Ref:- NRB13

Purpose of job

As a key member of the Management team you will ensure that Project Control Guidelines are followed. Your role as Planning Manager is to manage via an agreed EPS & WBS the project plans for the Northern Regional Business of Colas Rail Limited. Providing timely reporting of cost progress, scheduling information to identify efficient delivery of projects and give early warning to the General Manager of remedial actions to be taken.

Key accountabilities

• Support the General Manager in all aspects of Project Controls, Project Programming, & Resource Management

• Define & Control the Project Control Guidelines & the Project Programming process for Projects, making sure that appropriate Project Management principles are adopted.

• Define & Control a Strategic Resource Demand & Supply plan. Publish periodic Resource forecasts against the Business Plan.

• Define & Control the Resource Allocation process to be used by the Group.

• Manage the operation of the Project Control process, ensuring a regular project update cycle is maintained.

• Ensure a consistent and routine Programme Reporting strategy is in place that meets the needs of the Group.

• Supports continuous process improvement and contributes to the Process Improvement Group.

• Agree competence standards for relevant works and ensure systems are in place such that staff with correct competence levels are employed.

• Provide interface and liaison between planning and commercial departments.

• Ensure Project Controls principles are understood by the project team

• Advise on appropriate selection of support tools

• Ensure Commissioning dates are registered in Network Rail’s Commissioning Diary.

• To be lead planner within project team providing a project planning service to the Northern Regional Business

Qualifications, Skills, Knowledge and Experience

• Professional qualifications in Engineering and/or Project Management desirable.

• Above average competence with Excel spreadsheets

• Reasonably literate in the use of other Windows packages (e.g. Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Project 2000/2, Word)

• Experience in Engineering Project Management delivery, Project Controls, Project Planning, Resource Management, preferably in the rail industry. Experience in Engineering Project Management delivery, Project Controls, Project Planning, Resource Management, preferably in the rail industry.

• Experienced at building and managing teams

• Good understanding of the principles of Project Controls (including Earned Value Management & Project Planning) is essential.

• Excellent working knowledge of Primavera P3 & P3e

• Self motivated, with strong influencing & mentoring skills and good attention to detail.

Other information

• Must be willing and able to take up work opportunities throughout the UK.

• Competitive salary, plus benefits

• Will only consider applicants seeking permanent employment.

• Hold a full driving licence


To apply please send a CV and covering letter quoting current remuneration package to Ian Breese, Personnel Manager, Colas Rail Limited, Dacre House, 19 Dacre Street, London, SW19 0DJ or alternatively email to recruitment@colasrail.co.uk