Planning Assistant (Access)

The Planning Assistant (Access) assists and supports in the optimisation and integration of access into the Route engineering access plan. They work cross-functionally, liaising with all work requesters, customers and stakeholders to build and optimise the engineering access plan through worksite integration., 1. Support the Planning Team to deliver all activities associated with planning for possessions, worksites, line blockages, TSR’s, On Track Machines and Engineering Trains in accordance with all relevant standards.

2. Process and support Route access requirements and successfully integrate within the engineering access plan.

3. Attendance, and when required co-chairing possession planning meetings including producing, checking, validating publications and updates as necessary.

4. Assist and support with the creation of materials and documentation to aid the operational delivery of the engineering access plan.

5. Engage with Route wide stakeholders and customers and support with the coordination of their access requirements.

6. Assist and support with the identification and implementation of quality and efficiency improvements.

· Able to work under pressure.

· Able to prioritise and organise workload to ensure that deadlines are met.

· Able to demonstrate the ability to organise effectively.

· Displays a good attention to detail.

· Displays good communication skills and a customer focussed approach within a team or as an individual.

· Willing to learn to document all aspects of Access Planning requirements.

· Good understanding of IT and operating of systems.

Desirable

· Knowledge of relevant railway geography and network capability.

· Knowledge of relevant train services and network capacity.

· Knowledge of relevant planning systems.

At Network Rail, we're dedicated to keeping passengers and freight moving safely and efficiently across the country. When you join us, you're not just part of a team - you're part of something that matters to millions. We believe that our people are at the heart of what we do, and every role plays a vital part in building a better, more connected railway., Scotland's Railway is part of this large family and it covers a large geographical area from the Borders to Thurso at the far tip of the North East of Scotland, accounting for almost 20 per cent of the UK rail network. We provide rapid access along busy commuter routes to our seven cities, servicing the varied needs of our business and leisure commuter services, including cross border services and rural services. We have up to 50 freight services operating every day and we are steadily building capacity for this to grow. Our ambition to be responsive to passengers and freight users, drives us every day and we're empowered to do the right thing for those who use the rail network. We actively challenge unsafe practices and take responsibility for addressing risks, resolving issues and protecting safety and wellbeing.