Rail Planner 

Location: National

Salary: Competitive

Contract Type:  6 months fixed term 

Working hours: 40 hours Monday to Friday 

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We’re looking for a detail-driven, safety-focused Rail Planner to join our team and take the lead in planning safe, compliant access for critical rail infrastructure work.

If you’re passionate about operational safety, risk management, and collaborative planning, this is your chance to make a real impact.

What you’ll do:

• Plan and manage Safe Work Packs (SWPs), possessions, line blocks, and additional protection arrangements
• Ensure full compliance with NR/L2/OHS/019 planning standards
• Collaborate with Responsible Managers and operational teams to plan access safely and effectively
• Use systems like RailHub, PPS, and GZAC to manage rail access and protection
• Provide planning assurance, contribute to investigations, and help maintain our industry-leading safety standards

Key Responsibilities:

• Adhere to the relevant internal procedures, industry standards and NR/L2/OHS/019.
• Ensure you retain compliance with your mandatory Health and Safety training and other competencies
• Ensure all SWP planning activities are undertaken within a suitable timeframe and documented

• Ensure any issued identified in the above assurance checks are communicated to the relevant parties within a suitable timeframe and documented.

What we’re looking for:

Essential: 

Hold and maintain the required Sentinel competence for SSOW Planner.

Have a detailed understanding of the relevant industry standards related to Safe Work Planning.

Have at least 5 years consistent relevant safety critical planning experience in the rail industry.

Experience of working safely within railway worksites and to Railway Standards.

Strong Systems & IT literacy. 

Desirable: 

Hold and/or be working towards a relevant level of safety qualifications: SMSTS, Nebosh etc. 

Hold a full, clean UK driving license. 

Have 10 years consistent relevant safety critical planning experience in the rail industry. 

Why join us:

Career Development Focus: We’re committed to supporting your professional growth with clear career paths, training, and tailored development programs, including our GC Leadership Academy, job specific accreditations and higher education opportunities.

Exciting Growth Opportunities: Be part of a rapidly growing company with a dynamic team and expanding client base.

Collaborative Environment: Work in a supportive, engaging, and innovative culture where your contributions are valued.

Competitive Package: Enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package, along with flexible working options, including:

23 days holiday, Increasing with length of service + bank holidays

Robust pension scheme

Medigold employee support, Free Flu Jabs, Online private GP Service

Free or subsidised national gym memberships

Employee Recognition Scheme

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Equal Opportunities Statement

At Ground Control, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to thrive. We believe that diversity drives innovation and success, and we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate based on age, disability, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic. We actively support and promote an inclusive culture, ensuring fair and equitable treatment throughout the recruitment process and beyond.

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