Planner - Rail Division

Lanes Group Plc; Brompton; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nationwide utility services provider in Brompton is seeking a Rail Planner to manage and coordinate planning activities for safe and compliant railway operations. You will handle track possessions, lead projects for operational efficiency, and build strong relationships with managers. The ideal candidate has proven rail planning experience and excellent stakeholder management skills. This role offers benefits such as 24 days of holiday, a pension scheme, and regular training opportunities.

Benefits

24 days holidays plus bank holidays

Pension scheme and death-in-service benefit

Free car parking

Regular training opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in rail planning and possession management.
• Ability to manage complex tasks and prioritize effectively.
• Strong understanding of safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage planning and booking possessions to minimize disruption.
• Lead projects focused on operational performance and efficiency.
• Build strong relationships with delivery managers.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Project leadership

Quality assurance

Stakeholder management

Knowledge of railway operations

Job description

The Rail Planner is responsible for managing and coordinating all planning activities to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant railway operations. This role involves technical, commercial, and stakeholder engagement challenges across projects and business activities, supporting the delivery of high-quality rail infrastructure services.,

Responsibilities

• Planning and Booking Possessions/Isolations Schedule and manage track possessions and electrical isolations to minimize operational disruption and ensure compliance with safety standards.
• Attend Weekly RFLI Planning Meetings Provide updates, collaborate on upcoming works, and represent planning interests.
• Client Relationship Management Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with RFLI delivery managers to ensure alignment and smooth delivery.
• Project Leadership Lead and deliver projects focused on railway planning, operational performance, and efficiency improvements.
• Quality Assurance Review, check, and approve analysis and reports produced by the team to maintain high standards.
• Support to RFLI Manager Assist with contractual obligations, reporting, and compliance activities.
• Planning and Organising Ability to structure complex tasks, manage timelines, and prioritize effectively.
• Problem Solving Identify issues, analyse root causes, and implement practical solutions.
• Communicating and Influencing Strong interpersonal skills to convey information clearly, Proven experience in rail planning and possession management.
• Strong understanding of railway operations and safety standards.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to lead projects and deliver results under pressure.

Lanes Group plc is a leading nationwide utility services provider with over 3,500 dedicated employees. Our diverse subsidiaries drive our success across various sectors, contributing to a remarkable turnover of over £500 million. We are committed to excellence and innovation, ensuring we provide industry leading services to our clients and stakeholders. Join us to be part of a dynamic and growing team that values diversity and fosters professional growth.

Benefits

• 24 days holidays plus bank holidays
• Pension scheme and death-in-service benefit
• Free car parking
• Regular training opportunities, including our in-house City & Guilds qualifications