Who We Are
Join the Southern Region - where your work truly matters.
Covering Wessex, Sussex, and Kent, the Southern Region is one of the busiest and most dynamic parts of the railway. Our teams keep some of the UK's most vital passenger and freight routes moving every single day. This is a place where collaboration, innovation, and resilience are key-and where your contribution will directly impact millions of journeys. We are entering an exciting new chapter as we integrate with train operating companies under one national leadership, creating even greater opportunities to shape the future of rail. From supporting major modernisation programmes to improving performance for local communities and enhancing safety across complex operational environments, Southern offers a fast-paced, rewarding environment to grow your career and make a real difference.
Work Plan Co-ordinator
Location: Orpington DU
Salary: Starting from £35582.00
Hours: 35 hour per week
About The Role
Plan Smart. Coordinate Better. Keep Everything Moving.
If you're someone who thrives on organisation, problem-solving, and making things run smoothly, this is your moment. As a Work Plan Co-ordinator, you'll be right at the centre of delivery — bringing people, resources, and plans together to make sure work happens safely, efficiently, and on time.
This is where strategy meets delivery. Where planning turns into performance. And where your coordination keeps everything on track.
What You'll Do
* Build and manage annual and quarterly work plans that make the best use of labour, plant, tools, materials, and access
* Line up the right resources at the right time — nothing wasted, nothing missed
* Identify and secure critical access and possession requirements to keep work moving
* Keep a close eye on performance — tracking efficiency, productivity, and cost
* Analyse delivery against plan, spotting trends, gaps, and opportunities to improve
* Call out issues early and help shape smarter solutions
* Work closely with delivery teams to ensure plans are practical, achievable, and aligned
* Keep everything organised, coordinated, and running like clockwork
Your Experience And Skills
What You Bring
You're organised, switched-on, and always one step ahead.
* Strong experience in work planning, coordination, and resource optimisation
* Solid understanding of access and possession planning processes and systems
* Sharp analytical skills — you can turn data into insight and action
* Great communication skills — you know how to keep people aligned and informed
* Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
Bonus Points If You Have
* Knowledge of maintenance delivery processes and techniques
* Experience working in infrastructure, rail, or a safety-critical environment
* A natural eye for spotting inefficiencies and improving how things are done
Why This Role Stands Out
This isn't just planning—it's impact.
You play a key role in how work gets delivered, how resources are used, and how efficiently the team performs. When plans run smoothly, it's because of you.
If you enjoy bringing order to complexity, making things work better, and being the person who keeps everything aligned, this role has your name on it.
Perks That Pack a Punch
We offer excellent benefits, including:
* Generous annual leave (28 days plus statutory days), with the option to buy/sell days.
* Defined benefit pension scheme.
* 75% subsidy on rail and underground season tickets.
* Up to 75% off leisure travel.
* Flexible/hybrid working arrangements.
* Volunteer leave to make a positive impact.
* Carer's leave to support those who matter.
* Healthcare Scheme, GymPass discounts, Cycle to work plus more.
* We offer generous maternity, paternity, and adoption leave to support our employees.
* Plus, more…
We're All About Inclusion
We believe that different perspectives make us stronger. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, experiences and identities. If you're passionate about safety, leadership and making a difference, we'd love to hear from you.
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