We are recruiting for a large company within the infrastructure sector, who are looking for an experienced SSOW Planner to work across a portfolio of planned and reactive rail infrastructure/civil engineering projects. Our client would like to interview for this position as soon as possible; with expected high interest, early applications are advised.
ROLE
A busy and fast paced business unit based in Cumbernauld, who are involved in a range of civil engineering works, both reactive and planned, are looking to add a Possessions Planner to the rail team.
Day to day responsibilities would include:
* 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.
* Monitor / record / highlight any possession planning changes.
* 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 an SSOW/ Possession Planner in a rail minor works environment.
* PPS planning access experience
* SSOW planning qualification Core Level 2
* 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.
WHATS IN IT FOR YOU
* Competitive annual salary
* Company car/ car allowance
* 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
* Pension
* Life Insurance
* Health Cash Plan
For more information or to apply contact me directly on 02392 322 321 RLeader@strideresourcing.com
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