This is a Permanent, Full Time vacancy that will close in {x} days at {xx:xx} BST.
The Vacancy
Possession Planner
Rail / Civil Engineering
Location – Cumbernauld, Scotland
An exciting opportunity for an experienced Possession Planner to take responsibility for access planning and all associated documentation for a busy portfolio of projects and framework remits.
Business Unit
A busy and fast-paced project and maintenance environment involving a range of multi-disciplinary civil engineering projects and frameworks, working for a varied range of clients including Local Authorities, Network Rail, and Environmental.
Projects can typically include civil engineering works and infrastructure projects such as:
1. Highways & Roads
2. Underbridges
3. Overbridges and footbridges
4. Tunnels
5. Flood alleviation & repairs
6. Earthworks & embankments
7. Rail platforms and station infrastructure
The Role
As Possession Planner, the key tasks & responsibilities of your role will include but not be limited to:
* Liaise with the project management teams on all Access planning matters.
* Work closely with the Construction Management and Estimating team to identify all available possessions to optimise working and to maintain the project programme.
* Preparation of the Master / Contract / Managing possession schedule and supporting information.
* Ensure possession, isolation & protection requests are submitted in line with Network Rail planning timescales and relevant format.
* Planning of possession/protection arrangements.
* Prepare safety-critical documentation in line with railway group standards.
* Attend or arrange attendance to all possession meetings with the client.
* Identify project risks / opportunities and participate in the management process.
* Assist in the Preparation of entitlement submissions.
* Ensure that all aspects of safety are taken into consideration when planning a project.
* Maintain close relationships and liaise with other members of the planning job family, contribute to the transfer of best practice.
* Submission of Road Closure requests.
Requirements
To excel in this role, you will have previous experience as a Possession Planner or Safe System of Work (SSOW) Planner in a rail minor works environment.
* PPS planning access experience
* PTS
* Trained and certificated as competent as Controller of Site Safety [COSS]
* Must have a good understanding of the Network Rail Rule Book and be able to interpret Sectional Appendices, Hazard Directory, and Environmental Assessments etc.
* Holder of a full British Driving License.
In return
* Competitive annual salary negotiable dependant on experience
* 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (increasing with service)
* Company contributory Pension scheme
* Life Insurance
* Westfield Health Cash Plan & Westfield Rewards
* Support and employee infrastructure embedded in the business as a platform for personal and professional development creating pathways for unrivalled career development and progression opportunities internally.
* Consistent learning opportunities
* A safe place to work
* Employee forums that provide a platform for having your voice heard
The Company
Why AmcoGiffen?
You will be joining a reputable and firmly established engineering contractor operating nationally in rail, civils, and engineering markets.
Diversity & Inclusion at AmcoGiffen
We value collective expertise, but also the spark that one person can bring. As one of us, you can be you, because your individuality is an asset to our business and the communities in which we work and represent.
Health & Wellbeing
Operating from a people-first perspective we support safety and wellbeing in the workplace as a priority.
Is AmcoGiffen your next career challenge? If so, apply now!
For more information or to arrange a private and confidential discussion about AmcoGiffen career opportunities, please contact our Recruitment Team.
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