Section Planner & Administrator - Eastleigh Railworks

Network Rail; Eastleigh; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual leave + bank holidays

Bonus scheme to reward your impact

Pension options to suit your future

75% rail season ticket subsidy (incl.

Access to 'my benefits' - discounted

Training and development opportunities

Employee assistance programme

2 weeks paid reserve leave (armed forс

Rail season ticket subsidy (including

Discounted online shopping

Job summary

Network Rail in the Eastleigh area is seeking a Section Planner, Administrator for Works Delivery. You will build detailed work plans, manage resources, and coordinate weekly Plan-Do-Review meetings to keep schemes on track across the Southern region.

The role combines admin backbone support to the Section Manager with the delivery of compliant planning artefacts and safe working procedures. A proactive, data-driven mindset and solid IT skills are essential.

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.
• Excellent organisational ability.
• 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

Core Planning Skills Level 2

Access and possession process

Safe System of Work planning

Organisational ability

Time management

Independent and team work

Confidence with IT systems

Initiative and drive

Railway environment knowledge

Education

Core Planning Skills Level 2

Tools

MS Office

Possession Planning System

Job description

Network Rail in the Eastleigh area is seeking a Section Planner, Administrator for Works Delivery. You will build detailed work plans, manage resources, and coordinate weekly Plan-Do-Review meetings to keep schemes on track across the Southern region.

The role combines admin backbone support to the Section Manager with the delivery of compliant planning artefacts and safe working procedures. A proactive, data-driven mindset and solid IT skills are essential.