Ssow & Possessions Planner

We have seen recent significant growth and we areproud to be a Principal Contractor and Framework Contractor to Network Rail. Working in partnership with Network Rail and alongside other major contractors, COOMBES provide a whole manner of off-track services, including vegetation management, on-track plant hire, minor civils, ecological support and fencing - all while maintaining a focus on quality, safety and efficiency.

COOMBES is a family-run SME, where we value integrity, a positive ‘can-do’ attitude and working together as one team to give our clients the best possible service. If this sounds like something you’d like to be part of, please reach out to us - we’d love to hear from you.

**About the vacancy**:
COOMBES is seeking an experienced SSOW & Possessions Planner to join our Rail team, on a full-time permanent basis. This is an exciting opportunity for a Planner experienced in line possessions, to take ownership of planning and have an impact through developing processes and structure.

Your responsibilities will include coordinating and managing line blocks/possessions, principally within NR’s Southern Region, and the planning and creation of Safe System of Work plans, in line with internal and external standards. In doing so, you will utilise your strong interpersonal and communication skills to work closely with our Project Managers and the external client to deliver a highly organised and exceptional service. You will be confident to challenge issues and take a ‘one-team’ attitude in their resolution.

You will attend and represent COOMBES at possession management meetings - as well as internal planning meetings - to coordinate, identify and ensure that all requirements have been identified and integrated. It will also be necessary to work flexibly in response to changing requirements and to be successful in delivery.

Identifying opportunities to streamline and make efficiencies in planning multiple worksites, whilst ensuring compliance with NR’s 019 standard, will support your success in this role.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £50,000.00-£55,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company car
- Company events
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Wellness programme

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

- Performance bonus
- Yearly bonus

Work Location: In person