​Job Title: Assistant Possession Planner

Contract Dates: 07/11/22 – 03/11/23

Location: Poole, Dorset

*INSIDE IR35*

Assistant Planner required to work from Bodmin for Devon & Cornwall project. Must hold SSOW Planner competence (COSS & Engineering Supervisor competence is desirable but not essential)

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:

Produce safe and effective Safe System of Work Plans in accordance with project timescales and industry standards. Manage resources including quality, safety, time, costs, people, materials, and tools / equipment for the task.

Assist in the delivery and co-ordination of project plan, resourcing and implementation of engineering access in accordance with project timescales and industry standards.

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AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY / TASKS

• Responsibility for production of project Safe System of Work Packs to time and budget

• Endure the safety culture is authentic zero accident / incident

• Plan safe systems of work for nominated projects with appropriate safety and performance measures applied, within required timescales

• Maintain accurate and detailed records of SSOW plans.

• Produce plans compliant with operational standards, rules, and procedures.

• Attend site to identify risks / hazards, enabling production of robust SSOW plans

• Book track access as required through Network Rails Green Zone Access process

• Ensure appropriate protection staff and equipment are booked / confirmed within timescales

• Ensure appropriate risk assessments are carried out prior to issue of SSOW plans

• Assist in resolving track access conflicts to deliver the Siemens plan, whilst minimising commercial risk.

• Identify risks associated with work on or near the line and put in place mitigation measures.

• Deliver safe and efficient engineering access, whilst maximising access opportunities

• Develop effective working relationships with Siemens, our delivery partners, and key stakeholders.

• Support /assist the Head of Infrastructure Access as necessary with Siemens business requirements.

• Maintain and hold appropriate licence for the activities carried out

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EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Track competences relevant to role (Safe System of Work Planner, COSS, IWA, PTS)

COMPETENCIES

Knowledge and Experience:

• Minimum of 2 years railway operations experience

• Good communication skills, both oral and written

• Excellent IT skills (specifically MS Office)

• Experience carrying out duties of a COSS

• Technical competence demonstrable by appropriate SSOW planner licence

• Through knowledge of the rule book, group standards and other documentation relating to Possessions, SSOW planning and electrical isolations.

• railway operating rules, regulations for train signalling and group standards

• Excellent working knowledge of SSOW planning tool (including Green Zone Planner, Sectional Appendix, Weekly Operating Notice, Engineering Access Statement, hazard directory and on-trac/e-pic systems)

• Understanding of key operational roles and how they can affect engineering access (Signaller, SWL, E/S, COSS)

• Commercial awareness and ability to identify change

• Hold full UK driving licence

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Specific Health, Safety and Environmental Responsibilities for this Post:

• Follow the good examples set by the Head of Infrastructure Access in creating a robust Health and Safety culture within Siemens

• Set an example by their own actions and activities

• When unable to rectify or remedy unsafe situations either stop work if the risk is too high and/or report the deficiency (and involve HSQE) to the Project Manager for action

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Additional Requirements / Comments:

• Must be willing to travel and lodge away from home depot to meet operational needs of the business

• Excellent attention to detail

• Highly motivated with a commitment to values