Lead Possession Planner

Amcogiffen; Cumbernauld; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Car allowance

25 days holiday

Additional leave

Pension scheme

Life insurance

Health cash plan

Leadership development

Inclusive culture

Career progression

Employee forums

Job summary

Amcogiffen is seeking a Lead Possession Planner to head the Scotland Track Access Team, ensuring safe and efficient access planning to support project delivery. You will coordinate a dedicated team of planners and work with project, construction and estimating teams across a range of rail infrastructure programmes.

You will bring proven leadership in possession or access planning within rail, along with PPS access planning experience and a valid SSOW qualification.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading a team of planners.
• Extensive access/possession planning in rail environments.
• PPS access planning experience is essential.
• SSOW planning qualification (Core Level 2) required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the day-to-day Track Access Planning team in Scotland.
• Collaborate with project, construction and estimating teams on access planning.
• Identify and optimise possessions to support programme delivery.
• Develop and manage possession schedules to meet Network Rail standards.
• Prepare safety-critical documentation and attend possession meetings.

Skills

Team leadership

Access planning

Rail PPS experience

SSOW planning

Education

SSOW Planning qualification (Core Level 2)

Job description

Lead Possession Planner

Sector: Rail / Civil Engineering - Projects & Asset Maintenance
Location: Cumbernauld, Scotland

About the Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Lead Possession Planner to play a key role in delivering a diverse portfolio of capital and asset management projects. In this role, you will take ownership of access planning, lead a dedicated team of planners, and ensure the safe and efficient coordination of all associated documentation.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic regional team working on high-profile infrastructure programmes across Scotland.

What We Offer

We believe in supporting our people to thrive both professionally and personally. In return, you can expect:

• Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
• Company car or car allowance
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays (increasing with service)
• Option to purchase additional leave
• Company contributory pension scheme
• Life insurance and health cash plan
• Structured development programmes and leadership pathways including women in leadership programmes.
• A culture that encourages inclusion, wellbeing and collaboration
• Opportunities to grow your career with clear progression routes
• Employee forums to ensure every voice is heard

About the Business Unit

You will be joining a fast-paced and collaborative environment delivering multidisciplinary civil engineering projects for a broad range of clients, including Local Authorities, Network Rail, and environmental organisations.

Our work spans a wide variety of infrastructure projects, including:

• Rail infrastructure
• Highways and roads
• Bridges (under, over and footbridges)
• Tunnels
• Flood alleviation and repair works
• Earthworks and embankments
• Rail platforms and station infrastructure

The Role

As Lead Possession Planner, you will lead the Scotland Track Access Team (TAP) and play a central role in ensuring access planning supports project delivery safely and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the day-to-day activities of the Track Access Planning team
• Collaborate with project, construction, and estimating teams on all access planning matters
• Identify and optimise available possessions to support programme delivery
• Develop and manage master, contract, and detailed possession schedules
• Ensure possession, isolation, and protection requests are submitted in line with Network Rail standards and timescales
• Plan possession and protection arrangements
• Monitor, track, and communicate any changes to possession plans
• Prepare safety-critical documentation in accordance with railway standards
• Represent the organisation at possession meetings or arrange appropriate attendance
• Identify risks and opportunities, contributing to effective project management
• Support entitlement submissions where required
• Embed safety into all planning activities
• Maintain strong working relationships across planning teams and share best practice
• Submit road closure requests where necessary

About You

You will bring proven experience in possession or access planning within a rail environment, along with the confidence to lead a team and collaborate across disciplines.

Essential Requirements

• Experience as an Lead Possession Planner or Access Planner
• Proven team leadership or supervisory experience
• PPS access planning experience
• SSOW Planning qualification (Core Level 2)
• Valid PTS certification
• Competence as a Controller of Site Safety (COSS)
• Strong understanding of the Network Rail Rule Book
• Ability to interpret Sectional Appendices, Hazard Directory, and environmental documentation
• Full UK driving licence

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you are looking for a leadership role where your expertise in access planning will do a real difference to major infrastructure delivery, we would love to hear from you.