Location: Tamworth (with occasional travel to project sites)
Division: Story England (South & Central Region)
Are you a detail-driven planner with a passion for safety and operational excellence? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where collaboration and precision are key?
We’re looking for a Senior Access Planner to join our South & Central team, where you’ll play a pivotal role in enabling the safe and efficient delivery of rail infrastructure projects. With the opportunity to grow and transfer skills into other disciplines through our diversification strategy.
About the Role
As a Senior Access Planner, you’ll be responsible for securing and coordinating track access across multiple routes, ensuring all works are delivered safely, efficiently, and in line with industry standards. You’ll manage complex possession planning, liaise with stakeholders, and contribute to strategic access solutions that minimise disruption and maximise delivery potential.
This role offers the opportunity to broaden your experience across operational planning and interface with Transport for London infrastructure, with scope to grow into wider sectors within the business.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the planning and coordination of track access requirements across the full project lifecycle.
- Manage Engineering Haulage and On-Track Machines (OTMs) via NROL.
- Plan AC and DC isolations in accordance with route-specific standards, including SAI25.
- Produce high-quality documentation including SSOWPs using On Trac, and maintain accurate records and systems in line with NR/L2/OHS/019.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, stakeholders, and supply chain partners.
- Contribute to access strategies during tender development.
- Deliver a portfolio of work across multiple Network Rail routes and TfL infrastructure.
- Collaborate with operations teams to align access, documentation, PC arrangements, and resources.
- Attend and contribute to Access and Integration meetings.
Benefits
At Story Contracting, we invest in our people. You’ll benefit from:
- A competitive salary, company car/allowance, and pension scheme.
- Award-winning training and development opportunities.
- Health cash plan and wellbeing support.
- Hybrid working policy with flexible arrangements.
- Two paid volunteering days annually to support causes that matter to you.
The Ideal Candidate:
- SSOWP qualification and experience using RailHub and PPS.
- Proven experience planning Engineering Trains and OTMs via NROL.
- PTS certification and strong operational knowledge of railway systems.
- In-depth understanding of NR/L2/OHS/019, DWWP processes, and relevant Network Rail standards.
- Expertise in AC/DC isolations and route-specific isolation standards.
- Familiarity with planning within TfL infrastructure.
- Exceptional attention to detail, communication, and organisational skills.
- A collaborative mindset and commitment to safety excellence.
Why Join Story Contracting?
Story Contracting is a privately-owned, award-winning infrastructure company who is financially secure and agile with a wide range of public, private and third sector clients who enjoy working with our talented and committed team. Our track record for delivery on time and to budget, safely and reliably, has meant repeat business from our clients, which is reflected in our motto of ‘Do It Right!’
Our values are at the heart of everything we do - the way we work and the behaviours we display. We believe that this is what makes Story Contracting and our people exceptional
Our Values Define Us:
- Grounded – Everyone is equal at Story. We are down to earth and treat each other with respect.
- Hardworking – We all pull our weight and work hard for each other.
- Proud – We are proud of our safety, our projects, our people, our clients and the success we create together.
- Family – We nurture, train, develop and keep our people safe, just like a family. We are inclusive and do the right thing for the business and its people.
- Trusted – What we say is what we do. Our clients, our people and our communities trust us to do it right.
- Winners – We are hungry for success and want to be the best performing contractor for our clients, our people and our communities.
Every Story Matters
• We are proud to be a place where everyone can be part of the Story!
• As part of our pledge to eliminate discrimination and encourage diversity among our Story Team, our ‘Every Story’ policy Our Culture & Values - Story Contracting ensures all employees are a part of a diverse environment and always feel included.
• All applicants will receive careful consideration for employment regardless of who you are, where you come from or what you believe in.
