contractor P6 programmes
Ensure plans comply with the EWR Planning Procedure
Review and update forecasts for the DfT, TOC, Alliance and other schedule components
Review and accept NEC programme submissions as required
Provide schedule performance reports and interface with other reporting tools
Implement earned value as required
Integrate programme aspects and identify critical activities, paths and float
Support development of planning processes and procedures
Coordinate resource allocation and monitor utilisation
Identify risks and develop mitigation strategies for schedule impacts
Track progress against the baseline schedule and present reports to stakeholders and senior management
Collaborate with project managers, engineers, contractors and clients
Guide and support junior planners and team members
Manage and support direct reports through coaching, development and performance management
Promote health and safety principles, cost-conscious decision-making, innovation and organisational behaviours

Requirements

What you’ll need

Clear and concise communication skills, with the ability to communicate with stakeholders at all levels
Proactive approach and ability to engage with everyone from project managers to labourers
Understanding of technical and commercial aspects, including contracts and sub-contracts
Substantial hands-on experience working on major infrastructure projects developing and maintaining multi-disciplined schedules
Good understanding of construction, preferably in the rail sector
Extensive knowledge of planning tools, processes and techniques
Proficiency with Primavera P6
Ability to interrogate and challenge schedules and identify efficiencies
Strong process management, presentation and written communication skills
Project Planning Practitioner (PPP) desirable
Degree or equivalent in project management or engineering, or equivalent training and experience, desirable
Main Contractor experience preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Up to 12% employer pension contribution
36 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
Option to buy up to 2 extra days
2 volunteering days
Enhanced family-friendly policies
Life assurance (4x your annual salary)
Employee Assistance Programme
Access to Perkbox discounts and wellbeing benefits
Recognition programme, including on-the-spot and annual awards
Advanced learning and development opportunities