Assistant Possession Planning Engineer

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:

Produce safe and effective Safe System of Work Plans in accordance with project timescales and industry standards. Manage resources including quality, safety, time, costs, people, materials, and tools / equipment for the task.

Assist in the delivery and co-ordination of project plan, resourcing and implementation of engineering access in accordance with project timescales and industry standards.

AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY / TASKS

Responsibility for production of project Safe System of Work Packs to time and budget

Endure the safety culture is authentic zero accident / incident

Plan safe systems of work for nominated projects with appropriate safety and performance measures applied, within required timescales

Maintain accurate and detailed records of SSOW plans.

Produce plans compliant with operational standards, rules, and procedures.

Attend site to identify risks / hazards, enabling production of robust SSOW plans

Book track access as required through Network Rails Green Zone Access process

Ensure appropriate protection staff and equipment are booked / confirmed within timescales

Ensure appropriate risk assessments are carried out prior to issue of SSOW plans

Assist in resolving track access conflicts to deliver the company plan, whilst minimising commercial risk.

Identify risks associated with work on or near the line and put in place mitigation measures.

Deliver safe and efficient engineering access, whilst maximising access opportunities

Develop effective working relationships with our delivery partners, and key stakeholders.

Support /assist the Head of Infrastructure Access as necessary with business requirements.

Maintain and hold appropriate licence for the activities carried out

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Track competences relevant to role (Safe System of Work Planner, COSS, IWA, PTS)

COMPETENCIES

Knowledge and Experience:

Minimum of 2 years railway operations experience

Good communication skills, both oral and written

Excellent IT skills (specifically MS Office)

Experience carrying out duties of a COSS

Technical competence demonstratable by appropriate SSOW planner licence

Through knowledge of the rule book, group standards and other documentation relating to Possessions, SSOW planning and electrical isolations.

railway operating rules, regulations for train signalling and group standards

Excellent working knowledge of SSOW planning tool (including Green Zone Planner, Sectional Appendix, Weekly Operating Notice, Engineering Access Statement, hazard directory and on-trac/e-pic systems)

Understanding of key operational roles and how they can affect engineering access (Signaller, SWL, E/S, COSS)

Commercial awareness and ability to identify change

Hold full UK driving licence

Specific Health, Safety and Environmental Responsibilities for this Post:

Follow the good examples set by the Head of Infrastructure Access in creating a robust Health and Safety culture within the company

Set an example by their own actions and activities

When unable to rectify or remedy unsafe situations either stop work if the risk is too high and/or report the deficiency (and involve HSQE) to the Project Manager for action

Additional Requirements / Comments:

Must be willing to travel and lodge away from Home Depot to meet operational needs of the business

Excellent attention to detail

Highly motivated with a commitment to company values