Long Term Planning and Engineering Access Manager

Overview

Freightliner is the UK’s largest maritime intermodal logistics operator, transporting containers from all major deep‑sea ports to our national network of inland terminals. We also operate a leading freight service in the UK Heavy Haul rail freight market and across Europe, connecting countries via intermodal and heavy haul rail freight services.

Responsibilities

• Lead the long‑term planning process for engineering access across Freightliner’s portfolio.
• Analyse Network Rail engineering plans, timetables, and strategic schemes to understand business impacts and future opportunities.
• Represent Freightliner at access planning forums, industry working groups, and stakeholder meetings.
• Negotiate and influence long‑term access arrangements to protect operational performance and customer commitments.
• Provide forward‑looking planning insights for internal teams.
• Monitor upcoming infrastructure changes, enhancement schemes, and regulatory developments.
• Produce high‑quality reports, forecasts, and scenario analyses.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with Network Rail route teams and industry partners.

Qualifications

• Understanding of UK rail operations, timetabling, access planning, or infrastructure engineering.
• Ability to analyse complex data and translate findings into strategies.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package, influential role in shaping the company’s strategic direction, collaborative working environment, opportunities for career development, and a competitive pension scheme.

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