Possession Planner

Description:

As Possession Planner, you will assist in the preparation & input of integrated access submissions to allow delivery of co-ordinated project programmes to ensure the successful delivery of project deliverables. To ensure agreements & publication of project access, electrification isolation, operational & engineering requirements via Network Rail planning systems. To communicate agreed & integrated arrangements to assist with providing safest safe work plan for work delivery.

The key tasks & responsibilities of your role will include but not be limited to:
 

• Liaise with the project management teams on all Access planning matters.
• Work closely with the Construction Management and Estimating team to identify all available possessions to optimise working and to maintain the project programme.
• Preparation of the Master / Contract / Managing possession schedule and supporting information.
• Ensure possession, isolation & protection requests are submitted in line with Network Rail planning timescales and relevant format.
• Planning of possession/protection arrangements.
• Monitor / record / highlight any possession planning changes.
• Prepare safety critical documentation in line with railway group standards.
• Attend or arrange attendance to all possession meetings with the client.
• Identify project risks / opportunities and participate in the management process.
• Assist in the Preparation of entitlement submissions.
• Ensure that all aspects of safety are taken into consideration when planning a project.
• Maintain close relationships and Liaise with other members of the planning job family, contribute to the transfer of best practice.
• Submission of Road Closure requests.
   

Requirements

To excel in this role, you will have previous experience as a Possession Planner OR Access Planner in a rail minor works environment.
 

• PPS planning access experience
• SSOW planning qualification Core Level 2
• PTS
• Trained and certificated as competent as Controller of Site Safety [COSS]
• Must have a good understanding of the Network Rail Rule Book and be able to interpret Sectional Appendices, Hazard Directory, and Environmental Assessments etc.
• Holder of a full British Driving License.