Profile. An ambitious, self motivated and dynamic, individual, with four years railway experience, trained at the highest level, Track Back and Possession Planning.

Having worked for the largest network maintainer, also one of the largest signal development and implementation companies in the UK. Plays an active role in the team, in which displays a high level of communication and interpersonal skills with a penchant for problem solving, working to fixed deadlines and delivering.

Skills / Training. Trackback Certificated (MTR Training).

Laser Rail - Design Route Horizontal & Vertical (NWR).

Possession Planner (W.S.Atkins).

Rimini Planner (Metronet / Track Force).

Works Scheduler (NWR).

P.P.S / G.Z.A.M Trained (NWR).

Rail Stressing Level 1 (NWR).

Rail Defects Tracker (NWR).

C.O.S.S (T) / P.T.S - Ac/Dc (Cannon Training).

London Underground Entry Permit (Morsons International).

Isotrak Certificated.

Paragon routing software Trained.

Ms Office / PC Literate.

Basic; Primavera P3 / Ms Projects.

Experience.December 2005 - Ongoing.

Works Scheduler - Maintenance (Permanent).

Network Rail (Thames Valley).

Preparing all requests within possession dates (all Departments).

Excellent planning and co-ordination skills.

Working knowledge of the Possession Planning System

Expert Knowledge of RIMINI safety arrangements

2 years+ experience of infrastructure works planning in an operational environment

Grounded in all types of planning techniques

Ability to undertake risk analysis

Good interpersonal/communication skills for working within a matrix organization

Relevant successful construction experience in railway industry.

Attending Weekly Scheduling / Planning Meetings.

Preparation of Method Statements and Risk Assessments.

Rules of the Plan / Route - Hazard directory.

Knowledge of Won / Pons & Wires.

Knowledge of Isolation Procedures.

Preparing on site Work Packs.

Creating T-47 to T-34 Planning Sheets - Q.P.D.M.

Submitting Progress spread sheets.

Assisting the Planning Manager with miscellaneous duties.

Experience.July 2005 - December 2005.

C.O.S.S / Lookout / Trackman (Contract).

Bridgen Enterprises (Norwich).

Major Renewal / Engineering sites (T3) / Balfour Beatty.

Working with B.B. Renewal's as a C.O.S.S. and skilled track staff alongside and involving on track machinery / engineering train's ensuring site's are fault checked and completed to construction standards also alongside the technical staff performing related site surveys.

Permanent way Maintenance / Network Rail.

Performing all Maintenance duties to the infrastructure, i.e. Shovel packing / M.S.P / Sleeper changes - Head checking / Rolling contact - Ballast formation / Drainage - Component renewal's and jointed track maintenance to maintain Top and Alignment / Track longevity to 'existing' track maintenance standards.

Experience. February 2005 - July 2005.

Possession Planner (Contract).

W.S.Atkins Orpington (TPWS+), M.P.I.

Submitting requests for possessions through P.P.S.

Submitting requests for protection through G.Z.A.M.

Submitting Progress spread sheets.

Planning all works within possession dates.

Planning of possession up to 26 weeks out T-26

Attending T-26 meetings through to T-6 meetings.

Preparation of Method Statements and Risk Assessments.

Preparing Rimini's for all the Red Zone & Green Zone work.

Preparing Appendix B, C & Lima forms.

Submitting Commissioning strategy.

Working from 5-mile diagrams, Quail maps, and Track diagrams.

Working from Site diagrams / Signalling diagrams.

Working from Electrification Diagrams.

Knowledge of Won / Pons & Wires.

Knowledge of Isolation Procedures.

Liaising with contractors to ensure availability.

Rules of the Plan / Route - Hazard directory.

Plan all aspects of T2's.

Preparing on site Work Packs.

Experience.January 2005 - February 2005.

RiminiPlanner (Contract).

L.U.LLillie BridgeDepot, Metronet - Morsons International.

Working with Metronet as a C.O.S.S, liaising between N.W.R and L.U.L.

Preparing Rimini's for all the Red Zone & Green Zone work.

Booking T1 & T2's through G.Z.A.M. and Plan all aspects of T2's.

Working from site diagrams / signalling diagrams / Hazard directory.

Working from 5 Mile diagrams.

Knowledge of Won / Pons & Wires Rules of the Plan / Route.

Conducted Risk Assessment of sites.

Appreciation of Risk Assessment techniques.

Preparing Method Statements.

Re-Planning jobs from Red to Green Zone.

Experience with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet Explorer.

Experience.June 2004 - January 2005.

Lookout / Trackman (Contract).

Bridgen Enterprises (Norwich).

Ultrasonic's / AMEC.

Working alongside Ultrasonic's providing Lookout protection For task's as such; Sperry / Bolt hole / Crossing depth testing, looking for Squats - Wheel burn - Spalling - Ovale's and longitudinal cracking using U3 / U5 / U14 Procedures.

Major Renewal / Engineering sites (T3) / Balfour Beatty.

Working with B.B. Renewal's as skilled track staff alongside on track machinery / engineering train's ensuring site's are fault checked and completed to construction standards.

Permanent way Maintenance / Network Rail.

Performing all maintenance duties to the infrastructure, i.e. Shovel packing / M.S.P. - Head checking / rolling contact - Ballast formation drainage - Component renewal's and jointed track maintenance to maintain Top and Alignment / Track longevity.

Experience.January 2004 - June 2004.

Production Planner, Engineering (Contract).

Aviation Metals (Milton Keynes).

Controlling and Scheduling Main Warehouse consisting of 30 staff also Billet and Single Cutting Machine teams populated by 10 men, Working alongside the Warehouse Manager. Liaising with purchasing and sales to ensure Lead times are adhered to by all sections.

Seeing through all contracts to Completion. Experience with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet Explorer.

Experience.September 2002 - January 2004.

Trackman / Lookout (Contract).

Coyle, Leda, Tillhill & Sky Blue

(West Coast, Midland & Southern regions).

Major Renewal / Engineering sites (T3) / Jarvis.

Working with Jarvis Renewal's as skilled track staff alongside on track machinery / engineering train's ensuring site's are fault checked and completed to construction standards.

Railway (Renewals/Defaults) / Carillion.

Working with Carillion Renewal's and Permanent way as skilled track staff ensuring site's are fault checked and completed to Maintenance / construction standard's.

Permanent way Maintenance / Network Rail.

Performing all maintenance duties to the infrastructure, i.e. Shovel packing / M.S.P. - Head checking / rolling contact - Ballast formation drainage - Component renewal's and jointed track maintenance to maintain Top and Alignment / Track longevity.

Leaf fall contract (Adhesion control) / Tillhill - Kpr.

Acting emergency response team, inspecting and treating all reported adhesion problems under signaller requested T2x protection also liaising with Maintenance operation manager (M.O.M).

Experience.October 2000 - August 2002.

Transport Scheduler / Planner (Permanent).

TESCO N.D.C.

Receiving Satellite transmissions.

Paragon Routing Software Trained.

Isotrak Certificated.

Experience using Denver systems and Host.

Experience using Ms Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Conversing with haulers / Customers. (Including R.O.I.)

Planning fleet consisting of 87 cabs, 192+ units.

Working to fixed deadlines.

Performing trackers and work analysis.

Creating work plans for transport / warehouse offices.

Developing and implementing procedures to incorporate

the Tesco 'Extra' and 'Metro' Stores.

Qualifications.Cliff Park High School 1991-92.

Attleborough High School 1992-93.

7 G.C.S.E's grades C-D, including English and Mathematics.

NorwichCity College1993-94.

H.N.D in Engineering. (Incomplete due to relocation)

Interests. I enjoy music and have an eclectic taste.

I like to maintain a good level of fitness and enjoy jogging.

Finally I enjoy learning at all levels.

Additional Info'. Full Uk Driving Licence held and Vehicle owner.