Section Planner, Administrator Signalling

Who We Are

Southern Region covers Wessex, Sussex, and Kent and 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. Collaboration, innovation, and resilience are key, and 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.

Salary: Starting from £33,380 (dependent on experience) + Location Allowance
Location: London Bridge
Hours: 35 per week
Positions: 1 x permanent post & 1 x 6 month Secondment / Fixed term Contract

Ready to Plan Big? We’re looking for a Section Planner who is not just great with systems and schedules but brings energy, innovation, and inclusion to everything they do. If you love turning data into action, creating plans that actually work, and being the glue that holds a team together, this is your moment.

• Build detailed, resourced, and optimised work plans using corporate planning tools and databases
• Keep systems, records, and schedules sharp using MS Office and the Possession Planning System
• Create Safe Systems of Work that meet the rule book and exceed expectations
• Submit green zone access and isolation requests like a pro
• Draft quarterly plans that make managers smile
• Lead weekly Plan-Do-Review meetings with confidence
• Represent Section Managers at planning meetings
• Keep infrastructure maintenance records clean and compliant
• Support the Assessment in The Line process
• Set up slick, secure filing systems for safety-critical docs
• Be the admin backbone for your Section Manager – multitasking mastery required

What you’re bringing:

• Work plan production & resource optimisation skills
• Scheduling system experience
• Core Planning Skills Level 2 (preferred)
• Access & possession process knowledge
• Safe System of Work planning expertise
• Communication that connects
• Organisation that inspires
• Office management experience
• Time management that’s next‑level
• Team player energy with solo superstar skills
• IT system confidence
• Initiative that drives results

• Bonus Points:
  
  Knowledge of the operational railway environment

• 28 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Bonus scheme to reward your impact
• Pension options that suit your future
• 75% rail season ticket subsidy (yes, even the Tube!)
• 75% off leisure rail travel for you and your family
• Access to 'my benefits' – our discounted online shopping site
• Training & development to help you grow
• Employee assistance programme for support when you need it
• 2 weeks paid reserve leave for our armed forces community
• 5 days paid volunteering leave – give back your way

We believe diversity drives innovation. Whoever you are, however you identify, wherever you’re from – if you have the skills and the spark, we want you on our team. No suits required. Just bring your authentic self.

This isn’t just another desk job. It’s a chance to shape the future of infrastructure, one plan at a time. Apply now and bring your edge to a role that’s anything but ordinary.