West Midlands Trains has an exciting opportunity for a HS2 Train Planning Manager to join our Train Planning Team based at our Head Office in Birmingham. This role is a fixed term contract until May 2019.

The HS2 Train Planning Manager will have the ability to perform most disciplines within the Train Planning Unit. This may include anything from train timing, rolling stock diagramming to rail replacement bus timing/procurement in conjunction with HS2 enabling works and associated major project schemes.

Reporting to the Engineering Access Manager, the Train Planning Manager will develop and implement the most cost-effective amended train plans when track access is restricted. They will also Create robust train paths in conjunction with HS2 enabling works and other major engineering projects.

The successful candidate will be an analytical thinker, with the ability to communicate complex planning data to line managers. They will be adaptable, proactive and be able to work on their own initiative. Although training will be provided, some knowledge of VoyagerPlan and Microsoft Office software would be desirable.

In return we will offer in addition to a competitive salary a wealth of benefits including free standard travel on West Midlands Trains and other Abellio group trains for you, your partner and any dependent children in addition to a 75% discount on all other train operating companies over most of the UK rail network, enrolment of our West Midland Railways Pension Scheme and our pension salary sacrifice scheme – Smart Pensions.

We reserve the right to withdraw this advert at any time due to high volumes of applications (please submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment).

Applications will be considered from internal colleagues with 6 months experience after completion of their probationary period and a full check of absence and disciplinary records.