Track Access Planner

Advance TRS; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company in Greater London is seeking a Track Access Planner to develop and integrate a safe Route Engineering Access Plan. The ideal candidate must have proven experience with Ellipse and a valid SSOWP Planner competency. Responsibilities include resolving access conflicts, coordinating Maintenance teams, managing the change process, and fostering strong relationships with stakeholders. This role promotes a proactive culture of compliance and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Proven Ellipse experience.
• Valid SSOWP Planner competency.

Responsibilities

• Lead role in resolving access conflicts through proactive engagement.
• Coordinate Maintenance teams for an optimised engineering access plan.
• Control the late change process ensuring compliance and safety.
• Develop relationships with stakeholders to enhance team performance.
• Ensure compliance and promote a continuous improvement culture.

Skills

Ellipse experience

Stakeholder engagement

Coaching and mentoring

Job description

Track Access Planner

Track Access Planner will lead the development and integration of a safe, efficient and robust Route Engineering Access Plan, supporting the delivery of Route Maintenance Plans. The role requires proven Ellipse experience and a valid SSOWP Planner competency.

Key Responsibilities

• The post holder will take a lead role in resolving access conflicts through proactive industry engagement and consultation, ensuring all access, isolations and protected path requests are safely and effectively integrated into the Route Access Plan in accordance with all relevant standards.
• Coordinating Maintenance teams to resolve access challenges, delivering a safe, optimised and performance‑focused engineering access plan, and safeguarding overall Route safety and operational performance.
• Lead and control the late change process, ensuring all changes are delivered safely, compliantly and within agreed authority, escalating where required. Make prioritisation decisions to optimise access opportunities and deliver financial efficiencies, including consideration of Schedule 4 and 8 impacts, making informed recommendations on delivery options.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, acting as a role model through coaching and mentoring to enhance team capability and performance.
• Ensure compliance through effective use of competency assessment systems, maintaining a competent planning team while promoting a proactive continuous improvement culture, sharing knowledge and best practice across the industry.

Key Qualifications

• Proven Ellipse experience.
• Valid SSOWP Planner competency.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.