Planner - Rail Division

Lanes Group Plc; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nationwide utility services provider in the UK is seeking a Rail Planner to manage planning activities for safe and efficient railway operations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in rail planning and stakeholder management, with responsibilities including scheduling track possessions, project leadership, and quality assurance. Join our dynamic team to be part of a company committed to delivering high-quality services and fostering professional growth.

Benefits

24 days holidays plus bank holidays

Pension scheme and death-in-service benefit

Free car parking

Qualifications

• Proven experience in rail planning and possession management.
• Strong understanding of railway operations and safety standards.
• Ability to structure complex tasks and manage timelines.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and manage track possessions and electrical isolations.
• Attend weekly RFLI planning meetings and provide updates.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with delivery managers.
• Lead projects focused on operational performance and efficiency.
• Review and approve analysis and reports to maintain high standards.
• Assist with contractual obligations and compliance activities.

Skills

Planning and Organising

Problem Solving

Communicating and Influencing

Rail Planning Experience

Railway Operations Knowledge

Stakeholder Management

Leadership under Pressure

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.

Qualifications & Skills

• 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.
• Rail Planning Experience – Proven experience in rail planning and possession management.
• Railway Operations Knowledge – Strong understanding of railway operations and safety standards.
• Stakeholder Management – Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Leadership under Pressure – Ability to lead projects and deliver results under pressure.

Benefits

• 24 days holidays plus bank holidays
• Pension scheme and death-in-service benefit
• Free car parking

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.