Rail Head of Access Planning

Job DescriptionAureos are recruiting for a Head of Access Planning for their Rail division. This role will be supporting the Rail business operating over the UK and will be based from either our Crewe, Preston Brook or Sheffield offices. Travelling to other sites is to be expected as business needs. Responsibilities Performing the role of Senior Responsible Manager on behalf of the businessMonitoring the performance of Planners and RMs, including compliance with NR/L2/OHS/019 - Safety of People on or Near the Line, KRL-COMP-PRO-014 - Safe Work Planning procedure and relevant local instructions and arrangementsMonitoring the level of work carried out under each hierarchy of control for operational riskMonitoring the overall suitability and application of the planning process including 10% RM checks, Planner checks, the level of SWP late verifications, RM authorisations relating to late verification / moving down the hierarchy of control for operational risk, the level of SWP returns, RM investigations for unreturned packs and associated trendsMonitoring and reviewing key performance indicatorsSupporting the implementation of changes required resulting from the updates of Network Rail standards and legislationProviding guidance where required on Safe Work Planning matters to those that are involved in the planning process on behalf of the businessEnsuring that those involved in the planning of work are issued with, understand and accept a Roles and Responsibilities (KRL-COMP-FRT-090) applicable to their role in the development of Safe Work Packs (SWPs)Reviewing and monitoring documentation being used for the purpose of requesting and the development of Safe Work Packs (SWPs)Arranging for corrective actions to be undertaken where non-compliances or issues are identifiedRequired skills and experienceExcellent communication skills, both written and verbalExcellent team member with good organisational and time management skillsThe ability to lead a team and provide clear guidance where necessaryIT literate Microsoft OfficeA comprehensive understanding of the roles involved in the development of SWPsA comprehensive understanding of relevant Network Rail and Railway Group Standards associated with working on or near Network Rail Managed Infrastructure, including but not limited to NR/L2/OHS/019Have a full understanding of KRL-COMP-PRO-014Be fully conversant with the Rule Book GERT8000, specifically modules associated with work on or near the lineSentinel card, with current SSOWP competencyIn return you will receiveGenerous Salary25 days Holiday plus Bank HolidayPensionLearning & Development opportunitiesAssistance and Wellbeing supportEqual opportunitiesAureos are an equal opportunities employer, and we are determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status or race, or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable.

Created: 2025-07-04