Assistant Operations Planner - Access

About Amey

Fundamental to living our core values is having great people in our business. That's why we believe that Amey is only as great as the people we employ. We place great value on our people and the contribution they make to our business, that’s why we aim to offer a competitive benefits package to all of our employees.

Working for Amey you will receive a competitive salary and will be able to join our contributory pension scheme. In addition you will be entitled to Company sponsored life assurance and a generous holiday entitlement. You will also be invited to join Amey Choices which offers a range of flexible benefit options and offers additional benefits available throughout the year. Amey is an equal opportunities employer.

What is the purpose of this role?

Working as part of the with the Civil Examinations regional planning team to ensure the delivery of an efficient and effective provision of track access and safety critical resource to support the delivery of the CEFA project. At all times aiming for the highest standards of safety.

What will this role involve?

The core work is provision of access arrangements and supporting resources for examination of rail civil engineering assets including bridges, retaining walls, and tunnels. The role will be a mixture of working from at home and in the office. The role may involve the following;

• producing safeworks packs to Network Rail standards, booking line blockages
• Build excellent relationships with the Client & Suppliers through the planning process.
• Liaise with colleagues to ensure cost effective delivery.
• Highlight and Co-ordinate ALO planning and management
• Ensure all worksites linked to possessions are planned, booked and delivered within the correct timescales
• Work and plan to Network Rail Standard NR/L2/OHS/019 and the Rule Book
• PTS competence

What are we looking for?

Essential Skills, Qualifications and Training:

• Sentinel SSOW Planner competency

• Working towards gaining (PPS, GZAC) planning skills
• An expert in the Network Rail Standard NR/L2/OHS/019 and the Rule Book
• Experience in track access planning and safety-critical resourcing including preparation of Safe Work Packs
• Computer literate and conversant with MS Office suite
• PTS
• Driving Licence – full, valid and clean
• Eligible to work and reside in the UK

Desirable Competency

• Ideally have experience in or hold Rail safety critical competence (PTS & SWP)

What makes this role unique?

You will be part of a railway planning team with full national coverage. The team is responsible for consistently arranging track access to ensure the highest standards of safety for our teams on site examining civil engineering assets 365 days per year, facilitating safe operation of the railway. We have a strong culture of developing individuals to their full potential, providing ongoing training and development to maintain and develop skills.