Construction Schedule Planner (Rail Signaling & Safety Systems)

Quick Facts

• Role: Construction Schedule Planner (Rail Signaling & Safety Systems)
• Focus: LST construction sequencing, coordination, digital onsite execution, and commissioning support

Description

You will create and maintain construction schedule plans for LST (rail signaling and safety) works, aligned with all trades, and coordinate stakeholders on-site. The role includes creating an initial installation concept with lockout/closure period assessment for schedule input, planning site logistics, and implementing the digital construction site approach through paperless onsite activities (POA) with guidance and training. You will also develop commissioning strategies, coordinate defect remediation, and report construction progress to project management while ensuring quality, cost, and schedule.

Responsibilities

• Create an initial installation concept, including assessment of service suspension/lockout times as input to the schedule
• Build and maintain construction schedule planning aligned with all trades
• Coordinate LST trades and interface with client, subcontractors, and partners on-site
• Plan site facilities, storage areas, and route walkthroughs with site management
• Implement the Digital Construction Site: define, ensure, and train paperless onsite activities (POA)
• Develop commissioning strategies and coordinate defect remediation
• Ensure quality, cost, and schedule performance during execution
• Provide regular reporting of construction progress to project management

Requirements

• Degree or technician/master training in electrical engineering, civil engineering, transport engineering, or comparable discipline
• Experience in rail signaling and safety systems or comparable rail infrastructure projects (preferred)
• Experience in construction sequencing planning, installation coordination, or site control
• Confident use of digital construction tools and openness to digitization
• Persuasive, structured working style and strong communication skills
• German proficiency suitable for negotiation; English is an advantage
• Willingness to travel for on-site assignments