Engineering Work Timetable & Access Planning Lead

South Western Railway; Greater London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free duty and leisure travel on SWR

Free leisure travel for spouse/partner

75% discount on other train operators

Full training and development support

Job summary

South Western Railway in England is recruiting an Engineering Timetable Planner to lead the production of SWR timetable and bus timetables, optimizing commercial opportunities while controlling costs and maintaining a high-performing service for customers.

You will work closely with Network Rail and planning TOCs/FOCs, manage a small team, and contribute to long-term access strategies, ensuring safety, efficiency, and minimal customer disruption.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of train planning, timetabling and crew planning.
• Experience with NR/Network Rail possession planning.
• Strong relationship-building and influencing skills across multiple units.
• Ability to lead a small team and manage deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Produce SWR timetable and bus timetables maximizing commercial opportunities while controlling costs.
• Support NR track access strategy and Annual Plans to optimise renewals with minimal disruption.
• Coordinate engineering access possessions with track access and train service implications.
• Ensure compliance with Network Rail Operations Planning requirements.
• Act as a role model for Health and Safety.
• Manage performance of three team members and ensure deadlines are met.
• Collaborate with Network Rail engineers and planning TOCs/FOCs on route planning.

Skills

Timetabling & train planning

Stakeholder management

Railway operations knowledge

Decision making

Team leadership

Education

Relevant degree or equivalent experience

Job description

South Western Railway in England is recruiting an Engineering Timetable Planner to lead the production of SWR timetable and bus timetables, optimizing commercial opportunities while controlling costs and maintaining a high-performing service for customers.

You will work closely with Network Rail and planning TOCs/FOCs, manage a small team, and contribute to long-term access strategies, ensuring safety, efficiency, and minimal customer disruption.