Overview
Location: Cardiff (South Wales) – hybrid working available
Employment Type: Part-time (permanent or contract)
Role Purpose
The Project Planner will provide planning and scheduling support to rail engineering projects, with a focus on mechanical & electrical (M&E) and telecommunications workstreams. Using Microsoft Project, you will develop and manage project schedules, coordinate with engineering teams, and support compliance with Network Rail and industry standards.
Key Responsibilities
* Develop, update, and maintain project schedules in Microsoft Project for rail M&E and telecoms works.
* Capture project scope, work breakdown structures (WBS), dependencies, and critical path activities.
* Integrate schedules with procurement, design, installation, testing, and commissioning activities.
* Work with project engineers, construction managers, and subcontractors to ensure accurate progress reporting.
* Identify schedule risks, slippage, and resource constraints, recommending mitigation strategies.
* Support the preparation of project progress reports, dashboards, and schedule submissions for clients.
* Coordinate with commercial teams to support cost forecasting, change management, earned value management (EVM) and programme performance tracking.
* Attend project and planning meetings, providing schedule advice to stakeholders.
* Support project close-out, lessons learned, and continuous improvement activities.
Skills & Experience
Essential:
* Proven experience in project planning/scheduling for railway engineering, M&E, or telecoms projects.
* Strong expertise with Microsoft Project (MSP).
* Knowledge of rail industry standards and processes, particularly Network Rail GRIP/PACE stages.
* Ability to manage multiple workstreams and align project schedules with possession/line access constraints.
* Understanding of NEC contract requirements and their impact on planning and reporting.
* Strong communication skills, with the ability to liaise with engineers, contractors, and client representatives.
* Competency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Teams).
Desirable:
* Familiarity with Primavera P6 or other industry-standard planning tools.
* Knowledge of health & safety regulations within railway environments (e.g., CDM, Safe System of Work).
* Relevant professional qualifications (APM, PMI, or planning-specific certifications).
* PTS (Personal Track Safety) certification.
Working Pattern & Benefits
Part-time hours (e.g., 2–3 days per week, or flexible hours to align with project milestones).
Hybrid working: Cardiff office, occasional site presence, and remote working.
Competitive day rate (contract) or pro-rata salary + benefits (permanent).
Opportunity to work on high-profile UK rail projects, contributing to the modernisation of M&E and telecoms infrastructure.
How to Apply
If you’re an experienced Project Planner with Microsoft Project expertise in railway engineering (M&E/Telecoms) and are seeking part-time opportunities within commuting distance of Cardiff, we’d love to hear from you.
Send your CV and a short cover letter to careers@geecommunications.co.uk
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