We are recruiting for a large company within the infrastructure sector, who are looking for an experienced Possessions Planner to work across a portfolio of planned and reactive rail infrastructure/civil engineering projects. Our client would like to interview for this position as soon as possible; with expected high interest, early applications are advised.

ROLE

A busy and fast paced business unit based in Cumbernauld, who are involved in a range of civil engineering works, both reactive and planned, are looking to add a Possessions Planner to the rail team.

Day to day responsibilities would include:

• 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.

WHATS IN IT FOR YOU

• Competitive annual salary
• Company car/ car allowance
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Pension
• Life Insurance
• Health Cash Plan

For more information or to apply contact me directly on 02392 322 321 RLeader@strideresourcing.com