Track Section Planner | Rail Jobs UK

The Opportunity

We are recruiting for a Track Section Planner to be based in Birmingham, supporting the delivery of rail planning and infrastructure maintenance activities.

This role is ideal for an experienced Track Planner, Rail Planner, or Safe Systems of Work Planner (SSOWP) with knowledge of rail access, possession planning, and Safe Systems of Work processes.

The Role:

As a Track Section Planner, you will use corporate planning processes, systems, and databases to develop detailed, fully resourced and optimised work plans for approval by Section Managers.

You will play a key role in coordinating rail work activities, ensuring plans are accurate, up to date, and aligned with operational requirements across the network.

Key Accountabilities

• Plan and optimise all agreed rail work activities for the section
• Accurately update planning systems, databases, and records
• Produce Safe System of Work plans (SSOWP)
• Submit green zone access and isolation requests
• Produce draft quarterly plans
• Manage weekly Plan-Do-Review meetings
• Represent Section Managers at rail planning meetings
• Collate and maintain the infrastructure maintenance record

Skills, Experience and Qualifications

Essential

• Valid Safe Systems of Work Planner (SSOWP) competence with Sentinel number
• Experience in work plan production and resource optimisation
• Knowledge of rail access, possession, and isolation processes and systems
• Understanding of Safe System of Work Planning processes and systems
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills

Desirable

• Experience using the Railhub system

Location

• Birmingham
• Supporting rail planning jobs and track planner roles in the UK

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If you are an experienced Track Section Planner, Rail Planner, or SSOWP Planner, apply today to explore opportunities within rail infrastructure and maintenance planning.

About Your Recruiter:

Karen Upton supports candidates across rail and infrastructure roles, helping connect skilled professionals with opportunities on major projects across the UK.

With over 20 years of experience in recruitment, Karen has worked across a range of sectors, including rail, construction, nuclear, power, and IT, giving her a strong understanding of what employers are looking for and what candidates need to succeed.

She’s known for taking a straightforward, consultative approach, focusing on building long-term relationships and making sure candidates are matched with the right roles, not just the next role.

If you’re exploring your next move in rail or infrastructure, Karen can help you find opportunities that align with your experience, goals, and long-term career plans. You can get in touch with Karen directly here.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.