Location
Cardiff, GB
Department Name
Wales & Western Region
About Network Rail
At Network Rail, we’re part of a large family serving millions of passengers and freight users throughout the UK every day. Our service impacts millions of people and we strive to become more efficient as we enhance, maintain, and operate our network.
Our passengers and freight users are at the heart of everything we do. We help connect people to their friends and families and get goods to their destination safely and efficiently. We’re an organisation where people matter. When you're part of our team, you matter to us, and you matter to millions.
Watch our video to find out more!
The Wales & Western region includes more than 2,700 miles of railway and we serve communities and businesses of Wales, the Thames Valley, West of England, and the Southwest Peninsula.
Our ambition to be responsive to passengers and freight users drives us every day and we're empowered to do the right thing for those who use the rail network. We actively challenge unsafe practices and take responsibility for addressing risks, resolving issues, and protecting safety and wellbeing.
About our people and the recruitment process - We’re an inclusive employer of choice and we welcome applications from everyone!
As a Network Rail employee, you will enjoy a wide range of benefits!
- Privileged staff travel - Leisure travel discount of 75% on all leisure travel and includes family members.
- A subsidy of up to 75% on rail and underground season tickets if you travel to work on the train.
- GWR ticket alliance – Heavily discounted all day passes for you and up to 3 friends and family to use across the GWR network.
- Benefits package including healthcare offers, a cycle to work scheme, discounted healthcare club membership, and a discounted offers and benefits including childcare, healthcare and online shopping site.
- A range of Pension schemes to choose from
- Effectively manage work-life balance with a 35hrs per week contract, flexible leave, and enhanced family friendly support.
- 5 days paid volunteering leave.
- 2 weeks paid reserve leave for the Armed Forces community.
In Wales and Western region, you will have the opportunity to join PROUD, our reward and recognition scheme where you can say thanks and recognise colleagues across the region who have demonstrated outstanding values and behaviours.
To find out more about the benefits at Network Rail, click here .
We want to help deliver a railway which is safe, reliable, affordable and that provides great customer service to everyone .
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Yn Network Rail, rydym yn rhan o deulu mawr sy’n gwasanaethu miliynau o deithwyr a defnyddwyr nwyddau ledled y DU bob dydd. Mae ein gwasanaeth yn effeithio ar filiynau o bobl ac rydym yn ymdrechu i ddod yn fwy effeithlon wrth i ni wella, cynnal a gweithredu ein rhwydwaith.
Mae ein teithwyr a’n defnyddwyr nwyddau wrth wraidd popeth a wnawn. Rydym yn helpu i gysylltu pobl â'u ffrindiau a'u teuluoedd a chael nwyddau i'w cyrchfan yn ddiogel ac yn effeithlon. Rydym yn sefydliad lle mae pobl yn bwysig. Pan fyddwch chi'n rhan o'n tîm, rydych chi'n bwysig i ni, ac rydych chi'n bwysig i filiynau. Gwyliwch ein fideo i ddarganfod mwy!
Mae rhanbarth Wales & Western yn cynnwys mwy na 2,700 milltir o reilffordd ac rydym yn gwasanaethu cymunedau a busnesau Cymru, Dyffryn Tafwys, Gorllewin Lloegr, a Phenrhyn De-orllewin Lloegr.
Mae ein huchelgais i fod yn ymatebol i deithwyr a defnyddwyr nwyddau yn ein gyrru bob dydd ac rydym wedi'n grymuso i wneud y peth iawn i'r rhai sy'n defnyddio'r rhwydwaith rheilffyrdd. Rydym yn mynd ati i herio arferion anniogel ac yn cymryd cyfrifoldeb am fynd i’r afael â risgiau, datrys problemau, ac amddiffyn diogelwch a lles.
Am ein pobl a’r broses recriwtio - Rydym yn gyflogwr cynhwysol o ddewis ac rydym yn croesawu ceisiadau gan bawb!
Fel gweithiwr Network Rail, byddwch yn mwynhau ystod eang o fanteision!
- Teithio staff breintiedig - Gostyngiad teithio hamdden o 75% ar bob taith hamdden ac mae'n cynnwys aelodau o'r teulu.
- Cymhorthdal o hyd at 75% ar docynnau tymor rheilffordd a thanddaearol os byddwch yn teithio i'r gwaith ar y trên.
- Cynghrair tocynnau GWR – Tocyn diwrnod cyfan am bris gostyngol i chi a hyd at 3 ffrind a theulu i'w defnyddio ar draws rhwydwaith GWR.
- Pecyn buddion yn cynnwys cynigion gofal iechyd, cynllun beicio i'r gwaith, aelodaeth clwb gofal iechyd am bris gostyngol, a chynigion a buddion gostyngol gan gynnwys gofal plant, gofal iechyd a safle siopa ar-lein.
- Amrywiaeth o gynlluniau pensiwn i ddewis ohonynt
- Rheoli cydbwysedd bywyd a gwaith yn effeithiol gyda chontract 35 awr yr wythnos, absenoldeb hyblyg, a chymorth gwell sy'n ystyriol o deuluoedd.
- 5 diwrnod o absenoldeb gwirfoddoli â thâl.
- 2 wythnos o absenoldeb gyda thâl wrth gefn i gymuned y Lluoedd Arfog.
Yn rhanbarth Cymru a’r Gorllewin, cewch gyfle i ymuno â PROUD, ein cynllun gwobrwyo a chydnabod lle gallwch ddiolch a chydnabod cydweithwyr ar draws y rhanbarth sydd wedi dangos gwerthoedd ac ymddygiad rhagorol.
I ddarganfod mwy am y buddion yn Network Rail, cliciwch yma.
Rydym am helpu i ddarparu rheilffordd sy'n ddiogel, yn ddibynadwy, yn fforddiadwy ac sy'n darparu gwasanaeth cwsmeriaid gwych i bawb. I gael rhagor o wybodaeth am Network Rail cliciwch yma
Brief Description
To manage, control, negotiate and develop a safe, efficient and robust Route Engineering Access Plan, supporting the delivery of the Route Strategic Business Plan, minimising financial exposure and resolving access conflicts through industry engagement and consultation.
Rheoli, rheoli, negodi a datblygu Cynllun Mynediad Peirianneg Llwybr diogel, effeithlon a chadarn, gan gefnogi’r gwaith o gyflawni Cynllun Busnes Strategol y Llwybr, lleihau amlygiad ariannol a datrys gwrthdaro mynediad trwy ymgysylltu ac ymgynghori â diwydiant.
About The Role (External)
Your Main Responsibilities will be to:
- Develop and manage the Engineering Access Statement and Period Possession Plan including Temporary Speed Restriction (TSR) strategies and compliance in accordance with industry timescales and standards.
- Manage the Network Code late change control process and subsequent late disruptive access negotiations with customers, delivering the best overall industry value.
- Negotiate and resolve issues under dispute and any access easement requests from TOC/FOCs, notifying appropriate constraints to Planning Teams and Work Deliverers.
- Develop and maintain effective working relationships with TOC/FOCs, Planning Teams and Work Deliverers to facilitate delivery of the Engineering Access Plan, minimising exposure to Schedule 4.
- Provide management, direction and support to the planning team, acting as a role model through coaching and mentoring, to develop and enhance team performance.
- Support the process for identifying and co-ordinating Capacity Study requirements to maximise network capacity.
- Provide Route input to National industry communications and media in connection with disruptive engineering access, including mapping and engineering lookaheads.
- Identify and resolve root causes of possession related Train Delay attribution through investigation.
- Promote a proactive continuous improvement culture, sharing knowledge and best practice across the industry.
You will ideally have
- Knowledge of relevant railway geography and network capability
- Knowledge of relevant train services and network capacity
- Able to work under pressure within a continuous planning process
- Able to evaluate complex factors and make decisions to maximise benefit to Network Rail
- Good communication skills and a customer focussed approach
- Influencing skills
What Could Set You Apart
- Knowledge of the Network Code and Track Access Conditions
Not sure if you meet all the requirements? Let us decide.
Eich Prif Gyfrifoldebau fydd:
- Datblygu a rheoli'r Datganiad Mynediad Peirianyddol a'r Cynllun Meddiant Cyfnod gan gynnwys strategaethau Cyfyngiadau Cyflymder Dros Dro (TSR) a chydymffurfiaeth yn unol ag amserlenni a safonau'r diwydiant.
- Rheoli proses rheoli newid hwyr y Cod Rhwydwaith a thrafodaethau mynediad aflonyddgar hwyr dilynol gyda chwsmeriaid, gan sicrhau gwerth cyffredinol gorau'r diwydiant.
- Negodi a datrys materion sy'n destun anghydfod ac unrhyw geisiadau hawddfraint mynediad gan TOC/FOCs, gan hysbysu'r cyfyngiadau priodol i Dimau Cynllunio a Chyflwynwyr Gwaith.
- Datblygu a chynnal perthnasoedd gwaith effeithiol gyda TOC/FOCs, Timau Cynllunio a Chyflwynwyr Gwaith i hwyluso'r gwaith o gyflawni'r Cynllun Mynediad Peirianyddol, gan leihau amlygiad i Atodlen 4.
- Darparu rheolaeth, cyfeiriad a chefnogaeth i'r tîm cynllunio, gan weithredu fel model rôl trwy hyfforddi a mentora, i ddatblygu a gwella perfformiad tîm.
- Cefnogi'r broses ar gyfer nodi a chydlynu gofynion yr Astudiaeth Capasiti i wneud y mwyaf o gapasiti'r rhwydwaith.
- Darparu mewnbwn Llwybr i gyfathrebiadau a chyfryngau diwydiant Cenedlaethol mewn cysylltiad â mynediad aflonyddgar i beirianneg, gan gynnwys mapiau a rhagolygon peirianneg.
- Nodi a datrys achosion sylfaenol priodoli Oedi Trên yn ymwneud â meddiant trwy ymchwiliad.
- Hyrwyddo diwylliant o welliant parhaus rhagweithiol, gan rannu gwybodaeth ac arfer gorau ar draws y diwydiant.
Yn ddelfrydol bydd gennych chi
- Gwybodaeth am ddaearyddiaeth rheilffyrdd perthnasol a gallu rhwydwaith
- Gwybodaeth am wasanaethau trên perthnasol a chapasiti'r rhwydwaith
- Gallu gweithio dan bwysau o fewn proses gynllunio barhaus
- Gallu gwerthuso ffactorau cymhleth a gwneud penderfyniadau i sicrhau'r budd mwyaf i Network Rail
- Sgiliau cyfathrebu da a dull sy'n canolbwyntio ar y cwsmer
- Sgiliau dylanwadu
Beth allai eich gosod ar wahân
- Gwybodaeth am God y Rhwydwaith ac Amodau Mynediad Trac
Ddim yn siŵr a ydych chi'n bodloni'r holl ofynion? Gadewch i ni benderfynu.
How To Apply (External)
Salary: This role is a band 4C £43,588 - £51,719 per annum.
Closing date: 26 th August 2025 Late applications will not be accepted.
Please get your application in as soon as possible, we may close the advert before the listed closing date if we receive enough applications.Late applications will not be accepted.
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We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status. Click here for more information.
Diversity and inclusion are more than just buzz words for us. We’re constantly striving to make sure we provide a welcoming and safe environment for everyone.We recognise that certain groups are under-represented within our team and we’re working closely with our regional diversity and inclusion networks to make sure we support these groups as best as we can.
We are working in conjunction with the Cultural Fusion team. If you would like support with your application or interview please contact Wales&
[email protected] or visit the connect page: Wales and Western Cultural Fusion (sharepoint.com) . For all other support please contact your HR Business Partner.
Network Rail is a Disability Confident Leader and we’ll try our best to adapt the process and offer a reasonable alternative to help support people with disabilities access, apply and interview for roles. You can visit Evenbreak’s Career Hive for advice on accessibility support if you’re unsure of the options available. Should you require any reasonable adjustments/modifications, please add a note to your application.
All offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks. Click here for more information
Our Drugs and Alcohol Standard has changed. All prospective candidates will be required to undergo and pass a drugs and alcohol test. Your application will be rescinded if you record a positive test. All positive drugs and alcohol test results for prospective candidates will be securely held on Sentinel database and a 5-year suspension from applying for a safety critical role, a role which requires PTS certification or a Key Safety role on Network Rail Managed Infrastructure will be enforced.
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.You should demonstrate your personal dedication to safety on your application.
Cyflog: Mae'r rôl hon yn fand 4C £43,588 - £51,719 y flwyddyn.
Dyddiad cau: 26 Awst 2025 Ni fydd ceisiadau hwyr yn cael eu derbyn.
Sylwch - gall y rôl hon gau'n gynnar os byddwn yn cael digon o ymgeiswyr.
Anfonwch eich cais i mewn cyn gynted â phosibl, efallai y byddwn yn cau'r hysbyseb cyn y dyddiad cau a restrir os byddwn yn derbyn digon o geisiadau. Ni fydd ceisiadau hwyr yn cael eu derbyn.
Cliciwch ‘gwneud cais nawr’ i wneud cais.
Rydym yn gyflogwr cyfle cyfartal ac yn gwerthfawrogi amrywiaeth. Nid ydym yn gwahaniaethu ar sail hil, crefydd, tarddiad cenedlaethol, rhyw, cyfeiriadedd rhywiol, oedran, statws priodasol, na statws anabledd. Cliciwch yma am fwy o wybodaeth.
Mae amrywiaeth a chynhwysiant yn fwy na dim ond geiriau gwefr i ni. Rydym bob amser yn ymdrechu i sicrhau ein bod yn darparu amgylchedd croesawgar a diogel i bawb. Rydym yn cydnabod bod rhai grwpiau wedi’u tangynrychioli o fewn ein tîm ac rydym yn gweithio’n agos gyda’n rhwydweithiau amrywiaeth a chynhwysiant rhanbarthol i wneud yn siŵr ein bod yn cefnogi’r grwpiau hyn orau ag y gallwn.
Rydym yn gweithio ar y cyd â’r tîm Cyfuno Diwylliannol. Os hoffech gefnogaeth gyda'ch cais neu gyfweliad cysylltwch â Wales&
[email protected] neu ewch i'r dudalen cysylltu: Wales and Western Cultural Fusion (sharepoint.com). Am bob cymorth arall, cysylltwch â'ch Partner Busnes AD.
Mae Network Rail yn Arweinydd Hyderus o ran Anabledd a byddwn yn gwneud ein gorau i addasu’r broses a chynnig dewis arall rhesymol i helpu i gefnogi pobl ag anableddau i gael mynediad, gwneud cais a chyfweld am rolau. Gallwch ymweld â Evenbreak’s Career Hive am gyngor ar gymorth hygyrchedd os nad ydych yn siŵr o’r opsiynau sydd ar gael. Os bydd angen unrhyw addasiadau/addasiadau rhesymol arnoch, ychwanegwch nodyn at eich cais.
Mae pob cynnig cyflogaeth yn amodol ar gwblhau gwiriadau cyn cyflogaeth yn foddhaol. Cliciwch yma am fwy o wybodaeth
Mae ein Safon Cyffuriau ac Alcohol wedi newid. Bydd gofyn i bob darpar ymgeisydd gael a phasio prawf cyffuriau ac alcohol. Bydd eich cais yn cael ei ddileu os byddwch yn cofnodi prawf positif. Bydd holl ganlyniadau profion cyffuriau ac alcohol positif ar gyfer darpar ymgeiswyr yn cael eu cadw’n ddiogel ar gronfa ddata Sentinel a bydd gwaharddiad 5 mlynedd rhag ymgeisio am rôl sy’n hollbwysig i ddiogelwch, rôl sy’n gofyn am ardystiad PTS neu rôl Diogelwch Allweddol ar Seilwaith a Reolir gan Network Rail yn cael ei orfodi.
Mae cadw pobl yn ddiogel ar y rheilffordd wrth wraidd popeth a wnawn. Mae ymddygiad diogel felly yn un o ofynion gweithio i Network Rail. Dylech ddangos eich ymroddiad personol i ddiogelwch ar eich cais.
