MS Project Planner (Major Products)

Not your average role…. With more than 5,000 employees, ScotRail plays a vital role in serving the people and communities of Scotland. We recognise a modern and diverse workforce, encouraged to use their talents, and develop their skills, is integral to our success in serving and reflecting the communities of Scotland. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and have also set ourselves ambitious sustainability targets including having a carbon-free railway in Scotland by 2035. The Project Planner will develop and maintain a Major Project schedule to support the execution of high value and risk projects, supporting the assigned Project Control Manager. Key Responsibilities: * To support the project control manager through all phases from development, execution and closeout * To produce schedule related outputs, including but not limited to: * Periodic schedule performance reports including Gantt chart, milestone, and critical path analysis * To produce an Integrated Major Project schedule, integrating multiple suppliers into a logic tied and potentially resource loaded schedule * To produce and maintain a summary schedule, according to the defined schedule hierarchy, suitable for Board and Executive level engagement * To structure or code the schedule in a manner that would support integration into industry standard Project Control systems (specifically via the defined WBS) * To provide the input on the schedule impact of risks and opportunities and their associated response actions * To define the schedule window of risk and opportunity applicability for contingency management analysis * Analysis of schedule impacts (positive and negative) providing recommendations to the project team for action responses * Approval of the supplier schedules according to the contractual conditions * Initial analysis of the validity of schedule delay claims * Preparation of the schedule elements of Change control documentation, and the implementation of approved change controls * Contribution to the lessons learned workshops from a schedule perspective * Definition of the schedule status method in the WBS Dictionary * Correction of the schedule to comply with schedule quality standards * Period statusing (actual and forecast) of the schedule consistent with the declared schedule status method To ensure that: * Schedule related contract claims are managed according to the declared timelines * To escalate schedule related issues that can cause project delivery performance impacts (positive or negative) * Communication Department related information concerning schedule features is accurate * To contribute to the preparation and annual update of the Major Projects project controls process and procedures * Confirm the validity of project progress through in person engagement (this will involve some off-site travel) * Any other reasonable duties assigned, commensurate with the grade and level of responsibility of this post * Act in a safe manner at all times and comply with all ScotRail internal processes. What you bring: Essential: * Educated to HND level or equivalent * Clear demonstrable experience in a planning or scheduling role for a construction or manufacturing project of value, exceeding circa £100m * Proficiency in MS Project * Expertise MS Excel and PowerPoint * Evidence of report production skills and tailoring for a variety of audiences * APM or PMI accreditation or a willingness to attain this accreditation, evidenced by personal development activities * Experience in engaging effectively across an organisation with technical experts and senior staff * Strong team working skills Desirable: * Experience of building reports with Power BI * Experience in the introduction of a project controls function to a project team * Proficiency in Primavera P6 * Previous experience delivering major projects in the UK rail industry The role works Monday – Friday, 35 hours per week and is based in Atrium Court with hybrid arrangements available (3 days in the office minimum). Salary range: £52225 – £56625 What we offer you: ScotRail offer an excellent rewards package including: * Contributory Final Salary Pension scheme. * Free and reduced rate rail travel for you and your family. * Generous holiday allowance. * Enhanced company sick pay and family leave including maternity, paternity and adoption. * Life Insurance cover for 4 x annual salary. * Contributory lifestyle benefit options including discounts at hundreds of retailers, cycle to work scheme, discounted gym memberships and healthcare cashback plan. Selection Process Candidates short-listed will be invited to attend a competency-based interview. All external offers are subject to passing our pre-employment checks which include a criminal record check, medical and referencing. Equal Opportunities ScotRail is seven times accredited as a Top Employer and is a Disability Confident Employer. We value, celebrate, and respect the diversity our people and aim to inspire, attract, retain, and develop the best talent. Because we value diversity and the benefits it brings, we want to continue improving the diversity of our people and particularly welcome applications from women, young people, LGBT people, people with a disability, and people from ethnically diverse background.41bf1e1f-b16b-4260-a40a-17c77a06fd15…