Planning Assistant (Infrastructure Maintenance)

Brief Description The Planning Assistant provides support and assistance in all aspects of the Maintenance Delivery Unit Planning activities.This is a 12 Month Secondment / Fixed Term position.
About the role (External)Key Accountabilities1.Assist the Delivery Unit Planning team as directed.2.Assist in the production of the Delivery Unit Period Possession Plan and resource schedules.3.Submit and process a variety of Access and Resource Planning requests in compliance with agreed processes and procedures.4.Accurately input, update and maintain relevant planning systems and records as required.5.Assist in the coordination and optimisation of all resources for efficient maintenance delivery.6.Provide effective support to plan changes and emergency works.7.Liaise with external and internal contacts across functions in relation to the planning requests.8.Assist in the preparation of reports as required.Job Skills, Experience and QualificationsEssential·Knowledge of access planning processes and systems·Knowledge of relevant standards and procedures·Knowledge of operational railway environment·Good geographical knowledge·Good interpersonal, communication and organisational skillsDesirable·Knowledge of maintenance processes and techniques·Knowledge of Maintenance Planning Systems