Section Planner

Network Rail; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days leave

Pension schemes

Rail travel discount

Volunteer or carers leave

Rail and Underground travel subsidy

Gym access

National/local retailer discounts

Job summary

Network Rail in the United Kingdom is seeking a Section Planner to develop and optimise work plans for railway sections, coordinating access and producing Safe System of Work plans. You will lead planning meetings, ensure records are accurate and support safe, timely maintenance delivery across the network.

You will bring strong planning and scheduling skills, the ability to build cross-team relationships, and a sharp focus on detail to support safe railway operations.

Qualifications

• Strong planning and scheduling abilities.
• Organised, detail-oriented with good problem-solving.
• Ability to build relationships across teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimise section work plans.
• Coordinate access to the railway and produce Safe System of Work plans.
• Manage planning meetings and maintain accurate records.
• Submit planning documentation and support weekly planning cycles.
• Coordinate resource utilisation and planning communications.

Skills

Planning & scheduling

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Access & possession knowledge

Tools

Planning software

Safe System of Work tools

Job description

Join Network Rail ! Where People and Connections Matter

At Network Rail, we're dedicated to keeping passengers and freight moving safely and efficiently across the country. When you join us, you're not just part of a team- you're part of something that matters to millions. We believe that our people are at the heart of what we do, and every role plays a vital part in building a better, more connected railway.

We're committed to creating a diverse, inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. To discover more about our ED&I commitments click here . We value flexibility and understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance. As a Disability Confident Leader, we'll do everything we can to accommodate any needs throughout the recruitment process.

Safe behaviour is a requirement of working for Network Rail. Applicants should be able to demonstrate their awareness of our safety vision .

What You'll Do: As a Section Planner, you'll play a vital role in keeping the railway running safely and efficiently. Working closely with colleagues across the business, you'll develop and optimise work plans, coordinate access to the railway, produce safe work plans, manage planning meetings and ensure records and systems are kept accurate, helping maintenance activities be delivered safely, efficiently and on time.

What You'll Bring: We're looking for someone who enjoys bringing people, plans and resources together to get things done. You'll be an organised problem-solver with strong planning and scheduling skills, excellent attention to detail and the confidence to build effective relationships across teams. Experience of work planning systems, Safe System of Work planning, access and possession processes, and maintaining accurate records will help you succeed in a role where your work directly supports the safe and reliable operation of the railway.

What's in it For You (Benefits & Salary)

Here are a few of the benefits we offer:

• 28-day annual leave with the option to buy and sell days
• Choice of pension schemes
• 75% discount of leisure travel for you and your family
• 5 days paid volunteer or carers leave
• Up to 75% subsidised Rail and Underground travel
• Gym Pass -access to gyms across UK
• My Benefits platform- giving national and local retail discount
  

This vacancy is Band 5, Salary- £30,119

Our aim is to ensure your candidate experience is as positive as possible. If you require reasonable adjustments at any point, simply let us know-we'll do our best to assist you.

Your experience and skills

Key Accountabilities-

• 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.
• Work Plan production and resource optimisation skills - able to develop efficient, practical plans that maximise available resources.
• A scheduling profile in a work planning/scheduling system and experience of using planning tools to manage and coordinate work activities.
• Knowledge of access and possession processes and systems, with an understanding of how work is safely planned and delivered on the railway.
• Knowledge of the Safe System of Work Planning Process and System, ensuring work can be planned and delivered safely and compliantly.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and organisational skills, with the ability to build effective relationships and manage competing priorities.

Knowledge of maintenance delivery processes and techniques.