Works Planner [Renewals]

Network Rail; Gravesend; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Defined benefit pension

Hybrid working arrangements

Healthcare scheme

Rail/underground season-ticket subsidy

Job summary

Network Rail High Speed Ltd. is seeking a Renewals Planner based in Singlewell. The role offers permanent employment with hybrid working arrangements and a competitive salary of £35,582–£43,400 plus outer London allowance.

You will manage the renewals work bank, plan possessions and access, and maintain planning masterplans while collaborating with stakeholders to ensure safe, on-time delivery.

Qualifications

• 2 years' experience of infrastructure works planning in an operational environment.
• Grounded in all types of planning techniques.
• Ability to undertake risk analysis.
• Good interpersonal skills for working within a matrix organization.
• Good MS Office skills, MIMS and P3e.
• Experience of works planning and scheduling within the operational railway environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Renewals work bank and coordinate with stakeholders for possessions and access.
• Populate and maintain planning masterplans and verify planning standards.
• Attend Renewals planning meetings and drive agreed actions.
• Manage one staff member and exercise supervision experience (advantageous).
• Join a planning team handling Renewals, Long-Term and Short-Term Planning.

Skills

Planning experience

Stakeholder communication

Risk analysis

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Tools

MS Office

MIMS

P3e

Job description

Who we are
Network Rail High Speed Ltd. (NRHS) is responsible for operating and maintaining the UK's only international high-speed railway (HS1) owned by London St. Pancras Highspeed.
The 109km London St. Pancras Highspeed infrastructure consists of a diverse range of railway assets such as the track, signalling, overhead line, lineside buildings, depots, viaducts and long tunnels. NRHS is also responsible for operating and maintaining three international stations; St Pancras, Stratford and Ebbsfleet International.
As a wholly owned subsidiary of Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd, NRHS is privately financed under an agreement with our client London St. Pancras Highspeed, undertaking a diverse range of activities from railway infrastructure maintenance and operations - through to station facilities management and retail on behalf of our client.

Our passengers and freight users are at the heart of everything we do. We help connect people to their friends and families and get goods to their destination safely and efficiently. We're an organisation where people matter.

Duration: permanent role which is based in Singlewell.

Band 4B - salary: £35,582 - £43,400 (dependent on experience) plus outer London allowance of £1,940

In addition to the above, we can offer you a rewarding career with excellent benefits, including:

• Generous annual leave (28 days plus statutory days) with the option to buy/sell days.
• Defined benefit pension scheme.
• 75% subsidy on rail and underground season tickets.
• Up to 75% off leisure travel.
• Interest-free travel loan for train and car park season tickets.
• Discounts at some stations with your Network Rail pass
• Flexible/hybrid working arrangements
• Volunteer leave to make a positive impact
• Healthcare scheme, GymPass discounts, cycle to work scheme - plus more

We offer generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave to support our employees during significant life moments

About the role

What does an average day look like?

No two days are exactly the same. You'll be responsible for managing the Renewals work bank, working closely with stakeholders to understand upcoming works and determine the possession, access and On-Track Machine requirements needed for safe and successful delivery.

You'll populate and maintain planning masterplans, carry out possession and worksite assurance checks against planning standards, the Sectional Appendix and Rule Book, and make sure activities are planned accurately and effectively.

You'll also attend and contribute to Renewals planning meetings, lead planning discussions where required, and ensure agreed actions and outcomes are followed through.

The role includes managing one member of staff, so previous people-management or supervisory experience would be advantageous.

A little bit about the team

You'll be joining a planning team of 11 people who work closely together to solve complex planning challenges and develop safe, practical solutions for possessions and access.

The team covers three main planning areas: Renewals, Long-Term Planning and Short-Term Planning. We encourage open discussion, collaboration and knowledge-sharing, particularly when working through complex access arrangements and competing requirements.

Who are we looking for?

We're looking for someone who is proactive, organised and confident managing multiple priorities.

You'll need to be a strong communicator, comfortable leading planning meetings, challenging constructively and driving discussions around Renewals activities. You should be confident dealing with difficult or competing situations and able to work with others to achieve a positive and practical outcome.

You'll ideally bring:

• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple workloads and prioritise against business needs.
• Confidence communicating with a range of stakeholders and leading meetings.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and decision-making.
• Experience managing projects, activities or competing workstreams.
• Previous people-management or supervisory experience is desirable.
• Railway or possession-planning knowledge is desirable, but not essential. Candidates with strong transferable project-management and planning skills are encouraged to apply.

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.

Your experience and skills

Who are we looking for?

• 2 years' experience of infrastructure works planning in an operational environment
• Grounded in all types of planning techniques
• Ability to undertake risk analysis
• Good interpersonal skills for working within a matrix organization
• Good MS Office skills, MIMS and P3e.
• Experience of works planning and scheduling within the operational railway environment