About SYSTRA
Around the world, SYSTRA’s specialists plan, design, integrate, test, commission, project manage and deliver mass transit and mobility solutions that are relied on by more than 50 million people every day. For more than 60 years, the Group has been committed to helping cities and regions contribute to their development by creating, improving and modernising their transport infrastructure with sustainability, accessibility and innovation at the heart of our designs. With over 10,300 colleagues globally and around 1,000 in the UK & Ireland we are growing significantly and seeking out the very best talent to join the SYSTRA signature team and be part of leading the way in infrastructure design.
Role Overview
We currently have an opportunity for an experienced Planner who is looking to progress their career by joining our engineering team in York. This position within our team will suit a committed and ambitious Planner who can demonstrate strong leadership and interpersonal skills combined with commercial awareness and the ability to play their part in growing a dynamic high‑performance team. With a focus on the design of high‑speed rail infrastructure they will also support other Market Lines in the UK and overseas. The post‑holder will be part of a growing team of UK management staff delivering projects for a diverse portfolio of UK clients.
Key Responsibilities
* Accountable for the delivery of programme controls on a project ensuring experience in Primavera and managing teams within a busy environment.
* Identifying, analysing and delivering solutions for the client and project team.
* Robust, accurate reporting both internally and externally.
* Maintain good relationships with all external parties to enhance the reputation of the company.
* Work on large multi‑disciplinary rail projects.
* Tender planning.
* Detailed understanding of project controls techniques including earned‑value management and critical path analysis.
* Delivering period programme updates and information regarding changes and delays that have impacted the programme on a period‑by‑period basis.
* Highlight all issues within the programme and provide appropriate planning advice to senior management.
* Share knowledge of the rail sector.
* Deliver the necessary reports to allow senior managers to direct the project appropriately.
* Work on own initiative, chair progress meetings and communicate clear and concise data to the project team and the client.
* Extensive experience of using Microsoft products.
Experience and Qualifications
* Member of APM (Desirable).
* HNC/Degree in a relevant industry subject.
* Experienced base skills in managing programmes within major infrastructure projects.
* Competent user of Primavera.
* Understanding of multi‑disciplinary coordination across major infrastructure projects and global design teams.
* Development of innovative programming and reporting solutions.
* Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
* Ability to produce programmes and associated reports.
* Working knowledge of Primavera and associated risk analysis tools.
* Working knowledge of all PC based Windows environments and Microsoft Office suite.
Benefits & Policies
We offer a competitive remuneration package including a bonus and private healthcare, an electric car scheme, a broad suite of flexible benefits to suit your lifestyle. We provide hybrid working and a dedicated flexible working policy. We take diversity and inclusion seriously and provide an inclusive environment. Our wellbeing programme offers wellness support, health checks, workshops and social events.
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an equal opportunity employer. We pledge to offer an interview to any candidates with a disability who apply for a role and meet the minimum criteria.
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