Base location: Co-located with Network Rail - Doncaster
Salary: £45k + car allowance +performance related bonus + a range of other benefits to support your family, finances, and wellbeing.
Working Pattern: Permanent Full time with the option of hybrid working
Role Purpos
eThis role provides client-side programme management and planning support for Project Reach. The postholder will own the client High-Level Programme in Primavera P6, assure contractor programmes under NEC4, and manage progress and reporting across all delivery workstreams
.In addition, the planner will manage defined work packages on behalf of the project team and provide structured planning and reporting support to both the Senior Project Manager and the Head of PMO
.
Key Responsibiliti
esProgramme Ownership & Manageme
ntOwn, maintain and update the client High-Level Programme (HLP) within Primavera P
6.Maintain scheduling integrity including logic, dependencies, key milestones, float management and critical pat
h.Align supplier programmes with the HLP and ensure delivery visibility across all areas of wor
k.Support scenario modelling and programme impact assessment
s.Contractor Programme Assurance (NEC
4)Lead the client-side assurance of contractor programmes, ensuring NEC compliance, logical integrity and realis
m.Coordinate programme submissions, client review cycles, acceptance processes and change impact
s.Provide clear, justified recommendations to the Senior PM and Head of PMO on programme acceptabilit
y.Evaluate early warnings, compensation events and schedule impacts using P
6.Work Package Manageme
ntManage defined work packages or delivery streams on behalf of the Senior P
M.Coordinate scope, interfaces, risks, assumptions and dependencies for assigned package
s.Monitor contractor performance, progress and blockers across those packages, escalating issues earl
y.Ensure that progress and forecasting from work packages feed accurately into the HL
P.Progress Measurement & Reporti
ngTrack and validate volume-based progress (e.g. route preparation, cable installation, joint bays, testing & commissioning
).Compare supplier progress against schedule logic, work rates and planned curve
s.Identify slippage, risks, trends and opportunities using programme and performance dat
a.Produce weekly/monthly reports, dashboards and progress packs for the Senior PM, Head of PMO and other stakeholder
s.PMO & Senior PM Suppo
rtSupport the Senior PM with planning insight, performance analysis and delivery coordinatio
n.Provide structured reporting and schedule assurance inputs into PMO governanc
e.Assist the Head of PMO with consolidated programme reviews, schedule risk insights and reporting to Neos leadershi
p.Act as a trusted planning advisor across the project team, providing clear guidance and early visibility of issue
s.Governance & Interfac
esSupport programme inputs into governance forums, progress reviews, design/engineering meetings and supplier review
s.Engage proactively with contractors, commercial, design and delivery teams to resolve programme issue
s.Maintain disciplined version control, audit trails and change log
s.
Essential Experience & Ski
llsStrong hands-on Primavera P6 expertise, ideally in live rail, telecoms or linear infrastructure environmen
ts.Experience assuring and challenging contractor programmes and log
ic.Knowledge of NEC4 programme requirements and change mechanis
ms.Experience managing or coordinating discrete work packag
es.Ability to analyse progress, trends and performance metrics with accura
cy.Proficient user of Excel and desirable experience with Power
BI.
Personal Attrib
utesAnalytical, detail-focused and delivery-dri
ven.Confident communicator, comfortable presenting programme insights to PMs and
PMO.Pragmatic problem-solver who can work independently and stay calm under press
ure.Comfortable challenging contractors constructively and professiona
lly.Highly organised, disciplined and dependa
b
le. Next S
tepsAll applications should be submitted online, and I'll be back in touch after the vacancy closing date to let you know the outcome. Should you need any further assistance please contact
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