Planning Manager-Rail

Description: Our client is seeking a Planning Manager for rail projects in Newcastle.

Accountabilities:
• Proactively support the Head of Project Management Office in ensuring all operations are conducted with due regards to systems safety and OH&S standards
• Produce and monitor operational plans to ensure delivery of key objectives
• Reporting cost forecast and earned value to measure project performance
• Providing leadership and development of Planner and Assistant Planners in their understanding of the incumbent scheduling tools and processes
• Contribute to and assist the Project Director, Planning to execute and manage the implementation of a planning management strategy
• Ensure that planning requirements throughout the project life cycle from creation to close out are carried out in a structured and methodical manner
• Proactively assist the Project Director, Planning in supporting the Alliance Manager to ensure the company delivers appropriate long term shareholder value

Requirements: 

• 5 years demonstrated capability in planning/programme management in infrastructure projects (railway industry preferred)
• At least 3 years experience managing projects/programmes in an enterprise environment using a project enterprise tool such as Primavera, Clarity or equivalent
• THIS ROLE IS ONLY OPEN TO LOCALLY BASED CANDIDATES. NO OVERSEAS CANDIDATES WILL BE CONSIDERED.
• P6 experience is essential

If interested, please send your application to renee@railpersonnel.com