Section Planner

Section Planner – Network Rail Join to apply for the Section Planner role at Network Rail. About the Role As a Section Planner, you will plan and optimise work activities for the section, update systems and records, produce Safe System of Work plans, manage planning meetings, and support administration for the Section Manager. Your work helps minimise train delays and improves passenger journeys. Responsibilities Plan and optimise all agreed work activities for the section. Accurately update systems, databases and records. Produce Safe System of Work plans. Submit green zone access and isolation requests. Produce draft quarterly plans. Manage weekly Plan‑Do‑Review meetings. Represent Section Managers at planning meetings. Collate and maintain infrastructure maintenance records. Administration of rosters and timesheets. Support the administration of the Assessment in The Line process. Set up and maintain efficient filing systems for the Section(s), ensuring confidentiality and safety critical documentation is protected. Undertake general office administration duties for the Section Manager. Job Skills, Experience and Qualifications Essential Work Plan production and resource optimisation skills. Experience with scheduling in a 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 management. Knowledge of relevant IT systems. Ability to work on own initiative. Desirable Knowledge of the operational railway environment. Salary £31,460 + Location allowance. Location Eastleigh, GB. Closing Date 11th December 2025 (may close earlier if sufficient applications are received). Equal Opportunity – Inclusion We’re dedicated to creating an inclusive environment and we welcome applications from everyone Network Rail is a Disability Confident Leader and will adapt the process to provide reasonable adjustments for candidates with disabilities. Safety & Compliance All candidates must pass a drug and alcohol test. Positive results will lead to rescission of the application. All pre‑employment checks will be conducted securely and are a condition of employment. Benefits Benefits information is available upon request. #J-18808-Ljbffr