Access Co-ordinator [Works Delivery]

Network Rail; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28-day annual leave

Pension schemes

Rail and leisure travel discounts

Rail and Underground travel subsidies

Volunteer or carers leave

Gym access

My Benefits platform

Job summary

Network Rail is seeking an Access Co-ordinator to arrange track access and support maintenance and third party works within planning timescales. You will also produce and maintain the Delivery Unit Possession Plan, ensuring efficient use of possessions and isolation resources.

The role is full-time and permanent, based in Scotland. We value safety and inclusivity, and will support reasonable adjustments during recruitment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of access planning processes and systems.
• Detailed knowledge of relevant standards and procedures.
• Knowledge of maintenance processes and techniques.
• Knowledge of operational railway environment.
• Good geographical knowledge.
• Good interpersonal, communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the application of all access and isolation requests for the Delivery Unit.
• Produce and manage the Delivery Unit Period Possession Plan.
• Optimise the use of possessions and isolations.
• Submit possessions and Temporary Speed Restriction requests using PPS.
• Manage the possession change control process.
• Process isolation requests and pass to the Isolation Planner.

Skills

Access planning

Rail maintenance knowledge

Operational railway environment

Geographical knowledge

Interpersonal/communication

Organisational skills

Tools

Possession Planning System (PPS)

Job description

Join Network Rail - Where People and Connections Matter

At Network Rail, we're dedicated to keeping passengers and freight moving safely and efficiently across the country. When you join us, you're not just part of a team - you're part of something that matters to millions. We believe that our people are at the heart of what we do, and every role plays a vital part in building a better, more connected railway.

We're committed to creating a diverse, inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. We value flexibility and understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance. As a Disability Confident Leader, we'll do everything we can to accommodate any needs throughout the recruitment process.

Safe behaviour is a requirement of working for Network Rail. Applicants should be able to demonstrate their awareness of our safety vision .

If you're ready to make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you!

Scotland's Railway is part of this large family and it covers a large geographical area from the Borders to Thurso at the far tip of the North East of Scotland, accounting for almost 20 per cent of the UK rail network. We provide rapid access along busy commuter routes to our seven cities, servicing the varied needs of our business and leisure commuter services, including cross border services and rural services. We have up to 50 freight services operating every day and we are steadily building capacity for this to grow. Our ambition to be responsive to passengers and freight users, drives us every day and we're empowered to do the right thing for those who use the rail network. We actively challenge unsafe practices and take responsibility for addressing risks, resolving issues and protecting safety and wellbeing.

About the role

This is a Full-Time/ Permanent position.

The Access Co-ordinator arranges track access to support efficient delivery of maintenance, and third party works in accordance with planning timescales. They also produce and maintain the Delivery Unit Possession Plan.

Key Accountabilities

Manage the application of all access and isolation requests for the Delivery Unit.

Produce and manage the Delivery Unit Period Possession Plan.

Optimise the use of possessions and isolations.

Submit possessions and Temporary Speed Restriction requests using the Possession Planning System (PPS).

Manage the possession change control process.

Process isolation requests and pass to the Isolation Planner.

We're dedicated to creating an inclusive environment and we welcome applications from everyone! Our aim is to ensure your candidate experience is as positive as possible. If you require reasonable adjustments at any point, simply let us know-we'll do our best to assist you.

Network Rail is a Disability Confident Leader and we'll try our best to adapt the process and offer a reasonable alternative to help support people with disabilities access, apply and interview for roles.

Keeping people safe on the railway is at the heart of everything we do, safe behaviour is therefore a requirement of working for Network Rail. Applicants should demonstrate their personal commitment to safety in their application.

Closing date : Midnight on Thursday 17 th September 2026 - late applications will not be accepted .

We retain the right to close the advert before the listed closing date (based on application volumes) so if you are interested in this vacancy, we encourage you to make your application as early as possible.

Here are a few of the benefits we offer

• 28-day annual leave with the option to buy and sell days
• Choice of pension schemes
• 75% discount of leisure travel for you and your family
• Up to 75% subsidised Rail and Underground travel
• 5 days paid volunteer or carers leave
• Gym Pass - access to gyms across UK
• My Benefits platform - giving national and local retail discount

Some of our roles require face to face Drugs & Alcohol testing. Further details will be shared with you as part of your formal offer.

Our aim is to ensure your candidate experience is as positive as possible. If you require reasonable adjustments at any point, simply let us know-we'll do our best to assist you.

Knowledge of access planning processes and systems

Detailed knowledge of relevant standards and procedures

Knowledge of maintenance processes and techniques

Knowledge of operational railway environment

Good geographical knowledge

Good interpersonal, communication and organisational skills