Are you an experienced Rail Planner with strong hands-on Microsoft Project experience?Do you have a solid understanding of integrated programme planning, critical path analysis and managing dependencies across multiple stakeholders?Salary: Up to £55,000 DOE Location: Milton Keynes (hybrid, 2 3 days per week in office) Job Type: Permanent Closing Date: Friday 6th November 2026I am recruiting for a Planning Consultant to join my client, a leading engineering consultancy supporting a major Network Rail programme in Milton Keynes.This is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of an integrated programme schedule, working closely with suppliers, technical teams and programme stakeholders to improve planning coordination, reporting and delivery confidence.You''ll be responsible for more than maintaining a project plan, providing proactive planning expertise, identifying risks and opportunities, challenging assumptions and helping ensure the programme remains on track.Essential: Minimum 3 years'' experience in planning or project controls. Previous rail project or programme experience is essential. Strong hands-on experience using Microsoft Project. Experience developing, maintaining and managing integrated project or programme schedules. Good understanding of critical path analysis, dependencies, milestones and schedule management. Experience coordinating planning inputs across multiple teams, suppliers and stakeholders. Ability to identify schedule risks, resource constraints ..... full job details .....