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

This post is critical in the development and delivery of robust SSOW plans. The role will involve close liaison with a wide range of people, within and external to Invensys Rail. These include Field Operations, Engineering and Projects staff as well as Network Rail.

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 Rail’s 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 Invensys 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 within Invensys, our delivery partners and key stakeholders.
Support / assist the Engineering Access Manager as necessary with Invensys business requirements

Essential Skills and Experience

Experience carrying out duties of COSS
Technical competence, demonstrable by Core Planner Skills Level 2 License
Thorough knowledge of the Rule Book, Group Standards and other documentation relating to Possessions, RIMINI planning and electrical isolations
Excellent working knowledge of SSOW planning tools (including Green Zone Planner, Sectional Appendix, Weekly Operating Notice, Rules of the Route, Hazard Directory etc)
Understanding of key operational roles and how they can affect engineering access (Signaller, E/S, COSS, Protection Controller etc)

Must be willing to travel and lodge away from home depot to meet the operational needs of the business
Hold full UK driving licence