Trainee Planner

Signalling & Telecoms (S&T) provide cost-effective engineering solutions for railway signalling projects throughout the UK.

As a team we manage the full project life cycle and complete all aspects of design, project engineering, installation, testing, commissioning and maintenance support, across all signalling technologies, equipment and systems.

We also provide design, supply, install and test services for operational and lineside telecommunication renewals, either as a single discipline provider, or as part of multidisciplinary project, to ensure end-to-end connectivity. We also offer these capabilities for station information and security systems.

We are currently working on a number of contracts some examples of which include the S&T Framework for NW&C, SP&C Framework in Scotland, TransPennine Route upgrade (TRue) and Train Control System Framework (TCSF) for provision of ETCS.

We have a great opportunity for a Trainee Planner to work on our SP&C contract working in Scotland from our Glasgow office.

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting the Planning and Project Teams in the production of multi-discipline P6 schedules
• Reporting project planning and controls related information to the business and clients, assisting in the production of reports as required for each contract
• Ensuring that the planning management software is kept up-to-date and managed in accordance with instruction from the Planning & Project Controls Manager
• Supporting the development of work schedules for submission to clients, contractors and engineering teams
• Attending collaborative planning meetings

About You

• To be considered for this role, you must be an excellent communicator with strong people skills and organisational ability; with a background in providing administrative and systems support to a Project team.
• You will ideally have experience of working to support a project management team, experience in the railway or engineering industry or a background in planning and logistics.
• The successful candidate will also have the following experience/skill set:
• Experience of producing work for a team of people juggling competing priorities and working to deadlines
• Proficient in Microsoft office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook).
• Flexible/proactive - can do attitude who shows initiative to support others.

Support and training will be given by an experienced Planning Team to enhance your skills and career development. The successful candidates will also be supported with undertaking their APM Project Qualification.

High level of accuracy and attention to detail.

If your past experience doesn't match perfectly with every requirement of the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for us.

Why Work With Us?

VolkerRail is under the umbrella of VolkerWessels UK which is a multidisciplinary contractor that delivers innovative engineering solutions across the civil engineering and construction sectors including rail, highways, airport, marine, energy, water, and environmental infrastructure.

By utilising the specialist skills of each business unit within VolkerWessels UK, VolkerRail are able to ensure our staff provide unrivalled resources and expertise to our clients.

We offer competitive rewards and benefits, recognising the value we place on our employees.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Competitive annual leave and an additional day off on your birthday
• Pension
• Life Assurance
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Shopping and restaurants vouchers, rewards, and discounts
• Training and development opportunities-comprehensive skills-based training
• Family friendly policies including enhanced maternity benefits
• Employee Assistance programme
• Mental health, physical health, and financial support

Fairness, Inclusion and Respect

We believe in pushing boundaries in the pursuit of fairness, inclusion and respect. So, our teams can be comfortable that, whatever their background, VolkerWessels UK is a place where they can be themselves and thrive.

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Additional Information

Note for Recruitment Agencies: Our preference is to hire directly, and we will reach out to our Preferred Supplier List (PSL) agencies if this particular role qualifies for release. We kindly request that you refrain from sending speculative CVs. In the event of speculative CV submissions, no fees will be applicable, and we kindly ask that all inquiries to be directed to .

VolkerWessels UK is committed to maintaining healthy, safe and productive working conditions for its entire staff and therefore a drugs & alcohol screening is mandatory for all.