Section Planner, Administrator [Signalling]

Network Rail

Glasgow

On-site

GBP 28,000 - 40,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave entitlement

Pension schemes

Discounted leisure train travel foryou

Rail and Underground season ticket sub

Volunteer or carers leave

Benefits platform with discounts

Job summary

Network Rail is looking for a Section Planner, Administrator (Signalling) to develop detailed, fully resourced work plans and provide essential administrative support to the line manager and teams.

The role focuses on planning and optimising all agreed activities, creating Safe Systems of Work, and managing rosters and timesheets while maintaining high standards of confidentiality and safety-critical documentation.

Qualifications

Plan and optimise all agreed work activities for the section.
Maintain accurate systems, databases and records for reporting.
Produce Safe System of Work plans and access/possession requests.
Manage rosters and timesheets and support office admin tasks.
Represent Section Managers at planning meetings and coordinate with teams.
Demonstrate good organisation, confidentiality and safety awareness.
Proficient use of IT systems and relevant rail/administrative tools.
Ability to work on own initiative and within strict processes.

Responsibilities

Develop detailed, fully resourced work plans for approval.
Provide administrative support to the line manager and team.
Maintain filing systems and keep records for safety-critical docs.
Support Assessment in The Line process and weekly planning meetings.
Set up efficient filing and confidential documentation practices.
Coordinate with multiple sections to ensure deliverable schedules.

Skills

Plan production

Resource optimisation

Safe System of Work

Interpersonal skills

IT systems knowledge

Clerical/office management

Initiative

Railway environment knowledge

Education

Core Planning Skills Level 2

Tools

Core Planning Skills Level 2

Job description

Section Planner, Administrator [Signalling]

IRC2363449

Who We Are

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

If you're ready to make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you!

Scotland's Railway is part of this large family and it covers a large geographical area from the Borders to Thurso at the far tip of the North East of Scotland, accounting for almost 20 per cent of the UK rail network. We provide rapid access along busy commuter routes to our seven cities, servicing the varied needs of our business and leisure commuter services, including cross border services and rural services. We have up to 50 freight services operating every day and we are steadily building capacity for this to grow. Our ambition to be responsive to passengers and freight users, drives us every day and we're empowered to do the right thing for those who use the rail network. We actively challenge unsafe practices and take responsibility for addressing risks, resolving issues and protecting safety and wellbeing.

About the role

This is a Full-Time/ Permanentposition.

The Section Planner, Administrator undertakes the development of detailed, fully resourced and optimised work plans for approval. They also provide an accurate and effective administrative support to the line manager and their team.

The role is responsible for planning and optimising all agreed work activities within the section, ensuring schedules are efficient and deliverable. This includes producing Safe Systems of Work, submitting green zone access and isolation requests, developing draft quarterly plans, and managing weekly Plan¿Do¿Review meetings. The post holder will also represent Section Managers at planning and coordination meetings, supporting effective communication and delivery across teams.

In addition, the role provides comprehensive administrative and record¿keeping support. Key responsibilities include maintaining accurate systems, databases, infrastructure maintenance records, rosters and timesheets, as well as supporting the Assessment in the Line process. The post holder will set up and maintain efficient filing systems, with particular attention to confidentiality and safety¿critical documentation, and carry out general office administration duties to support the Section Manager effectively.

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.
Administration of rosters and timesheets.
Support the administration of the Assessment in The Line process.
Set up and maintain efficient filing systems for the Section(s) paying particular attention to confidentiality where necessary and also those documents deemed to be safety critical.
Undertake general office administration duties for the Section Manager using a range of knowledge and skills to provide effective support.

We're dedicated to creating an inclusive environment and we welcome applications from everyone! 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.

Network Rail is aDisability Confident Leader and we'll try our best to adapt the process and offer a reasonable alternative to help support people with disabilities access, apply and interview for roles.

Closing date: Midnight on Friday 28th August2026- late applications will not be accepted.

Here are a few of the benefits we offer:

Generous annual leave entitlement
Choice of pension schemes
Discounted leisure train travel for you and your family
75% subsidy on Rail and Underground season tickets
5 days paid volunteer or carers leave
My Benefits platform - giving national and local discounts on retailers, gym membership and more

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.