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Upstone Materials Access Planner - Brentwood/ Dartford/ Stratford in Stratford, United States
Access Planner - Brentwood/ Dartford/ Stratford
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Date:18 Jun 2024
Location: Stratford, GB, E20 1EJ
Company: Colas
At Colas Rail, we have over one hundred years of experience in delivering major innovations across our sector. Every day, thousands of train run on tracks built or maintained by Colas Rail. We deliver on the challenges set by a rapidly changing railway environment - constantly seeking to adapt our behaviour and culture to not only meet and exceed the expectations of our customers and stakeholders, but to also continuously develop and support our people.
Purpose of the Role
We are seeking an Access Possessions Planner for the South East Route, the role will see you based out of Brentwood/Dartford/Stratford offices managing the possession plan for Track Renewals Plain Line CP5 & CP6 Programme – planning worksites/possession/project arrangements, submitting possession request forms using the PPS system & supporting the Construction Teams on possession arrangements.
Key Responsibilities
Collate and input possession requirements.
Assist with the provision of information into the planning of all works.
Liaise with the infrastructure maintainer.
Produce possession plans and identify possession/isolation limits.
Attend all pre-possession meetings to ensure possession/isolations are of the greatest benefit to Track Renewals.
Brief planned possession works to all parties.
Produce possession, access and protection planning on behalf of the project team.
Assist the project team as directed by Management.
Deputise for OTM/Train Planner as required.
Provide compliant worksites with Train, OTM & isolation plans for the project works and ensure the team understand requirements.
Highlight efficiencies that can be made to the project team.
Identify project risks / opportunities and participate in the management process
Person Specification
Good Understanding of the construction / railway industry.
Proven experience in access planning and the use of PPS is essential.
Highly effective motivator with strong written and spoken communication skills and the capability of interfacing at all levels in the organisation.
An ability to handle short term pressures arising from short term deadlines to achieve planning targets.
Computer Literacy and the use of planning tools such as PPS, NROL, EAS, ACT.
What we Offer
At Colas Rail we know how important job satisfaction is for everyone to support with life at home, your health and financial well-being, that's why in return we offer:
Competitive Salary
34 days Annual Leave (including bank holidays)
Occupational Health Service
Industry leading Life Assurance
Healthcare Cash Plan
Wellbeing Employee Assistant Programme
Pension Scheme
Eye Care Vouchers
Long Service Award
Season Ticket Loan
Colas Rail in the United Kingdom hold three core values: Care, Share and Dare. We take care of our employees, always ensuring safety is a top priority and we nurture our collective wellbeing. We share a passion for what we do, celebrate our achievements and value high standards like nowhere else. We dare to take on new challenges; we are one of the international leaders in our industry. We continually innovate and expand in new markets.
We value and encourage diversity in our workforce, regardless of background, disability, age, religion, or gender. As part of our aim to deliver quality services, we are committed to promoting equality and eliminating discrimination. We will create a workforce that is reflective of the communities we work and live in. We are committed to the Disability Confidence Scheme, and as such we operate a Guaranteed Interview Scheme.