Resource Planner [Works Delivery]

Network Rail; Basingstoke; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Defined benefit pension

Hybrid working

Rail season tickets discount

Interest free loans

Health and wellbeing support

Enhanced family policies

Carer’s leave

Job summary

Network Rail is seeking an organised Resource Planner [Works Delivery] to ensure the right people, equipment and resources are available to support the safe and efficient delivery of maintenance and project work across the network.

You will work closely with a wide range of colleagues and stakeholders to optimise resources, respond to changing priorities and help drive the successful delivery of work programmes, with flexible and hybrid working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of resource planning processes and systems.
• Resource coordination and optimisation skills.
• Knowledge of access and possession processes and systems.
• Good interpersonal, communication and organisational skills.
• Knowledge of maintenance delivery processes and techniques.

Responsibilities

• Arrange all necessary resources within appropriate lead times to support delivery of all work schedules and programmes.
• Arrange and coordinate the hire and transportation of road rail vehicles for the delivery unit and, where necessary, between delivery units.
• Provide resource schedules to support the development of Annual and Quarterly Plans.
• Coordinate and optimise all resources for efficient maintenance delivery.
• Manage the transportation of plant and materials to sites of work.
• Manage the effective resourcing of plan changes and emergency works.
• Manage the Engineering Train haulage process.
• Submit highways access requests to the Integrated Planning Group.
• Collate and submit accurate resource forecasts as required.

Skills

Resource planning

Resource coordination

Access and possession

Interpersonal skills

Maintenance delivery

Job description

At Network Rail, we connect people, communities and businesses across Britain, helping millions of passengers and tonnes of freight move safely, reliably and efficiently every day.

When you join Network Rail, you become part of something bigger than a job. You'll be part of a team that keeps the country moving, supports economic growth and helps build a more sustainable future. Whatever your role, your contribution matters, and the work you do will make a real difference.

We're proud to create an environment where everyone feels valued, respected and empowered to be themselves. We know that diverse perspectives make us stronger, and we're committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

We also understand that life doesn't stop when work starts. That's why we support flexible working where possible and encourage a healthy work-life balance, helping our colleagues thrive both professionally and personally.

As a Disability Confident Leader, we're dedicated to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible and inclusive. If you need any adjustments or support at any stage, we'll work with you to provide the assistance you need.

About the role

At Network Rail, we connect people, communities and businesses across Britain. We're looking for an organised and proactive Resource Planner [Works Delivery] to help ensure the right people, equipment and resources are available to support the safe and efficient delivery of maintenance and project work.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in planning and coordinating resources that keep the railway running safely and effectively. Working closely with a wide range of colleagues and stakeholders, you'll help optimise resources, respond to changing priorities and support the successful delivery of work programmes.

What you'll be doing

As a Resource Planner [Works Delivery], you will:

• Arrange all necessary resources within appropriate lead times to support delivery of all work schedules and programmes.
• Arrange and coordinate the hire and transportation of road rail vehicles for the delivery unit and, where necessary, between delivery units.
• Provide resource schedules to support the development of Annual and Quarterly Plans.
• Coordinate and optimise all resources for efficient maintenance delivery.
• Manage the transportation of plant and materials to sites of work.
• Manage the effective resourcing of plan changes and emergency works.
• Manage the Engineering Train haulage process.
• Submit highways access requests to the Integrated Planning Group.
• Collate and submit accurate resource forecasts as required.

Band 4B (£35,582-£43,400). Late applications will not be accepted.

• Generous annual leave, plus statutory days, with the option to buy or sell additional leave
• Defined benefit pension scheme, providing long term financial security
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Up to75% subsidised rail and underground season tickets
• Interest free loansfor season tickets and station car parking
• Health and wellbeing support
• Enhanced family policies
• Carer's leave, recognising caring responsibilities outside of work

Closing date: 22 September 2026 - Late applications will not be accepted. We retain the right to close the advert before the listed closing date based on application volumes.

You can visit Evenbreaks Career Hive for advice on accessibility support if you're unsure of the options available.

Depending on the role, candidates that are made a conditional offer, may be a required to undergo and pass a drugs and alcohol test. Your offer will be rescinded if you record a positive test. All positive drugs and alcohol test results will be securely held on Sentinel database and a five-year suspension from applying for a safety critical role, a role which requires PTS certification or a Key Safety role on Network Rail Managed Infrastructure will be enforced.

Network Rail adheres to pre-employment Baseline Personal Security Standard (BPSS), this is government standard for pre -employment vetting. BPSS government standard pre-employment vetting requires Network Rail to screen a potential employee's unspent criminal convictions and undertake 3-year career checks. Employment at Network Rail is subject to employees meeting the BPSS government standard pre-employment vetting.

Network Rail welcomes applications regardless of age, disability, marital status (including civil partnerships), pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, transgender status, sex (or gender), employment status, trade union affiliation, or another irrelevant factor. We will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria.

Keeping people safe on the railway is at the heart of everything we do, safe behaviour is therefore a requirement of working for Network Rail.Applicants should demonstrate their personal commitment to safety in their application.

Network Rail positively embraces flexible working recognising that employees may wish to balance work and family/home life.

Your experience and skills

What we're looking for

We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. If your skills and experience match the essential requirements below, we'd love to hear from you.

• Knowledge of resource planning processes and systems.
• Resource coordination and optimisation skills.
• Knowledge of access and possession processes and systems.
• Good interpersonal, communication and organisational skills.
• Knowledge of maintenance delivery processes and techniques.