Section Planner, Administrator - Works Delivery Eastleigh

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

Section Planner, Administrator - Works Delivery Eastleigh

IRC2370351

Who We Are

Covering Wessex, Sussex, and Kent, the Southern Region is one of the busiest and most dynamic parts of the railway. Our teams keep some of the UK's most vital passenger and freight routes moving every single day. This is a place where collaboration, innovation, and resilience are key-and where your contribution will directly impact millions of journeys. We are entering an exciting new chapter as we integrate with train operating companies under one national leadership, creating even greater opportunities to shape the future of rail. From supporting major modernisation programmes to improving performance for local communities and enhancing safety across complex operational environments, Southern offers a fast-paced, rewarding environment to grow your career and make a real difference.

This is an exciting time to be part of the Southern Region Works Delivery Team, as we take on major infrastructure improvements in the years ahead.

Control Period 7 (CP7) brought about the opportunity to deliver capital works in new ways. Network Rail has taken the opportunity to build upon the lessons of other major programmes and portfolios to drive greater value and efficiency into project delivery and created the Southern Renewals Enterprise.

Works Delivery is one of the five partners in this Enterprise with a workbank of £1.3bn this Control Period, delivering schemes acrossTrack, Signalling, Telecommunications, Electrification & Plant, Buildings and Civils. So, come and join us and have the opportunity to develop in a multidisciplinary organisation that delivers 400+ projects a year, providing you with the ability to develop and grow your career.

You'll be playing a key role inensuring we have a safe, efficient, and reliable railway for both passenger and freight services across the Southern Region.

SECTION PLANNER

Salary: £34,000 (starting, this will depend on competencies held) + Location Allowance
Location: Eastleigh

About the role

Planning with Purpose. Powered by People.

Ready to Plan Big?

We're looking for a Section Planner who's not just great with systems and schedules - but someone who brings energy, innovation, and inclusion to everything they do. If you love turning data into action, creating plans that actually work, and being the glue that holds a team together - this is your moment.

What You'll Be Owning

• 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.

Your experience and skills

What You're Bringing

• 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

Bonus Points:

• Knowledge of the operational railway environment

Perks That Pack a Punch

• 28 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Bonus scheme to reward your impact
• Pension options to suit your future
• 75% rail season ticket subsidy (including the Tube)
• Access to 'my benefits' - discounted online shopping
• Training and development opportunities
• Employee assistance programme
• 2 weeks paid reserve leave (armed forces community)

We're All About Inclusion

We believe diversity drives innovation. Whoever you are, however you identify, wherever you're from - if you've got the skills and the spark, we want you on our team. No suits required. Just bring your authentic self.

About your application

Network Rail is a Disability 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. You can visit Evenbreak's Career Hive for advice on accessibility support if you're unsure of the options available. Should you require any reasonable adjustments/modifications, please add a note to your application.

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. You should demonstrate your personal dedication to safety on your application.

Drugs and Alcohol Standard:

All prospective candidates will be required to undergo and pass a drugs and alcohol test. Your application will be rescinded if you record a positive test. All positive drugs and alcohol test results for prospective candidates will be securely held on Sentinel database and a 5 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

Let's Make Planning Exciting Again