Possession Planning Manager

Job Introduction

The Possession Planning Manager (Network Rail & TfL) will support the Head of Rail Technical Interface and Delivery Teams in the development of the SCS access strategy for disruptive and non-disruptive access to the conventional (NWR & TfL) railway. The role will also include the development and management of the possession planning process for Area South.

Role Responsibility

• Development and management of the possession planning guidelines in accordance with Network Rail Planning and Delivering Safe Work (019), Network Rail Delivering Work Within Possessions (DWWP - 064) and Transport for London (TfL) Blue Book, Rail System access processes. This is for both long- and short-term planning.
• Plan and manage DWWP reviews
• Liaison with the Skanska/Costain/STRABAG Joint Venture (SCS JV) delivery teams to identify disruptive and non – disruptive access requirements, including scope and timing.
• Owning and maintaining the Listed Possession Schedule (SCSJV Possession Schedule) for S1 & 2 or SCSJV Areas East, Central & West.
• Maintaining regular interface with Network Rail Operational Delivery Managers to ensure that SCS’ access requirements are rationalized in accordance with the intent in Works Information 065.
• Maintaining regular interface with TfL representation to ensure SCSJV possession requirements have been processed.
• Communicating interface issues and risks that may impact project delivery and identify mitigation measures to the Head of Rail Technical Interface and Delivery teams.
• Prepare and review Work Request Forms (WRFs) prior to issuing to Network Rail Planning or TfL teams. Also updating the SCSJV Possession Schedule in line with new requests.
• Organise and chair Whiteboards and Go/ No Go meetings for all NWR and TfL possession works. Also ensure all possession deliveries are in place prior to signing off of final Go/ No Go checklists before issuing.
• Attend possession NWR T- planning meetings, e.g. de-confliction, PICOP or other where required.
• Check and update the Rail Team on any NWR Rule Book updates 
• Manage a team of Safe System of Work Planners (SSOWP), planning and issuing SWP in accordance with NWR 019.
• Contributing to a team which lead by example in Health, Safety, Well-being and Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.

About the Company

The role will work on the HS2 project. HS2 is the UK’s new high speed rail network. It will be a catalyst for economic growth across Britain, freeing up space on the existing railways and connecting 8 out of the UK’s 10 biggest cities with fast, reliable and frequent high speed services

The Skanska | Costain | STRABAG (SCS JV) is delivering the HS2 London Tunnels Contract. Scope of works includes twin-bored tunnels (TBM), SCL tunnels, shaft sinking, bridge demolition and reconstruction, services diversions, earthworks and the construction of site compounds.

You’ll be a welcomed member of the wider team, with opportunities to take on additional responsibility, join one of our networks for women, military or LGBT+ staff, and participate in cultural and social events with the local community (e.g. as a STEM ambassador).

Your personal and professional development is important to us. We welcome a discussion about how we can support you with further study, or professional membership or attainment for example.

HS2 – working with Skanska, Costain and STRABAG, closely monitors job applications, to ensure an inclusive recruitment process. To ensure we are able to maintain this, and to recruit a diverse workforce, we require candidates to complete the diversity form as part of their application so we are able to monitor and improve our approach to diversity.  Please note, all responses are anonymous and we will not share any of your data with other parties. All data will be held securely, (as stated within the Data Protection Act 1998) and will be reported to HS2.

It is an SCSJV requirement that all employees, Design House,  and Supply Chains must implement and comply with the requirements of ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System, ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management System with guidance for use”, OHSAS 18001:2017  Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems and ISO/IEC 27001:2013 Information Security Management System, Policies, Plans, Procedures and Processes, and statutory requirements as they affect the Joint Venture ‘s operations and ensure that the requirements, as applicable within their discipline, are effectively implemented on the project. Develop a culture of safety on the project through the absolute commitment to the Zero Accidents target and ethos, and develops a wider awareness of quality, environmental issues and demonstrates commitment to achieve continual improvement and Zero tolerance.

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

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