Section Planner, Administrator Signalling - Hither Green

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.

Salary: £34,000 (starting, this will depend on competencies held) + Location Allowance

Location:

Hither Green DU

About The Role

We're looking for a Section Planner who's not just great with systems and schedules - but someone who 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 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 - your voice matters.
• Keep infrastructure maintenance records clean and compliant.
• Support the Assessment in The Line process.
• Set up slick, secure filing systems - especially for safety-critical documents.
• Be the administrative backbone for your Section Manager - multitasking skills required.

• Work plan production and resource optimisation skills
• Scheduling system experience
• Core Planning Skills Level 2 (preferred)
• Access and possession process knowledge
• Safe System of Work planning expertise
• Strong communication skills
• Excellent organisational ability
• Office management experience
• Advanced time management skills
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Confidence using IT systems
• Initiative and drive to achieve results

• Knowledge of the operational railway environment

For Further Information please contact South

• 28 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Bonus scheme to reward your impact
• Pension options to suit your future
• 75% rail season ticket subsidy (including the Tube)
• 75% off leisure rail travel
• Access to 'my benefits' - discounted online shopping
  
  Training and development opportunities
• Employee assistance programme
• 2 weeks paid reserve leave (armed forces community)
• 5 days paid volunteering leave

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

As part of the application process, you’ll be asked to complete your three-year employment history and upload your CV.

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. You can visit Evenbreak’s Career Hive for advice on accessibility support if you’re unsure of the options available. Should you require any reasonable adjustments/modifications, please add a note to your application.

All offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.  for more information

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