Key Notes
Primavera programmes and project-controls reporting support high-speed rail design delivery in this planning post. It tracks changes and delays, chairs progress meetings and advises senior managers on programme issues, working with multidisciplinary and global design teams. The permanent vacancy offers hybrid working in London or Reading. Infrastructure programme experience, Primavera competence and production of programmes and reports are essential.
What You'll Work On
- Develop tender and delivery planning for multidisciplinary rail projects, applying project-controls methods such as earned value and critical-path analysis.
- Produce periodic programme updates that explain changes, delays and their effects on the project schedule and current delivery forecasts.
- Identify and communicate programme issues to senior management, providing planning advice and reports that support decisions about project direction and priorities.
- Chair progress meetings and communicate programme data to clients and project teams, coordinating planning information across infrastructure and global design contributors.
Why This Role Matters
- High-speed rail project leaders can respond to programme pressures when periodic updates identify the changes and delays affecting planned delivery and critical milestones.
- Design teams and clients gain a shared view of programme dependencies through coordinated planning and progress meetings, helping them assess the consequences of emerging issues.
What They Are Looking For
- Experience: Major-infrastructure programme management and multidisciplinary/global design coordination are essential.
- Technical: Primavera, associated risk-analysis tools, analytical problem-solving and production of programmes and reports are essential. Working knowledge of Windows environments and Microsoft Office is also essential.
- Qualification: An HNC or degree in a relevant industry subject is sought.
- Preferred: APM membership is desirable.