Possession Planner - Barnsley, United Kingdom - AmcoGiffen

AmcoGiffen

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Barnsley, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Description

Possession Planner

Asset Management / Maintenance contract

Rail / Civil Engineering

Location - Barnsley

An exciting opportunity for an experienced Possession Planner / Safe System of Work Planner to take responsibility for access planning and all associated documentation for a busy portfolio of day to day project remits in a rail minor works asset management / maintenance framework.

Business Unit
A busy and fast paced rail maintenance and asset management project environment. The business unit consists of 'small' maintenance projects both reactive and planned around the rail network.

They are responsible for the maintenance and repair of rail assets in a long term framework / contract agreement with works typically ranging in type, scale and value.

Projects can typically include repair and maintenance to bridges, tunnels, structures, stations, embankments, flood and weather damage, signage, de-vegetation, fencing, handrails etc.

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.
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 a Possession Planner OR Access Planner in a rail minor works environment.

PPS planning access experience
SSOW planning qualification Core Level
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
Company Car or Car Allowance
25 days holiday plus bank holidays (increasing with service)
Company contributory Pension scheme
Life Insurance
Westfield Health Cash Plan & Westfield Rewards
Generous Employee referral scheme
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 forum's that provide a platform for having your voice heard

Why AmcoGiffen?
You will be joining a reputable and firmly established, engineering contractor operating nationally in rail, civils and engineering markets.

AmcoGiffen are renowned in the market as a specialist civil, building, mechanical and electrical renewals and maintenance business with ongoing and successful projects and frameworks across the country, you will become part of our expert outfit.

AmcoGiffen has a wealth of experience working on sensitive, live assets in highly regulated environments, we deliver exceptional peace of mind for our customers, creating and maintaining assets across a growing range of high-quality public and private sectors.

These include rail, power generation, electricity distribution, flood defence, aviation, waterways and much more.

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.

We are working hard as part of the civil engineering and construction industry, to improve diversity & inclusion.

Our Diversity and inclusion journey at AmcoGiffen, is constantly evolving and is designed to break down barriers and promote the principles of a diverse workforce through multiple channels.

This includes delivering training, raising awareness, regular forums and sharing our engagement calendar of activities and events to encourage participation at all levels throughout our organisation.

Diversity & Inclusion is embodied thro