Assistant Project Planner - Network Rail

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Key Information

Job title: Assistant Project Planner

Salary: £51,905 – £54,000
Grade: Band 2 (SMD1)

Contract type: LU Reference: 4055

Contract details: Permanent Location: Endeavor Square - Hybrid

Application closing date: Thursday 7th Mayat 23:59

*Hybrid working within this role enables a balance of 50 per cent of time split between the office and home over a 4-week period. Hybrid working arrangements can evolve subject to business requirements.

*There will be a requirement for weekend and night working to support possessions and ensure works are undertaken within the planned remit and in accordance with Network Rail Rules and Procedures at least 25% of the year.

Overview of project/role

To support the Network Rail Operations Planners in the initial scoping, planning and safe delivery possessions, work sites and line blockages on Network Rail Infrastructure. You will engage closely with engineering delivery teams and departments achieving the highest levels of performance, safety and customer satisfaction in accordance with Network Rail planning standards.

Key Accountabilities

• Produce Safe Work Packs allocated by Operations Delivery Manager (Network Rail) to ensure the safe and efficient execution of engineering works on the railway network.
• Plan and Submit applications for worksite(s) as requested from clients into the possession planning system to gain access to deliver engineering works on the LU /Network Rail interfaces .
• Submit Line Blockage requests through the Green Zone to gain access to deliver engineering works on the LU /Network Rail interfaces.
• Assist the Operations Planners in the planning of possessions on Network Rail Infrastructure to ensure maximisation, optimisation access opportunities to ensure efficient running works sites within a possession.
• Support in the delivery of possessions and attend sites to ensure works undertaken within planned remit and in accordance with Network Rail Rules and Procedures.

Knowledge

• Good understanding of the possession environment (Essential).
• Good understanding of Network Rail Rules and Procedures (Essential).
• Understanding of how railway engineering works are undertaken (Essential).
• Competent to produce Safe Work Packs (Essential).
• Good understanding of LUL Rules and Procedures for Network Rail interface purposes (Desirable).

Skills

• Ability to communicate a clearly (Essential).
• Ability to make decisions (Essential).
• Ability to give clear explanations of decisions (Essential).
• Hold the competence of Safe Work Planner on Network Rail Sentinel (Essential).
• Competent to read and interpret technical drawings and Engineering diagrams (Desirable).
• Hold or have the Ability to hold other Network Rail competence such as Controller of Site Safety, Level B - DC Isolations (Desirable).

Experience

• Network Rail Possession Planning experience (Essential).
• Experience of possession scoping, planning and implementation (Essential).
• Experience of working to technical standards (Essential)
• Experience of safety arrangements when working on-track (Essential)
• Extensive railway experience coupled with a professional vocational qualification or degree level qualification (Desirable).
• Experience of planning major engineering projects (Desirable)

Equality, diversity and inclusion

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We want to represent the city we serve, which will help us become a more innovative and efficient organisation. Our goal is to make our recruitment as inclusive as possible. We are a disability confident employer who guarantee an interview to any disabled candidate who meets all of the essential criteria.

Application Process:

Think carefully about the skills, knowledge and experience in the advert and cover this in your CV. PDF format preferred and do not include any photographs or images

Benefits

In return for your commitment and expertise, you will enjoy excellent benefits and scope to grow. Rewards vary according to the level of role but mostly include the below

• Final salary pension scheme
• Free travel for you on the TfL network
• Reimbursement of 75% of the cost of a standard class Ticket for National Rail travel from home or 75% reimbursement on a 28-day flexi ticket
• 29 days annual leave plus public and bank holidays
• TfL is committed to work-life balance, operating a hybrid working approach where business and role requirements allow
• Private healthcare discounted scheme (optional)
• Tax-efficient cycle-to-work programme
• Retail, health, leisure and travel offers
• Discounted Eurostar travel
  
  

Vetting Process

• At Transport for London, safety, trust and fairness sit at the heart of how we recruit. Our Vetting Charter (https://tfl.gov.uk/corporate/careers/our-vetting-process) explains the checks we carry out before you join us, helping ensure we create a safe, inclusive and reliable network for everyone who depends on our services. We simply ask that the information you provide is honest and accurate so we can progress your application smoothly. If something doesn’t match or can’t be verified, we may not be able to move forward with your application, but we’ll always treat you with transparency, respect, and clear communication throughout.
• All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory right‑to‑work checks. Candidates must be able to demonstrate their right to work in the UK. At the present time TfL is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

We will make every effort to give you as much notice as possible, however some interviews/assessments could be organised at short notice.