Key responsibilities include:

• Assisting in the production of professional project programmes and planning documentation for bids and live projects.
• Supporting the development and maintenance of Primavera P6 programmes.
• Assisting in establishing and maintaining approved baseline programmes.
• Monitoring progress against programme and identifying variances.
• Supporting project teams in understanding programme requirements, key milestones, critical paths and project drivers.
• Assisting with programme updates, reporting and progress reviews.
• Supporting planning activities across multidisciplinary rail infrastructure projects.
• Developing an understanding of project controls, risk management and performance reporting.
• Ensuring planning processes align with company procedures and planning standards.
• Providing planning support to both project delivery and tender teams.
• 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

• Experience within civil engineering or construction projects.
• Experience within a rail environment or a strong desire to develop within the rail sector.
• Understanding of construction methodologies and project delivery processes.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Self-motivated with a willingness to learn and develop.
• Ability to work collaboratively with project teams and stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Desirable

• Experience using Primavera P6.
• Knowledge of Network Rail projects and standards.
• Understanding of NEC3 or NEC4 contracts.
• Previous experience in project controls, engineering, site management or project delivery.
• 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.

The Company

Why AmcoGiffen?

You will be joining a reputable and firmly established, engineering contractor operating nationally in rail, civils and engineering markets. AmcoGiffen are renowned in the market as a specialist civil, building, mechanical and electrical renewals and maintenance business with ongoing and successful projects and frameworks across the country, you will become part of our expert outfit.

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, aviation, waterways and much more.

Diversity & Inclusion at AmcoGiffen

We value collective expertise, but also the spark that one person can bring. As one of us, you can be you, because your individuality is an asset to our business and the communities in which we work and represent.

We are working hard as part of the civil engineering and construction industry, to improve diversity & inclusion. Our Diversity and inclusion journey at AmcoGiffen, is constantly evolving and is designed to break down barriers and promote the principles of a diverse workforce through multiple channels. This includes delivering training, raising awareness, regular forums and sharing our engagement calendar of activities and events to encourage participation at all levels throughout our organisation.

Diversity & Inclusion is embodied throughout our SPIRIT core Business values and lies at the heart of our culture of Safety, Professionalism, Innovation, Respect, Integrity and Teamwork.

AmcoGiffen is an Equal Opportunities Employer, offering challenging, worthwhile careers to everyone and is pro-actively committed to improving our understanding year on year to foster a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees as well as for the customers and communities in which we serve and operate within. 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.

Health & Wellbeing

Operating from a people first perspective we support safety and wellbeing in the workplace as a priority. We have large number of colleagues that are trained and qualified mental health first aiders to support and listen where appropriate. We enrol all of the AmcoGiffen family onto an employee assistance programme which provides 24 hour, 7 days a week counselling and advice services.

Is AmcoGiffen your next career challenge? If so, apply now!

For more information or to arrange a private and confidential discussion about AmcoGiffen career opportunities, please contact our Recruitment Team:

tom.peach@amcogiffen.co.uk

Recruitment Manager