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Lead Possession Planner

Lead Possession Planner

AmcoGiffen • Scotland, UK
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Lead Possession Planner

Sector: Rail / Civil Engineering - Projects & Asset Maintenance
Location: Cumbernauld, Scotland

About the Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Lead Possession Planner to play a key role in delivering a diverse portfolio of capital and asset management projects. In this role, you will take ownership of access planning, lead a dedicated team of planners, and ensure the safe and efficient coordination of all associated documentation.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic regional team working on high-profile infrastructure programmes across Scotland.

What We Offer

We believe in supporting our people to thrive both professionally and personally. In return, you can expect:

  • Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
  • Company car or car allowance
  • 25 days holiday + bank holidays (increasing with service)
  • Option to purchase additional leave
  • Company contributory pension scheme
  • Life insurance and health cash plan
  • Structured development programmes and leadership pathways including women in leadership programmes.
  • A culture that encourages inclusion, wellbeing and collaboration
  • Opportunities to grow your career with clear progression routes
  • Employee forums to ensure every voice is heard

About the Business Unit

You will be joining a fast-paced and collaborative environment delivering multidisciplinary civil engineering projects for a broad range of clients, including Local Authorities, Network Rail, and environmental organisations.

Our work spans a wide variety of infrastructure projects, including:

  • Rail infrastructure
  • Highways and roads
  • Bridges (under, over and footbridges)
  • Tunnels
  • Flood alleviation and repair works
  • Earthworks and embankments
  • Rail platforms and station infrastructure

The Role

As Lead Possession Planner, you will lead the Scotland Track Access Team (TAP) and play a central role in ensuring access planning supports project delivery safely and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and coordinate the day-to-day activities of the Track Access Planning team
  • Collaborate with project, construction, and estimating teams on all access planning matters
  • Identify and optimise available possessions to support programme delivery
  • Develop and manage master, contract, and detailed possession schedules
  • Ensure possession, isolation, and protection requests are submitted in line with Network Rail standards and timescales
  • Plan possession and protection arrangements
  • Monitor, track, and communicate any changes to possession plans
  • Prepare safety-critical documentation in accordance with railway standards
  • Represent the organisation at possession meetings or arrange appropriate attendance
  • Identify risks and opportunities, contributing to effective project management
  • Support entitlement submissions where required
  • Embed safety into all planning activities
  • Maintain strong working relationships across planning teams and share best practice
  • Submit road closure requests where necessary

About You

You will bring proven experience in possession or access planning within a rail environment, along with the confidence to lead a team and collaborate across disciplines.

Essential Requirements

  • Experience as a Lead Possession Planner or Access Planner
  • Proven team leadership or supervisory experience
  • PPS access planning experience
  • SSOW Planning qualification (Core Level 2)
  • Valid PTS certification
  • Competence as a Controller of Site Safety (COSS)
  • Strong understanding of the Network Rail Rule Book
  • Ability to interpret Sectional Appendices, Hazard Directory, and environmental documentation
  • Full UK driving licence

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you are looking for a leadership role where your expertise in access planning will make a real difference to major infrastructure delivery, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today and help shape the future of rail infrastructure in Scotland.


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