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Section Planner

Network Rail

Operations Preston Croft Street, UK FULL TIME

Overview

Network Rail is seeking a Planning Administrator to optimize work activities, ensure efficient scheduling, and provide comprehensive administrative support within the West Coast Route. This role is crucial for maintaining safe and effective railway operations.
  • Plan and optimize work activities and schedules for efficiency and deliverability.
  • Produce Safe Systems of Work and manage access/isolation requests.
  • Develop draft quarterly plans and facilitate weekly Plan-Do-Review meetings.
  • Provide administrative and record-keeping support, including databases and safety-critical documentation.
  • Represent Section Managers at planning and coordination meetings.
  • Maintain accurate systems, rosters, and timesheets.

About the role

Network Rail is looking for a dedicated individual to join our team as a Planning Administrator on the West Coast Route. This role is responsible for the planning and optimization of all agreed work activities within the section, ensuring that schedules are efficient and deliverable.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Producing Safe Systems of Work.
  • Submitting green zone access and isolation requests.
  • Developing draft quarterly plans.
  • Managing weekly Plan-Do-Review meetings.
  • Representing Section Managers at planning and coordination meetings.
  • Providing comprehensive administrative and record-keeping support.
  • Maintaining accurate systems, databases, infrastructure maintenance records, rosters, and timesheets.
  • Supporting the Assessment in the Line process.
  • Setting up and maintaining efficient filing systems, with particular attention to confidentiality and safety-critical documentation.
  • Carrying out general office administration duties to support the Section Manager effectively.

This role is vital for supporting effective communication and delivery across teams and ensuring the safe operation of the railway.

Key details

Location
Preston Croft Street, UK
Salary
£30,000 / year
Posted
8 October 2026
Type
FULL TIME