Leading tier 1 contracting company seeks a Planning Manager with experience of working on major rail programmes to join their company in Yorkshire. As Planning Manager you will lead a planning team of between 5-10 on a £100million rail construction project. You will be required to work from their site office 3 days a week so ideally candidates will be based in commuting distance. Key Responsibilities: Collaborating across disciplines and with sub-contractors to develop and revise the delivery programme Establishing and maintaining periodic progress reporting Ensuring key stakeholders are appropriately informed about project developments Contributing to the risk register and schedule risk analysis Identifying, assessing, and communicating programme changes Working closely with other planners to identify and plan critical dependencies Leading collaborative planning and interface workshops Promoting the Planning function and driving best practices within the project Inspiring and empowering the planning community to deliver high-quality standards and outputs Coaching, supporting, and providing formal training to team members Job Requirements: Experience in project planning, particularly within the rail sector Proven track record in managing teams and delivering large-scale civil structures Familiarity with NEC contracts and programme obligations Extensive knowledge of Primavera P6 planning software Strong communication and relationship-building skills Ability to identify and articulate issues and solutions impacting project outcomes Benefits: 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays, with the option to buy additional holidays Discretionary annual bonus and salary review Competitive contributory pension scheme Life assurance, health screening, and enhanced sick pay Enhanced maternity and paternity pay, plus a maternity returners bonus Extra benefits for employees getting married, including an additional week of holiday and a wedding bonus Access to subsidised canteen facilities Continued investment in professional development Additional perks such as retail discounts, cashback, discounted gym memberships, and a cycle to work scheme If you have significant experience in project planning and are ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role within the rail industry, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dynamic and experienced team