Possession Planner

Req ID: 411780

Site: Cork

Appointment Basis: Permanent

Excellent Salary + Benefits Include: Excellent Salary + Benefits Include: Pension, Contributed Healthcare, Life Assurance,plus many flexible benefits.

At Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility, we offer our diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. Every day, 80,000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars. 

Alstom is the UK & Ireland’s leading supplier of new trains and train services, and a leading signalling and rail infrastructure provider. Alstom have built, or are building, just under 40% of the UK mainline train fleet. We provide the widest range of smart solutions in the rail market, from innovative high-speed rolling stock, metros and trams to maintenance, modernisation, infrastructure and signalling. 

This is a mandatory, safety critical role within the Alstom business under the new 019 standard and is an important role within all projects as well as to external clients and suppliers.

Your Future role:

A critical and mandatory position within all railway infrastructure projects requiring access on or near the line. The Possession Planner (SWL2) is responsible for liaising with our business functions, our clients, NWR and third party contractors to develop, plan, book then deliver our access plan whilst ensuring the plan meets with the access requirements of our projects to deliver the project and whilst maintaining our compliance with the NR/L2/OHL/019/09 standard at all times.
The Possession Planner will report functionally to the Project Director and hierarchically to the Safe Work Manager. Mandated under the 019 Standard, each project is required to appoint a Possession Planner to plan all access requirements for each function within our business, liaise with the Client NWR and deliver those identified access requirements ensuring compliance with the RIPS license & the 019 Standards requirements at all times.

We'll look to you for:

• Planning and managing the safety arrangements within a standard engineering worksite.
• Have the ability to lead and manage the interface risks associated with multiple tasks and/or groups. The risks associated with each task will be managed by each relevant Task PIC who is accountable and holds the safe work pack for that activity.
• In a standard engineering worksite containing multiple tasks and/or groups the SWL2 reviews the interface risks associated with multiple tasks.
• Responsible for the identification and management of the de-confliction process wherever any work conflicts occur.
• They shall confirm that the relevant Task PIC has been assessed and will implement the controls to manage the risks associated with the delivery of their task.
• The SWL2 shall be fully involved and take the lead in the planning process for all worksites they lead. 
• They will be involved in the planning and briefed on the interface risks created by the parties intending to work within the engineering worksite, in timescales that allow any additional interface controls to be included in the SWP for the worksite.
• This is a critical role within the Alstom business under the new 019 standard and is an important role within a project as well as to external clients and suppliers.

Responsibilities:

• 019 V09 5.5.1 Possession Planner
• Book worksites through the national possession planning system
• Work with NWR & third parties to resolve any access conflicts
• Review all work content with the project management team and the client to ensure the access plan is fully understood and suitable for the task
• Ensure that all access requirements are planned and delivered in accordance with NR/L2/OHS/019/09
• Represent Alstom at all access review, access planning, Picop, whiteboard and production meetings as required
• Contribute to the performance, development and success of the regional planning teams to promote a cohesive and high performing team
• Develop and maintain relationships with Alstom and Network Rail, as well as third party planning teams
• Undertake the role in a manner that is consistent with, and reinforces company standards
• Liaise with NWR and other contractors to maximise available track access
• Identify and communicate interface risks and opportunities
• Ensure all sub-contractors Safe system of work packs meet Alstom’s standards
• Assume responsibly and accountability as the projects Adjacent line open (ALO) process planner, planning all ALO activity in line with National and regional mandatory standards and communicate the ALO plan accurately and in a timely manner to those responsible for its delivery on site as Task Person in Charge.
• 019 V09 5.3.4 Safe Work Leader 2
• A trained and certified SWL2 competent individual, the SWL2 shall manage standard possession worksites as the Worksite Person in charge, with overall accountability and responsibility for that engineering worksite.

They will be experienced and involved in:

• Planning and managing the safety arrangements within a standard engineering worksite.
• Have the ability to lead and manage the interface risks associated with multiple tasks and/or groups. The risks associated with each task will be managed by each relevant Task PIC who is accountable and holds the safe work pack for that activity.
• In a standard engineering worksite containing multiple tasks and/or groups the SWL2 reviews the interface risks associated with multiple tasks.
• Responsible for the identification and management of the de-confliction process where ever any work conflicts occur
• They shall confirm that the relevant Task PIC has assessed and will implement the controls to manage the risks associated with the delivery of their task.
• The SWL2 shall be fully involved and take the lead in the planning process for all worksites they shall lead.
• They shall be involved in the planning and briefed on the interface risks created by the parties intending to work within the engineering worksite, in timescales that allow any additional interface controls to be included in the SWP for the worksite.
• This is a critical role within the Alstom business under the new 019 standard and is an important role within a projects as well as to external clients and suppliers.
• Attend all planning related meetings as Alstom’s representative as required
• Attend site when required by the Project
• Be available to work both days and nights as required in the week as well as the weekend
• To comply with, undertake and promote all relevant Environment, Health & Safety measures, responsibilities and activates
• Chair planning and access meetings as required
• Arrange and deliver worksite access to the projects requirements
• Develop, plan and deliver the Alstom project access plan
• Book track access through PPS and identify any works conflict and associated risks
• Liaise with the client and other Principle contractors during the access planning stage
• Attend and effectively manage works delivery planning meetings
• Write and deliver 019 briefings as required for the worksite they shall manage as SWL2
• Write shift reports to a standard that ensures compliance with audits
• Be confident enough to make important decisions particularly when de-conflicting works, and be an affective Communicator of those decisions
• Plan, develop and delivery our ALO plan whilst ensuring compliance with all ALO regulations .

Post Holder Requirements

Essential Skills:

• Knowledge of the relevant railway geography and access capability and requirements.
• Numerate & literate
• Knowledge of relevant train services and capacity.
• Risk Assessing
• Knowledge of possession standards and parameters
• Presentation Skills
• Communication Skills
• Ability to make critical decisions based on evidence
• Educated to degree standard or able to demonstrate equivalent experience
• Experienced in similar planning role on other multiple disciplined project.

Qualifications

• PTS
• SWL2
• SSOW Planner
• Emergency First Aid
• Manual Handling
• ALO process

Experience

• Knowledge of contract conditions
• Understanding of planning process
• Knowledge of risk assessment process
• In-depth knowledge of group & line standards
• Commercial awareness
• Knowledge of HSE requirements
• Appreciation of design & installation
• Use of the PPS planning system
• Development of project access plans
• Successful delivery of access plans and strategies
• Development and delivery of ALO plans

Desirable Skills:

• Report writing
• Diplomacy
• Ability to analyse data effectively
• Management of standard possession worksites.

What we offer
We offer a highly competitive starting salary, 25 days annual leave with the opportunity to increase this to 30 days, healthcare, life assurance, an excellent company-contributed pension scheme, and a wide range of flexible benefits that you can tailor to suit your lifestyle.

Application Process 
The talent team are reviewing applications on an ongoing basis and the role will close as soon as a suitable person has successfully passed the assessment process. To be considered, please send in your application as early as possible.
 

Things you’ll enjoy  

Join us on a life-long transformative journey – the rail industry is here to stay, so you can grow and develop new skills and experiences throughout your career.  

You’ll also:  

• Enjoy stability, challenges and a long-term career free from boring daily routines 
• Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues 
• Contribute to innovative projects 
• Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries 
• Benefit from our investment in your development, through award-winning learning 
• Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life, medical, pension)  

You don’t need to be a train enthusiast to thrive with us. We guarantee that when you step onto one of our trains with your friends or family, you’ll be proud. If you’re up for the challenge, we’d love to hear from you! 

What we offer 

We offer a highly competitive remuneration package, 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, with the opportunity to buy or sell holiday. Contributed healthcare, life assurance, an excellent company-contributed pension scheme, and a wide range of flexible benefits that you can tailor to suit your lifestyle. 

Alstom is the leading company in the mobility sector, solving the most interesting challenges for tomorrow’s mobility. That’s why we value inquisitive and innovative people who are passionate about working together to reinvent mobility, making it smarter and more sustainable. Day after day, we are building an agile, inclusive, and responsible culture, where a diverse group of people are offered opportunities to learn, grow and advance in their careers, with options across functions and geographic locations. Are you ready to join a truly international community of great people on a challenging journey with a tangible impact and purpose? 

Equal opportunity statement: 

 
Alstom is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all our employees are encouraged to reach their full potential, and individual differences are valued and respected.  All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by local law.  

As a 'Disability Confident' employer, we will interview all disabled job applicants who match the essential criteria of the job description or specification. We will consider flexible working requests for all roles unless operational requirements prevent otherwise. 

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