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.

- 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**:
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, and waterways.

AmcoGiffen is an Equal Opportunities Employer and we offer challenging and worthwhile careers to everyone. 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.