Overview
Arcadis Rail Scotland is seeking a highly skilled Principal Project Planner to lead the planning and scheduling of major rail programmes in Scotland. This role combines strategic planning, team leadership, and performance reporting to ensure successful project delivery and continuous improvement in rail infrastructure.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead planning and scheduling on complex rail projects, ensuring robust project controls throughout the lifecycle.
* Develop and maintain project baseline plans, work breakdown structures, and schedules aligned with delivery objectives.
* Monitor progress, identify variances, and implement recovery and contingency plans.
* Provide expert input into bids, estimates, and resource planning to support business growth.
* Report on earned value, progress, and performance to inform financial forecasting and decision-making.
* Analyse project and programme data to identify trends, risks, and anomalies.
* Ensure compliance with planning standards and lifecycle frameworks.
* Audit contractor plans and monitor adherence to Network Rail procedures.
* Mentor and support planners, fostering skills development and knowledge sharing.
* Collaborate with clients, multidisciplinary teams, and stakeholders to deliver value and build strong relationships.
* Drive continuous improvement in planning processes and adopt emerging digital tools.
Essential Qualifications & Experience
* 10+ years experience in project planning and scheduling, ideally within major rail or infrastructure programmes.
* Degree/HNC/HND in Engineering, Project Management, or a related subject.
* Strong understanding of UK rail sector and project delivery requirements.
* Proven ability to lead and develop teams in a fast-paced environment.
* Proficient in planning software (e.g., Primavera P6, MS Project).
* Excellent organisational, commercial, and communication skills.
* Experience with project controls, cost engineering, and financial operations.
* Familiarity with different contracting environments and commercial models.
Desirable
* Membership of a relevant professional body.
* Six Sigma Yellow Belt certification.
* Broad understanding of railway engineering and investment planning systems.
Why Arcadis?
We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone’s contribution matters. Arcadis is adopting a skills-based approach to help you carve your career path and maximize impact.
Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging
Arcadis is committed to equality and inclusion. We strive to be an employer of choice and value diverse perspectives to drive innovative ideas. Equality, diversity and inclusion is central to improving quality of life.
We work across six ED&I Workstreams: Age, Disability, Faith, Gender, LGBT+ and Race.
How to apply
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