Rail Planning Director

21 hours ago


Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom GTS International Ltd Full time

GTS International Ltd is seeking a highly experienced Rail Planning Director to lead our planning efforts across the business. This is a fantastic opportunity for a seasoned leader to shape the future of planning processes, mentor a talented team, and ensure projects are delivered efficiently and safely.

The successful candidate will have a minimum of 10 years in a senior planning role, with experience managing large teams across multiple planning disciplines within the rail sector. A comprehensive understanding of industry standards and regulatory requirements is essential, as well as advanced knowledge of planning software, procedures, and standards such as those of Network Rail and RSSB.

We estimate the salary for this role to be around £90,000 - £120,000 per annum, depending on experience. If you are a motivated and experienced professional looking to take your career to the next level, please apply with your CV and contact details.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Team Leadership & Development: Lead, mentor, and develop a team of planners across specialised planning areas.
  • Planning Oversight: Direct and integrate planning efforts across the business to ensure alignment with project timelines and budgets.
  • Compliance Oversight: Ensure all planning activities comply with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
  • Strategic Process Management: Refine and establish processes across planning disciplines to enhance efficiency, project visibility, and collaboration.
  • Risk Mitigation: Develop and implement risk management strategies for possession and isolation planning, ALO working, and lift planning.


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