Scheduling Manager

We're TransPennine Express and we're going places. Whether that's helping customers reach their destination, or ensuring our colleagues feel fulfilled and supported in their careers. We're looking for people with drive and enthusiasm to join our amazing team and help push for more progress within the rail industry.

We look forward to meeting new faces and eager minds, ready to join our mission of creating a better-connected network in the North and Scotland, for good.

TransPennine Express is delivering transformational change across the business including a significant number of complex, high value projects. Delivery of the Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU) programme, alongside other significant rail enhancement programmes into operation, on time, on budget, to specification and performing as required will be critical milestones. As part of TRU, there is a commitment to procure and deliver New Trains.

The project has been ongoing in its current form since 2023.

The New Trains team is looking for a keen and driven candidate who can support the delivery of a complex New Trains programme into the next decade, to support the needs of the TransPennine Route Upgrade and the wider future of TransPennine Express. The role will be an integral part of the team in supporting the relationships with industry partners and the processes which support a business critical major project and taking the new trains project from procurement into delivery.

Working within the Projects Directorate the successful candidate will be demonstrate their willingness to drive the project forward. The role will work closely with our train manufacturer and financier to develop the future rail offering for the North. We are looking for a candidate with passion and drive to make things happen and support the team in the lifecycle of the project, leading the planning and execution of the TPT New Trains Schedule.

The role will be required to utilise Primavera P6 to work closely, and on‑site where required, with the Manufacturer's Planning Team, demonstrating strong ability to work under pressure and clear decision making. Coordinate, track and report project progress against the Manufacturer's Contract Programme, reporting progress into the wider TPT team. The role will manage TPT's New Trains Schedule, working closely with the integrated Project Management Office's TRU Planning Manager and critical integration areas such as Operations and Safety, Digital and specifically for the Driver Training programme.

The position will be required to prepare reports and presentations for project reviews and attending key meetings. The ability to develop and maintain positive Client Relationships through appropriate stakeholder management and providing suitable progress reporting will be critical to progress.

The role will be a key interface for the New Trains team to the wider Major Projects team, leading communications within the team and supporting wider business integration. You will also be integral in the ongoing maintaining of Client Relationships.

Requirements

Minimum of five years experience of working with Primavera P6 and planning tools; a track record of balancing competing priorities in large, complex organisations; strong written communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

Support the delivery of the New Trains programme; drive the project forward; coordinate, track and report progress; manage the New Trains Schedule; prepare reports and presentations for project reviews; maintain positive client relationships; act as a key interface with the Major Projects team; provide wider business integration support.

What we offer

• Excellent career prospects.
• A personal development plan.
• Structured training and development.
• Competitive salary paid on 4 weekly basis.
• Generous annual leave entitlement.
• Free TransPennine Express rail travel for you and your dependants.
• Travel discounts of up to 75% off other train operating companies, plus international rail travel after 1 year’s service for you and your dependants.
• Free & Confidential Employee Assistance Program and Wellbeing Portal 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to help you with any finance, family, health, or wellbeing issues you have.
• Option to join the Railway Pension Scheme with significant employer contributions.
• Family friendly maternity and paternity benefits.
• High street and lifestyle discounts as well as a cycle to work scheme.

*Terms and conditions apply.

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