Job Description

On behalf of Network Rail, we are looking for a Principal Project Planner - Inside IR35 for a 12 Month contract (with possible extension) based Hybrid - Remote & 3 days p/week in York or Manchester.



Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU) is a programme of activities that is improving the railway between York and Manchester via Leeds and Huddersfield. Stretching across the North of England between York and Manchester, this key 76-mile Transpennine railway serves 23 stations, crosses over and dips under 285 bridges and viaducts, passes through six miles of tunnels and crosses over 29 level crossings. It is the largest railway upgrade in the country. The programme runs across multiple control periods and will deliver transformational changes to the current railway.



As a Principal Project Planner, your main responsibilities will be to:

Guide non-planning personnel through schedules and explain planning outputs clearly. Develop and manage Level 3 schedules with a deep understanding of task execution and dependencies. Manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including Construction and Delivery Partners. Track progress and simplify complex programme data for clear, effective reporting. Lead planning teams and mentor others to build capability and understanding. Apply knowledge of railway design, delivery, and access principles, including interpreting Railway Access box plans.

You'll have:

Demonstrable end-to-end Planning & Scheduling experience - using Primavera P6. Rail & Railway Access experience including an understanding of Construction within Rail. Expert communication skills & stakeholder management. MS Office proficiency - inc. a good understanding of Excel. A relevant Project Management qualification - desirable.

Please be aware that this role can only be worked within the UK and not Overseas.



Network Rail is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. They welcome applications from everyone.



Disability Confident



As a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, Network Rail guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. This scheme encourages candidates with a disability and/or neurodivergence to apply. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance.



Armed Forces Covenant



Network Rail guarantees to interview veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance.



In applying for this role, you acknowledge the following "this role falls in scope of the Off Payroll Working in the Public Sector legislation. Any rates of payment quoted will reflect the gross rate per day for the assignment and will be subject to appropriate taxes and statutory costs. As such the payment to the intermediary and your income resulting from this contract will be different".