Section Planner, Administrator [Works Delivery]

Network Rail; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave entitlement

Pension schemes

Rail travel discounts for you and your

family

Rail and Underground season ticket 75%

Volunteer or carers leave

My Benefits platform

Job summary

Network Rail in the United Kingdom is seeking a Section Planner, Administrator (Works Delivery) to plan and optimise all agreed work activities within the section. This role includes producing Safe Systems of Work, coordinating access requests, developing quarterly plans, and supporting weekly Plan–Do–Review meetings, while providing comprehensive administrative support and maintaining systems and records.

The position offers responsibility for confidentiality of safety-critical documentation,

Qualifications

• Work Plan production and resource optimisation skills.
• Core Planning Skills Level 2.
• Knowledge of access and possession processes and systems.
• Safe System of Work Planning Process and System.
• Good interpersonal, communication and organisational skills.
• Experience of clerical support and office management.
• Knowledge of relevant IT systems.
• Ability to work on own initiative.
• Knowledge of operational railway environment.

Responsibilities

• Plan and optimise work activities to ensure efficient, deliverable schedules.
• Produce Safe Systems of Work, manage green zone access and isolation requests.
• Develop draft quarterly plans and manage weekly Plan–Do–Review meetings.
• Represent Section Managers at planning and coordination meetings.
• Provide administrative and record-keeping support; maintain filing systems.
• Maintain confidentiality and safety-critical documentation; support the Section Manager.
• Carry out general office administration to support delivery.

Skills

Work Plan production

Resource optimisation

Core Planning Skills

Access and possession processes

Safe System of Work Planning

Interpersonal skills

Office management

IT systems knowledge

Operational railway knowledge

Job description

Section Planner, Administrator [Works Delivery]

IRC2371623

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. Click here to learn more.

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 .

About the role

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.

Salary - £31,500 - £35,500 per annum

Grade -Band 5 (Role Clarity Contract)

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.

We positively embrace flexible working recognising that employees may wish to balance work and family/home life.
In Wales and Western region, you will have the opportunity to join PROUD, our reward and recognition scheme where you can say thanks and recognise colleagues across the region who have demonstrated outstanding values and behaviours.
At Network Rail we promote a diverse and inclusive organisation. We are working in conjunction with the Cultural Fusion team to support black, Asian and minority ethnic colleagues. If you would like support with your application or interview please contact Wales&[e-mail]

Your experience and skills

• Work Plan production and resource optimisation skills
• Core Planning Skills Level 2
• Knowledge of access and possession processes and systems
• Safe System of Work Planning Process and System
• Good interpersonal, communication and organisational skills
• Experience of clerical support and office management
• Knowledge of relevant IT systems
• Ability to work on own initiative
• Knowledge of operational railway environment