Section Planner Off Track - Secondment​/Post

Section Planner [Off Track] - 6 Month Secondment / Fixed Term Post

Join Network Rail in the role of Section Planner [Off Track], a 6‑month secondment / fixed‑term position located in Motherwell, Scotland.

Network Rail keeps passengers and freight moving safely and efficiently across the country. We are committed to diversity, inclusion and flexibility. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are a Disability Confident Leader.

The Section Planner uses corporate planning processes, systems and databases to develop detailed, fully resourced and optimised work plans for approval by Section Managers. The role represents Section Managers at planning meetings, manages weekly Plan‑Do‑Review meetings, submits green zone access and isolation requests, and produces Safe System of Work plans.

• Plan and optimise all agreed work activities for the section.
• Accurately update systems, databases and records as required.
• Produce Safe System of Work plans.
• Submit green zone access and isolation requests.
• Produce draft quarterly plans.
• Manage weekly Plan‑Do‑Review meetings.
• Represent Section Managers at planning meetings.
• Collate and maintain infrastructure maintenance records.

• Work Plan production and resource optimisation skills.
• Scheduling profile in work planning/scheduling system.
• Core Planning Skills Level 2.
• Knowledge of access and possession processes and systems.
• Safe System of Work Planning process and system.
• Good interpersonal, communication and organisational skills.

• Knowledge of maintenance delivery processes and techniques.

Grade:
Band 5
Starting Salary: £27,000 to £29,500

Extended Closing date:
Midnight on Monday 19th January 2026 – late applications will not be accepted. We retain the right to close the advert before the listed closing date.

Entry level

Full‑time

Other – Rail Transportation

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