Railway Section Planner: Shape Big Infrastructure Plans

Network Rail; Brighton; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 28d

Bonus scheme

Pension options

Rail subsidy

Leisure rail discount

Benefits portal

Training opportunities

Assistance program

Reserve leave

Volunteering leave

Job summary

Network Rail in Brighton (Brighton CED) is seeking a Section Planner to build detailed, resourced, and optimised work plans and keep schedules sharp using MS Office and Possession Planning System.

You will lead planning meetings, maintain safety-critical records, and support the Assessment in The Line process, with 28 days leave and a competitive benefits package.

The role requires strong organisation, IT confidence, and the ability to work independently or in a team.

Qualifications

• Work plan production and resource optimisation skills.
• Scheduling system experience.
• Core Planning Skills Level 2 (preferred).
• Access and possession process knowledge.
• Safe System of Work planning expertise.
• Strong communication skills.
• Excellent organisational ability.
• Office management experience.
• Advanced time management skills.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Confidence using IT systems.
• Initiative and drive to achieve results.

Responsibilities

• Build detailed, resourced, and optimised work plans using corporate planning tools and databases.
• Keep systems, records, and schedules sharp using MS Office and Possession Planning System.
• Create Safe Systems of Work that meet the rule book and exceed expectations.
• Submit green zone access and isolation requests like a pro.
• Draft quarterly plans that make managers smile.
• Lead weekly Plan-Do-Review meetings with confidence.
• Represent Section Managers at planning meetings - your voice matters.
• Keep infrastructure maintenance records clean and compliant.
• Support the Assessment in The Line process.
• Set up slick, secure filing systems - especially for safety-critical documents.
• Be the administrative backbone for your Section Manager - multitasking skills required.

Skills

Work plan production

Resource optimisation

Scheduling systems

Communication skills

Time management

Organisation

Office management

IT systems confidence

Teamwork

Initiative

Education

Core Planning Skills Level 2

Tools

Possession Planning System

MS Office

Job description

Network Rail in Brighton (Brighton CED) is seeking a Section Planner to build detailed, resourced, and optimised work plans and keep schedules sharp using MS Office and Possession Planning System.

You will lead planning meetings, maintain safety-critical records, and support the Assessment in The Line process, with 28 days leave and a competitive benefits package.

The role requires strong organisation, IT confidence, and the ability to work independently or in a team.