Hybrid Planning Assistant – Infrastructure Maintenance

Network Rail; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28-day annual leave (buy/sell days)

Pension schemes

Up to 75% rail travel discount

5 days volunteer or carers leave

75% subsidised rail and Underground

Gym Pass

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Job summary

Network Rail is seeking a Planning Assistant to support the Delivery Unit Planning team in coordinating access, resources, and possessions. You will work with a range of stakeholders to deliver a reliable railway for passengers and freight.

The role involves responding to faults and unplanned work, maintaining planning systems, and producing reports. Hybrid work is expected, with 60% in-network rail locations and 3 days on-site for full-time roles.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Support the Delivery Unit Planning team with day-to-day planning activities.
• Assist in producing possession plans and resource schedules.
• Process access and resource planning requests in line with agreed procedures.
• Maintain accurate planning systems, records and documentation.
• Coordinate and optimise resources to support efficient maintenance delivery.
• Provide support for plan changes and emergency works.
• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Prepare reports and planning information as required.

Skills

Access planning

Standards knowledge

Railway environment

Geography knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Job description

Network Rail is seeking a Planning Assistant to support the Delivery Unit Planning team in coordinating access, resources, and possessions. You will work with a range of stakeholders to deliver a reliable railway for passengers and freight.

The role involves responding to faults and unplanned work, maintaining planning systems, and producing reports. Hybrid work is expected, with 60% in-network rail locations and 3 days on-site for full-time roles.