Rail Section Planner & Operations Coordinator

Network Rail; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave entitlement

Choice of pension schemes

Discounted leisure train travel foryou

75% subsidy on Rail and Underground

5 days paid volunteer or carers leave

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Job summary

Network Rail in Glasgow seeks a planning professional to coordinate and optimise all section work activities, produce Safe System of Work plans, and manage weekly planning meetings. You will ensure safe, compliant delivery and maintain infrastructure documentation, supporting informed decisions and continuous improvement across the section.

The role requires strong planning, records management, and effective communication with stakeholders, contributing to an inclusive, safety-driven environment

Qualifications

• Work Plan production and resource optimisation skills
• Core Planning Skills Level 2
• Knowledge of access and possession processes and systems
• Safe System of Work Planning Process and System
• Good interpersonal, communicationand organisational skills
• Knowledge of maintenance delivery processes and techniques

Responsibilities

• Plan and optimise all agreed work activities for the section.
• Accurately update systems, databases and records as required.
• Produce Safe System of Work plans.
• Submit green zone access and isolation requests.
• Manage weekly Plan-Do-Review meetings.
• Represent Section Managers at planning meetings.
• Collate and maintain infrastructure maintenance records.

Skills

Work planning

Resource optimisation

Stakeholder engagement

Interpersonal skills

Education

Core Planning Skills Level 2

Tools

Safe System of Work Planning Process and System

Knowledge of maintenance delivery processes

Knowledge of access and possession processes

Job description

Network Rail in Glasgow seeks a planning professional to coordinate and optimise all section work activities, produce Safe System of Work plans, and manage weekly planning meetings. You will ensure safe, compliant delivery and maintain infrastructure documentation, supporting informed decisions and continuous improvement across the section.

The role requires strong planning, records management, and effective communication with stakeholders, contributing to an inclusive, safety-driven environment