Job Description

At Network Rail, our passengers and freight users are at the heart of everything we do. We help connect people to their friends and families and get goods to their destination safely and efficiently. We\'re an organisation where people matter.

Scotland\'s Railway is part of this large family, and it covers a large geographical area from the Borders to Thurso at the far tip of the North East of Scotland, accounting for almost 20 per cent of the UK rail network. We provide rapid access along busy commuter routes to our seven cities, servicing the varied needs of our business and leisure commuter services, including cross border services and rural services. We have up to 50 freight services operating every day and we are steadily building capacity for this to grow. Our ambition to be responsive to passengers and freight users, drives us every day and we\'re empowered to do the right thing for those who use the rail network. We actively challenge unsafe practices and take responsibility for addressing risks, resolving issues and protecting safety and wellbeing.

Our colleagues are encouraged to work flexibly as we know that busy lives don\'t always fit around a traditional working pattern, if you need flexibility to complete your role just let us know and we will do our upmost to help you to invest in your career with us while balancing other aspects of your life.

We\'re also a employer and we\'ll try our best to adapt the process and offer a reasonable alternative to help support people with disabilities access, apply and interview for roles.

We want to help deliver a railway which is safe, reliable, affordable and that provides great customer service to everyone.

Brief Description

To lead the planning function within project team, providing guidance and direction to other planners, and checking quality and consistency of all planning and associated reporting. To review and confirm that all involved parties are aware of their respective accountabilities and responsibilities and provide support and guidance to all the key stakeholders, as appropriate, in line with the production and management of the quality project delivery plans/schedules.

About the role (External)

Here are some of the duties your role will include: -

\xc2\xb7 Provide professional leadership in respect of the planning processes; identification of key stakeholders; communication; promote awareness of accountabilities and responsibilities.

\xc2\xb7 Develop, maintain, and progress quality project plans / schedules in line with the functional processes and project requirements.

\xc2\xb7 Maintain key interdependencies between projects and programmes confirming appropriate monitoring and action is undertaken as required in a timely manner.

\xc2\xb7 Demonstrate through agreed performance indicators the efficiency and effectiveness of the project plans / schedules developed and utilised.

\xc2\xb7 Validate plans / schedules in line with the agreed functional Quality Management Plan for completeness and fitness for purpose.

\xc2\xb7 Provide the key point of interface between the planning function and the project teams and interface between the other project support functions such as Risk & Value, Cost Management etc.

\xc2\xb7 Oversee and confirm that the \'contractor schedules\' comply with the Network Rail procedural and quality requirements.

\xc2\xb7 Provide technical expertise and guidance to the project team and provide functional expertise as required.

\xc2\xb7 Support the continued personal and professional development of the planning resources within the project or programme.

What you will bring to the role: -

\xc2\xb7 Membership of a relevant professional body and/or have a CPD established to attain membership.

\xc2\xb7 Relevant successful experience in the management, planning and delivery of major construction/engineering projects.

\xc2\xb7 Relevant successful experience of proprietary software planning/scheduling tools

\xc2\xb7 Previous knowledge and expertise within the field of project resource management.

\xc2\xb7 Good communication skills at all levels and a team player.

\xc2\xb7 Good information technology user skills.

It\'s desirable if you have it to help give you context to the role: -

\xc2\xb7 Knowledge of/experience in Network Rail\'s processes and systems.

\xc2\xb7 Knowledge of/experience in the UK rail industry.

\xc2\xb7 Educated to \xe2\x80\x9cA\xe2\x80\x9d level standard in a mathematics or information technology-related topic.

How to apply (External)

Salary: Starting at \xc2\xa355,596 and rising to \xc2\xa362,546 per annum

Network Rail Benefits -

Closing date: 22/09/2023.

Please get your application in as soon as possible, we may close the advert before the listed closing date if we receive enough applications. Late applications will not be accepted.

Click \'apply now\' to apply.

Please note the recruitment process for this role is a Competency based interview.

We\'re dedicated to creating an and we welcome applications from everyone!

Network Rail is a and we\'ll try our best to adapt the process and offer a reasonable alternative to help support people with disabilities access, apply and interview for roles. You can visit for advice on accessibility support if you\'re unsure of the options available. Should you require any reasonable adjustments/modifications, please add a note to your application.

All offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.

Drugs and Alcohol Standard:

Our Drugs and Alcohol Standard has changed. All prospective candidates will be required to undergo and pass a drugs and alcohol test. Your application will be rescinded if you record a positive test. All positive drugs and alcohol test results for prospective candidates will be securely held on database and a 5 year suspension from applying for a safety critical role, a role which requires PTS certification or a Key Safety role on Network Rail Managed Infrastructure will be enforced.

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 demonstrate your personal dedication to safety on your application.

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