Possession Planner

Possession Planner – E&P

Rail ¦ E&P

Location – Swanley, Kent

An exciting opportunity for a Rail systems / E&P Possession Planner to take responsibility for the n Track Access Planning (TAP) & Safe System of Work planning for the South region E&P project portfolio including CP7 projects.

Business Unit

A busy and fast paced Rail Systems project environment needs an E&P / Rail Systems Possession Planner & Safe System of Work (SSOW) Planner to support a variety of schemes in E&P and Rail Systems, Telecoms, Comms and Signalling across the South region, including Wales & Western CP7 E&P framework projects.

The business unit is made up of a variety of projects and frameworks specialising in M&E (mechanical & electrical), electrification, signalling, power, lighting and telecoms projects for our client in the Western, Wales and Southern (South East) regions.

The Role

As Possession Planner, you will assist in the preparation & input of integrated access submissions to allow delivery of co-ordinated project programmes to ensure the successful delivery of project deliverables. To ensure agreements & publication of project access, electrification isolation, operational & engineering requirements via Network Rail planning systems. To communicate agreed & integrated arrangements to assist with providing safest safe work plan for work delivery.

The key tasks & responsibilities of your role will include but not be limited to:

• Liaise with the project management teams on all Access planning matters.
• Work closely with the Construction Management and Estimating team to identify all available possessions to optimise working and to maintain the project programme.
• Preparation of the Master / Contract / Managing possession schedule and supporting information.
• Ensure possession, isolation & protection requests are submitted in line with Network Rail planning timescales and relevant format.
• Planning of possession/protection arrangements.
• Monitor / record / highlight any possession planning changes.
• Prepare safety critical documentation in line with railway group standards.
• Attend or arrange attendance to all possession meetings with the client.
• Identify project risks / opportunities and participate in the management process.
• Assist in the Preparation of entitlement submissions.
• Ensure that all aspects of safety are taken into consideration when planning a project.
• Maintain close relationships and Liaise with other members of the planning job family, contribute to the transfer of best practice.
• Submission of Road Closure requests.

Requirements

To excel in this role, you will have previous experience as a Possession Planner OR Access Planner in a rail minor works environment.

• PPS planning access experience
• SSOW planning qualification Core Level 2 
• PTS
• Trained and certificated as competent as Controller of Site Safety (COSS)
• Must have a good understanding of the Network Rail Rule Book and be able to interpret Sectional Appendices, Hazard Directory, and Environmental Assessments etc.
• Holder of a full British Driving License.

In return

• Competitive annual salary negotiable dependant on experience
• Company Car or Car Allowance
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (increasing with service)
• Up to 3 volunteer days
• Company contributory Pension scheme
• Life Insurance
• Westfield Health Cash Plan & Westfield Rewards
• Generous Employee referral scheme
• Support and employee infrastructure embedded in the business as a platform for personal and professional development creating pathways for unrivalled career development and progression opportunities internally.
• Consistent learning opportunities
• A safe place to work
• Employee forum’s that provide a platform for having your voice heard