Manage the effective planning, co-ordination and operation of all On Track Plant (OTP) to achieve the route work bank. Promote compliance with legislation, Network Rail company standards and Rail Industry Standards on the use of OTP and provide motivation and support for continued improvement in OTP operational standards.

About the role (External)

1. Provide support in the planning of operations involving OTP at Delivery Unit and Route level.

2. Provide a check of the Lifting Operations involving OTP in compliance with the Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment regulations, Network Rail and Rail Industry Standards.

3. Provide the technical lead on OTP including all briefing requirements to maintenance staff and suppliers.

4. Provide expert advice and guidance on OTP operations to local management.

5. Provide coaching and mentoring support for supervisor and senior managers required to undertake OTP assurance.

6. Provide local support for national initiatives involving OTP improvements.

7. Conduct assurance surveillance and inspections to identify good practice and incidents on non compliance and take appropriate action.

8. Provide out of hours support for real time lifting operations.

9. Act as regular liaison and key point of contact with OTP suppliers to manage compliance to relevant standards and maintain a good working relationship.

10. Provide the focus for technical support for OTP incident investigations.

· Experience of planning

· Knowledge of LOLER regulations and application

· Knowledge of Construction Design and Management Regulations Site Safety requirements

· Ability to obtain Network Rail Lift Planner competence

· Knowledge of the engineering safety management and risk assessment processes

· Ability to work under pressure and autonomously

Desirable

· Significant relevant experience of railway engineering

· Experience of the construction industry

· Experience of mentoring and coaching others

· Holder of Appointed Person competence or Network Rail Lift Planner competence

· Experience in both maintenance and projects

· Experience of leading assurance activities

Salary: - £35,582 - £40,830 per annum, pro/rata, Inner London Allowance of £3,270 and many more benefits., Keeping people safe on the railway is at the heart of everything we do, safe behaviour is therefore a requirement of working for Network Rail. Applicants should demonstrate their personal commitment to safety in their application.

Network Rail can offer you a rewarding career with competitive pay and excellent benefits including a choice of contributory pension schemes, a generous annual leave package, a bonus scheme and an annual 75% subsidy on season tickets costing up to £3000 (to a maximum amount of £2,250).

Network Rail positively embraces flexible working recognising that employees may wish to balance work and family/home life.