Freelance Planning Manager - London - Rail OverviewWe are seeking a highly experienced Planning Manager to join a major rail infrastructure programme based in London. This freelance opportunity sits outside IR35 and offers a competitive daily rate of 700. The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience in rail infrastructure planning, a solid command of Primavera P6, and a proven track record of working within large-scale, multidisciplinary rail projects.Key Responsibilities Lead the planning function across one or more major rail infrastructure projects Develop, maintain, and optimise project schedules using Primavera P6 Integrate schedules across multidisciplinary teams, including civils, track, signalling, and MandE Identify and analyse schedule risks, critical paths, and float to provide mitigation strategies Support project controls with cost and resource loading where required Liaise with project managers, engineers, and stakeholders to ensure alignment on planning activities Produce high-quality reports and dashboards for client and internal stakeholders Provide planning expertise during project reviews, audits, and governance forums Contribute to continuous improvement of planning standards and tools within the programmeRequirements Proven experience as a Planning Manager within the rail industry, ideally on major UK infrastructure projects (e.g. HS2, Crossrail, Network Rail frameworks) Strong proficiency in Primavera P6 and planning software/tools Comprehensive ..... full job details .....