Possession Planner

Possession Planner
Sector:
Rail

Location:
Warrington, North West

Region:
North West & Central

Overview:
An exciting opportunity awaits for an experienced Possession Planner / Safe System of Work (SSOW) Planner to join a dynamic business unit involved in diverse maintenance and infrastructure projects across the North West & Central region. This role involves coordinating access planning, developing associated documentation, and ensuring safe and efficient delivery of rail and civil engineering works within a busy asset management and maintenance framework.

About the Business Unit:
The business operates within a fast-paced environment handling a wide range of infrastructure projects including bridges, embankments, stations, platforms, tunnels, structural steel works, and moving structures. They work with multiple clients and tier 1 contractors across civil engineering and rail sectors, managing both maintenance and new build projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with project management teams to develop and coordinate access planning strategies.
• Work closely with Construction Management and Estimating teams to identify possessions that optimise work windows and adhere to project timelines.
• Prepare and maintain Master, Contract, and Managing possession schedules, including supporting documentation.
• Ensure timely submission of possession, isolation, and protection requests aligned with Network Rail planning processes and standards.
• Plan and coordinate possession and protection arrangements, including safety-critical documentation in accordance with railway standards.
• Monitor and update possession planning changes, highlighting risks or issues promptly.
• Attend and/or organise meetings with clients and stakeholders regarding possession planning.
• Assist in preparing entitlement submissions and manage associated documentation.
• Identify project risks and opportunities related to access and planning, contributing to risk management strategies.
• Liaise with other planning professionals and promote best practices across teams.
• Submit requests for road closures as necessary.

Candidate Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Possession or Access Planner within a rail minor works environment.
• PPS (Possession Planning System) planning access experience.
• SSOW planning qualification at Core Level 2.
• Valid PTS (Personal Track Safety).
• Strong understanding of the Network Rail Rule Book, including interpretation of Sectional Appendices, Hazard Directory, and Environmental Assessments.
• Hold a full British driving license.

Desirable:

• Certified as a Controller of Site Safety (COSS) & Engineering Supervisor (ES)

What's on Offer:

• Competitive salary, negotiable based on experience.
• Company car or allowance.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, increasing with service.
• Up to 3 volunteer days annually.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Life insurance coverage.
• Westfield Health Cash Plan & Rewards.
• Opportunities for personal and professional development within a supportive environment.
• Dedicated employee forums and a commitment to safety and well-being.

Next Steps:
If you meet the criteria and are eager to contribute to significant rail infrastructure and maintenance projects, we encourage you to apply or contact us for further details. This role offers a rewarding career path in a leading civil and rail engineering environment, with opportunities to grow and develop within a supportive team.

The Company
Why AmcoGiffen?
You will be joining a reputable and firmly established, engineering contractor operating nationally in rail, civils and engineering markets. AmcoGiffen are renowned in the market as a specialist civil, building, mechanical and electrical renewals and maintenance business with ongoing and successful projects and frameworks across the country, you will become part of our expert outfit.

AmcoGiffen has a wealth of experience working on sensitive, live assets in highly regulated environments, we deliver exceptional peace of mind for our customers, creating and maintaining assets across a growing range of high-quality public and private sectors. These include rail, power generation, electricity distribution, flood defence, aviation, waterways and much more.

Diversity & Inclusion at AmcoGiffen
We value collective expertise, but also the spark that one person can bring. As one of us, you can be you, because your individuality is an asset to our business and the communities in which we work and represent.

We are working hard as part of the civil engineering and construction industry, to improve diversity & inclusion. Our Diversity and inclusion journey at AmcoGiffen, is constantly evolving and is designed to break down barriers and promote the principles of a diverse workforce through multiple channels. This includes delivering training, raising awareness, regular forums and sharing our engagement calendar of activities and events to encourage participation at all levels throughout our organisation.

Diversity & Inclusion is embodied throughout our SPIRIT core Business values and lies at the heart of our culture of Safety, Professionalism, Innovation, Respect, Integrity and Teamwork.

AmcoGiffen is an Equal Opportunities Employer, offering challenging, worthwhile careers to everyone and is pro-actively committed to improving our understanding year on year to foster a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees as well as for the customers and communities in which we serve and operate within. It doesn't matter to us what your age, disability, employment status, gender, health, marital status, sexual preference, membership or non-membership of a trade union, nationality, race, religion or social class are, or indeed any other personal characteristics not directly related to the relevant job. Anyone who meets the requirements of the job is eligible for employment with AmcoGiffen.

Health & Wellbeing
Operating from a people first perspective we support safety and wellbeing in the workplace as a priority. We have large number of colleagues that are trained and qualified mental health first aiders to support and listen where appropriate. We enrol all of the AmcoGiffen family onto an employee assistance programme which provides 24 hour, 7 days a week counselling and advice services.

Is AmcoGiffen your next career challenge? If so, apply now
For more information or to arrange a private and confidential discussion about AmcoGiffen career opportunities, please contact our Recruitment Team:

Recruitment Manager