Section Planner [Track]

About Network Rail

At Network Rail, we are committed to ensuring the safe and efficient movement of passengers and freight across the country. Our people are central to our mission, contributing significantly to maintaining and improving our extensive railway network. We strive to create a diverse and inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve, prioritizing flexibility and work-life balance. As a Disability Confident Leader, we make accommodations to support candidates throughout the recruitment process.

Role Overview

This permanent, full-time role based in Stirling, Scotland, involves planning, coordinating, and optimising all approved work activities within a specific rail section to guarantee safe, efficient, and compliant operational delivery. The Section Planner is responsible for developing Safe Systems of Work, submitting green zone access and isolation requests, and preparing draft quarterly plans aligning with short- and medium-term operational goals. The role includes managing weekly Plan-Do-Review meetings and representing Section Managers during planning sessions for effective communication and stakeholder collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and optimise work activities for the rail section ensuring safety and compliance.
• Produce Safe System of Work plans and submit required access and isolation requests.
• Draft quarterly operational plans supporting network objectives.
• Coordinate and lead weekly Plan-Do-Review meetings to monitor progress and outcomes.
• Act as representative for Section Managers at various planning meetings.
• Maintain comprehensive and accurate infrastructure maintenance records and update relevant systems and databases.

Candidate Skills and Experience

Essential:

• Competence in producing work plans and optimising resource allocation.
• Experience with scheduling profiles in work planning or scheduling systems.
• Completion of Core Planning Skills Level 2 certification.
• Understanding of access and possession processes and related systems.
• Familiarity with Safe System of Work planning processes and tools.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organisational abilities.

Desirable:

• Knowledge of maintenance delivery processes and methods.

Additional Information

The role requires a commitment to safe working behaviours aligned with Network Rail's safety vision. We encourage applications from individuals seeking to make a meaningful impact on Scotland's rail infrastructure. The position offers a grade Band 5 salary of £28,000 per annum with a generous benefits package including annual leave, pension schemes, discounted leisure travel, season ticket subsidies, volunteer or carers leave, and access to a platform offering various retail and fitness discounts. Reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process are available to support candidates with disabilities.

Application deadline: Midnight on Monday 24th August 2026. Early applications are encouraged as the vacancy may close once sufficient candidates have applied.