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Section Planner, Administrator (Works Delivery) - 18 month Secondment/ Fixed Term Contract
Employer Network Rail Location Brighton CED, Brighton, South East England Salary £33,380 (starting, this will depend on competencies held) + Location Allowance Closing date 10 Sep 2026
View more categories View less categories Sector Administration and Secretarial ,Finance and Accounts ,Transport and Logistics Role Administrator Contract Type Fixed term Hours Full Time
Who We Are
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.
This is an exciting time to be part of the Southern Region Works Delivery Team, as we take on major infrastructure improvements in the years ahead.
Control Period 7 (CP7) brought about the opportunity to deliver capital works in new ways. Network Rail has taken the opportunity to build upon the lessons of other major programmes and portfolios to drive greater value and efficiency into project delivery and created the Southern Renewals Enterprise.
Works Delivery is one of the five partners in this Enterprise with a workbank of £1.3bn this Control Period, delivering schemes across Track, Signalling, Telecommunications, Electrification & Plant, Buildings and Civils. So, come and join us and have the opportunity to develop in a multidisciplinary organisation that delivers 400+ projects a year, providing you with the ability to develop and grow your career.
You’ll be playing a key role in ensuring we have a safe, efficient, and reliable railway for both passenger and freight services across the Southern Region.
SECTION PLANNER
Salary: £33,380 (starting, this will depend on competencies held) + Location Allowance
Location: Brighton CED
Planning with Purpose. Powered by People.
About the role
Ready to Plan Big?
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.
What You'll Be Owning
- 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.
Your experience and skills
What You're Bringing
Essentials:
- 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
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