Assistant Planner (P6)
Rail Infrastructure ¦ Civil Engineering
Location: Warrington (North West & Central Region)
Due to continued growth and a strong pipeline of CP7 and framework projects across the North West & Central region, we have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Planner (P6) to join our established and busy rail infrastructure business.
This role is ideal for an individual currently working in an operational, engineering, site management or project delivery capacity who is looking to develop a long-term career in project planning. You will receive support from experienced planning professionals whilst gaining exposure to a diverse portfolio of rail civils, buildings and infrastructure projects.
The successful candidate will support the regional project teams in the planning and delivery of Network Rail, Merseyrail and local authority frameworks, helping to develop and maintain programmes that drive successful project performance.
What We Offer
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Competitive salary, negotiable depending on experience
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Company Car or Car Allowance
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25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with service
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Up to 3 volunteer days per year
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Company contributory pension scheme
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Life Insurance
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Medicash Health Cash Plan & Rewards
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Structured development into a Planner role
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Ongoing training and mentoring from experienced planning professionals
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Excellent career progression opportunities
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Safe and supportive working environment
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Employee forums that provide a platform for your voice to be heard
Business Unit
Our North West & Central team operates within a fast-paced project environment delivering a growing portfolio of multidisciplinary rail infrastructure projects across the region.
Current and Upcoming Project Portfolio
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CP7 Buildings & Civils Programme
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Station refurbishment and enhancement schemes
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Signal box refurbishment and demolition projects
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Earthworks design and construction packages
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Merseyrail Framework
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Access for All (AFA) schemes and associated building works
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Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) framework opportunities and competitive tenders
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Bridges, structures and general rail civils infrastructure projects
Projects typically include station improvements, platform works, bridge and structural renewals, accessibility enhancements, earthworks, demolition projects and multidisciplinary rail civils construction works.
This varied portfolio provides excellent exposure to all aspects of project delivery and offers an ideal environment for developing planning expertise within the rail sector.
The Role
As an Assistant Planner, you will support the planning function in developing, maintaining and monitoring detailed project programmes using Primavera P6.
Working closely with Project Managers, Site Teams, Engineers and Commercial staff, you will help ensure project plans accurately reflect delivery requirements and provide meaningful information to support decision-making.
Key responsibilities include:
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Assisting in the production of professional project programmes and planning documentation for bids and live projects.
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Supporting the development and maintenance of Primavera P6 programmes.
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Assisting in establishing and maintaining approved baseline programmes.
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Monitoring progress against programme and identifying variances.
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Supporting project teams in understanding programme requirements, key milestones, critical paths and project drivers.
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Assisting with programme updates, reporting and progress reviews.
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Supporting planning activities across multidisciplinary rail infrastructure projects.
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Developing an understanding of project controls, risk management and performance reporting.
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Ensuring planning processes align with company procedures and planning standards.
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Providing planning support to both project delivery and tender teams.
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Undertaking additional duties as directed by Senior and Principal Planners.
About You
To excel in this role, you will have experience in a site-based or project delivery environment and possess an appreciation of how construction activities, sequencing and operational constraints impact project delivery.
We are particularly interested in candidates looking to build a career in planning and develop a broader understanding of project management, engineering and commercial aspects of project delivery.
Essential Requirements
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Experience within civil engineering or construction projects.
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Experience within a rail environment or a strong desire to develop within the rail sector.
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Understanding of construction methodologies and project delivery processes.
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Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
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Good communication and interpersonal skills.
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Self-motivated with a willingness to learn and develop.
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Ability to work collaboratively with project teams and stakeholders.
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Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
Desirable
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Experience using Primavera P6.
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Knowledge of Network Rail projects and standards.
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Understanding of NEC3 or NEC4 contracts.
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Previous experience in project controls, engineering, site management or project delivery.
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Degree, HNC or HND in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or a related discipline.
Join Us
This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing rail infrastructure business at an exciting stage of CP7 delivery. If you have operational or engineering experience and are looking to transition into project planning, we can provide the support, development and opportunities needed to build a successful planning career within the rail industry.
AmcoGiffen has a wealth of experience working on sensitive, live assets in highly regulated environments, we deliver exceptional peace of mind for our customers, creating and maintaining assets across a growing range of high-quality public and private sectors. These include rail, power generation, electricity distribution, flood defence, and waterways.
AmcoGiffen is an Equal Opportunities Employer and we offer challenging and worthwhile careers to everyone. It doesn’t matter to us what your age, disability, employment status, gender, health, marital status, sexual preference, membership or non-membership of a trade union, nationality, race, religion or social class are, or indeed any other personal characteristics not directly related to the relevant job. Anyone who meets the requirements of the job is eligible for employment with AmcoGiffen.
