Section Planner [Track]

Network Rail; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave entitlement

Pension schemes

Travel discounts for rail travel

Season ticket subsidy

Volunteer or carers leave

Benefits platform

Job summary

Network Rail in Ipswich is seeking a Planner to optimise work activities, produce Safe Systems of Work, and support planning and coordination across teams. You will manage plans, rosters, and records while ensuring confidentiality and safety-critical documentation.

The role includes admin duties, data entry, and ensuring efficient office processes to back the Section Manager. Salary £34-£35,000 DOE with pension and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Work Plan production and resource optimisation skills.
• Scheduling profile in work planning/scheduling system.
• 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.
• Excellent time manager.
• Knowledge of relevant IT systems.
• Ability to work on own initiative.
• Knowledge of operational railway environment.

Responsibilities

• Plan and optimise all agreed work activities within the section, ensuring schedules are efficient and deliverable.
• Produce Safe Systems of Work, submit 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, supporting effective communication and delivery across teams.
• Provide administrative and record-keeping support, maintain accurate systems, databases, infrastructure maintenance records, rosters and timesheets, and support the Assessment in the Line process.
• Set up and maintain efficient filing systems, with attention to confidentiality and safety-critical documentation, and carry out general office administration duties to support the Section Manager.

Skills

Work plan production

Resource optimisation

Scheduling in planning system

Core Planning Level 2

Access/possession knowledge

Safe System of Work planning

Interpersonal skills

Office management

Time management

IT systems knowledge

Job description

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. 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 - £34-£35,000 DOE

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.

For help with the recruitment process, please contact [e-mail]

PLEASE NOTE - all offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks: Click here for more information.

Essential

• Work Plan production and resource optimisation skills
• Scheduling profile in work planning/scheduling system
• 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
• Excellent time manager
• Knowledge of relevant IT systems
• Ability to work on own initiative

Desirable

• Knowledge of operational railway environment