Possession Planner Rail

Industry Leading Contractor is seeking a driven, and ambitious individual to join their Technical Service Team at their offices in Ashford on a 6 month Contract

Are you an experienced Possession / SSOW Planner?

Responsibilities will include:

• Liaise closely with the Planner and Construction Manager to optimise work programme.
• Planning of Safe Systems of Work
• Identify available possessions and submit possession requests in line with Network Rail possession planning timescales using the PPS system
• Liaise with and request all Line Blockages from the GZAC
• Prepare SSOW Packs, WPP’s and Task Briefings accurately and on time ensuring documentation is returned and maintained.
• Attend Pre-Possession Meetings
• Ensure COSS/Supervisor on SSOW plan ensuring their understanding.
• Where necessary submit road closure requests.
• Review and report on possession performance and utilisation,
• On publication of the Weekly Operating Notices and Isolation Plans, check the details comply with the works requirements ensuring any errors are corrected.
• Organise safety critical resources to facilitate the implementation of the Safe System of Work.
• Maintain a possession schedule and liaise closely with the P6 planner to ensure programmes are accurately maintained.
• Establish good working knowledge of the geographical railway infrastructure, for the area of project/works.
• To be considered for this position you must have experience of PPS planning, be a competent Safe System of Work Planner, be competent in the use of GZAM, have a detailed understanding of the rule book while being able to interpret sectional appendices and the hazard directory.

To be considered for this role please submit your CV or contact Jay Wilson 07833 226 563