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Brief Description

Using corporate planning processes, systems and databases, undertake the development of detailed, fully resourced and optimised work plans for approval by Section Managers.

About the role (External)

Key Accountabilities:

1. Plan and optimise all agreed work activities for the section.

2. Accurately update systems, databases and records as required.

3. Produce Safe System of Work plans.

4. Submit green zone access and isolation requests.

5. Produce draft quarterly plans.

6. Manage weekly Plan-Do-Review meetings.

7. Represent Section Managers at planning meetings.

8. Collate and maintain infrastructure maintenance records.

Job Skills, Experience and Qualifications:

Essential

• Work Plan production and resource optimisation skills

• Scheduling profile in 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

Desirable

• Knowledge of maintenance delivery processes and techniques

How to apply (External)

Band 5 - Salary Circa £24,479 (plus Inner London Allowance of £3,270)

Closing date: 13/02/2026. Late applications will not be accepted.

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We positively embrace flexible working recognising that employees may wish to balance work and family/home life.

Network Rail operates, maintains and develops Britain's railway infrastructure managing 20,000 miles of track, 30,000 bridges, tunnels and viaducts and thousands of signals, level crossings and stations.