Railway Planning Assistant – Infrastructure Maintenance

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

Benefits offered by this job

28-day annual leave

Pension schemes

Travel discounts

Private Healthcare

Volunteer or carers leave

Rail travel subsidies

Gym Pass

Benefits platform

Job summary

Network Rail is seeking a Planning Assistant to support the Delivery Unit Planning team in coordinating access, resources and possessions, ensuring maintenance activities are planned safely and efficiently.

Based at Bletchley, this hybrid role involves working with internal and external stakeholders to deliver a reliable railway for passengers and freight, handling faults, schedule changes and reporting while staying calm under pressure.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of access planning processes and systems.
• Knowledge of relevant standards and procedures.
• Knowledge of the 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 & procedures

Railway environment

Geography knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Network Rail is seeking a Planning Assistant to support the Delivery Unit Planning team in coordinating access, resources and possessions, ensuring maintenance activities are planned safely and efficiently.

Based at Bletchley, this hybrid role involves working with internal and external stakeholders to deliver a reliable railway for passengers and freight, handling faults, schedule changes and reporting while staying calm under pressure.