Rail Operational Specialist

D2 are an independent and growing, professional services business. Since formation in 2011, we have developed a comprehensive suite of programme management capabilities. We combine our industry expertise with innovative thinking and digital products to develop close relationships with our clients our clients and deliver our commitments. We are actively engaged on some of the largest infrastructure projects across the UK and Canada, performing to our mission statement:

“Working together to develop intelligent programme management solutions, helping to deliver a more sustainable world”.

Overview of Role:

Recruiting experienced Rail Operations Lead to lead D2 capability in this area with our clients in UK & Canada. Initially working on high-profile infrastructure projects across the North West and looking to expand our service offering in UK & Ireland and Canada.

Responsibilities:

• Leading D2 rail operations team and developing this service offering to new and existing clients in UK & Ireland and Canada.
• Responsible for delivery of Rail Operations support and advice in accordance with Client requirements.
• Provide innovation, collaboration, and technical excellence to ensure time efficient, exemplary quality outputs in terms of rail operations.
• The ability to deliver rail operations advice during various stages of the project lifecycle for new and existing infrastructure changes.
• Build and maintain long lasting Client relationships, providing “best in class” service, while upholding our Core Values of Trust > People > Integrity > Innovation.
• Responsible for provision of support to junior/ intermediate operations team to aid in delivery of the above.

Requirements:

• Member of a relevant professional body with chartered status (or working towards this) and/or educated to degree level.
• Ability to communicate the programme to stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience of rail operations advice/support on large multidisciplinary projects.
• Strong understanding and knowledge of rail infrastructure
• Experience of working with TOC’s, FOC’s and rail maintenance teams on major infrastructure programmes.
• Knowledge of/experience in the UK infrastructure projects
• Provides operational expertise to support in the development and delivery of schemes across the route & regions in UK

Benefits:

• Competitive salary (Salary dependant on experience level)
• Pension scheme
• 25 days holiday + option to buy 4 days.
• Additional 1 day holiday for your birthday
• Private healthcare and employee assistance programme
• Group life insurance.
• Medi Cash health insurance providing cashback towards everyday healthcare bills.
• Enhanced family leave, including maternity/ paternity/ adoption.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Financial and technical support for professional memberships
• Hybrid working
• Summer and Winter staff celebration events

Core Values:

We pride ourselves on behaving and delivering to our core values:

People – We encourage diversity whilst investing in, and developing, the very best talent.

Integrity - Our reputation, passion, and commitment inspire trust and integrity.

Community - We are a collaborative community, understanding challenges from every angle, exploring innovative solutions based on our expert knowledge.

Innovation – We are driven to inspire others with fresh creative ideas based on continuously learning.