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On behalf of Network Rail, we are looking for an Access Coordinator for a 6 month contract which is a hybrid role up to 4 days a week in the nearest NWR office based in the Greater Manchester area which may include Manchester or Stockport locations

Network Rail is at the heart of revitalising Britain’s railway. From Crossrail – Europe’s largest civil engineering project – to investment in world-class stations and major programmes of electrification, we are involved in some of the most ambitious and diverse ventures that this country has ever seen. We at Network Rail are dedicated to becoming one of Britain's best employers and believe this starts with placing the candidate at the heart of everything we do!

Arrange track access to support efficient delivery of maintenance and third party works in accordance with planning timescales. Produce and maintain the Delivery Unit Possession Plan.

As a Access Coordinator, your main responsibilities will be:

• Manage the application of all access and isolation requests for the Delivery Unit.
• Produce and manage the Delivery Unit Period Possession Plan.
• Work in partnership with planners and rail teams
• Optimise the use of possessions and isolations.
• Submit possessions and Temporary Speed Restriction requests using the Possession Planning System (PPS).
• Manage the possession change control process.
• Process isolation requests and pass to the Isolation Planner.

Essential Skills

• Knowledge of access planning processes and systems
• Detailed knowledge of relevant standards and procedures
• Knowledge of maintenance processes and techniques
• Good geographical knowledge
• Good interpersonal, communication and organisational skills
• Strong self starter with a pro active approach to all duties

Desirable Skills

• Rail experience as an assess coordinator in a similar role would be highly beneficial

Please be aware that this role can only be worked within the UK and not Overseas.

Network Rail is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. They welcome applications from everyone.

Disability Confident

As a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, Network Rail guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. This scheme encourages candidates with a disability and/or neurodivergence to apply. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance.

Armed Forces Covenant

Network Rail guarantees to interview veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance.

In applying for this role, you acknowledge the following "this role falls in scope of the Off Payroll Working in the Public Sector legislation. Any rates of payment quoted will reflect the gross rate per day for the assignment and will be subject to appropriate taxes and statutory costs. As such the payment to the intermediary and your income resulting from this contract will be different".