Section Planner
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About Network Rail
At Network Rail, we’re part of a large family serving millions of passengers and freight users throughout the UK every day. Our service impacts millions of people and we strive to become more efficient as we enhance, maintain, and operate our network.
Location
Eastleigh, GB
Department Name
CX EPME Eastleigh Indirect (881801) G1
Brief Description
Working as a Section Planner for Network Rail offers a rewarding experience in a friendly, supportive environment where you can make a meaningful impact on the rail network and passenger journeys. At Network Rail, we prioritise both professional development and personal well‑being. The company’s strong Family Friendly Policy, combined with employee networks such as “Family Focus” and “Care,” actively fosters an inclusive and supportive workplace that celebrates diversity, equity, and belonging. Additionally, Network Rail is committed to supporting mental well‑being, ensuring that all employees feel valued and connected.
Network Rail’s commitment to flexibility is a key part of our culture. We offer flexible working options to help our employees achieve a healthy work‑life balance, making it easier to manage both professional responsibilities and family time. This includes a generous Maternity Benefits policy, flexible working arrangements, the Leisure Travel Scheme and a Volunteer Leave policy that grants five days of paid volunteer leave each year. Employees are encouraged to contribute to their local communities and give back to causes that matter to them.
Each day is busy and fulfilling, with real satisfaction in knowing your work helps minimise train delays and improve passenger journeys. Network Rail also values growth and career progression, offering numerous training programmes and development opportunities to help you gain new skills and advance within the organisation. Joining Network Rail means becoming part of a team dedicated to positive change across the rail infrastructure, supporting not just the nation’s railways but also each other.
Responsibilities
* 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.
* Administration of rosters and timesheets.
* Support the administration of the Assessment in The Line process.
* Set up and maintain efficient filing systems for the Section(s) paying particular attention to confidentiality where necessary and also those documents deemed to be safety critical.
* Undertake general office administration duties for the Section Manager using a range of knowledge and skills to provide effective support.
Job Skills, Experience and Qualifications
Essential:
* Work Plan production and resource optimisation skills.
* Experience with 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.
* Experience of clerical support and office management.
* Excellent time manager.
* Knowledge of relevant IT systems.
* Ability to work on own initiative.
Desirable:
* Knowledge of operational railway environment.
Salary
£31,460 + Location allowance
Closing date
19th November 2025
We’re dedicated to creating an inclusive environment and we welcome applications from everyone! Network Rail is a Disability Confident Leader and we’ll try our best to adapt the process and offer a reasonable alternative to help support people with disabilities access, apply and interview for roles. If you require any reasonable adjustments or modifications, please add a note to your application.
All offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre‑employment checks.
Keeping people safe on the railway is at the heart of everything we do. Safe behaviour is therefore a requirement of working for Network Rail. You should demonstrate your personal dedication to safety on your application.
Drugs and Alcohol Standard: All prospective candidates will be required to undergo and pass a drugs and alcohol test. Your application will be rescinded if you record a positive test. All positive drugs and alcohol test results for prospective candidates will be securely held on Sentinel database and a 5‑year suspension from applying for a safety critical role, a role which requires PTS certification or a Key Safety role on Network Rail Managed Infrastructure will be enforced.
Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Full‑time
Job function
* Other
Industries
* Rail Transportation
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