Works Delivery Manager (Conductor Rail )

London, England, United Kingdom

12/20/2024

Location

Blackfriars, GB

Department Name

CP MW E&P Kent & Sussex, Indirect (870148) G1

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Brief Description

This role is responsible for the planning and safe delivery of the Plain Line and Switches & Crossings Refurbishment workbank aligned to the London Bridge Delivery Unit geographical area. This role manages a direct labour workforce.

Manage and direct the Works Delivery team to deliver inspection, maintenance and renewal of assets to standards. Manage activities within agreed resource levels, budget and unit cost measures to achieve safety, asset performance, cost and quality business targets.

About The Role (External)

Key Accountabilities:

• Manage and direct the Works Delivery team and Contractors to achieve business and
  
  
  

functional objectives and meet key performance measures.

• Manage the development of individuals and the engagement of the team.
• Manage the arrangements for staff competence and welfare.
• Adhere to company policies and procedures.
• Carry out work safely and in accordance with the safe systems of work procedures method
  
  
  

statements, plans and other instructions.

• Implement safety, asset performance, reliability, productivity and efficiency improvement
  
  
  

initiatives.

• Manage the development of work plans that enables work to be delivered safely, efficiently
  
  
  

and compliant to standards.

• Manage and direct the inspection, faulting, maintenance and renewal of assets to
  
  
  

standards.

• Manage and check the quality of work delivered and confirm assets are compliant to
  
  
  

standards.

• Manage the preparation of work and resource specifications, method statements and
  
  
  

plans.

• Manage information to update systems, databases and records.
• Undertake a programme of staff surveillance, work quality and asset condition checks.
• Contribute to your own development and that of others.
• Discharge the relevant duties assigned to the ‘CDM Contractor' (Network Rail
  
  
  

Infrastructure Limited) in accordance with the Construction, Design and Management (CDM) Regulations.

Experience, skills, knowledge and competencies:

• Experience of managing and directing a team.
• Experience of team leadership and development.
• Experience of managing the production and delivery of a comprehensive and compliant work
• programme.
• Able to demonstrate, promote and embed safe working behaviours within the team.
• Able to lead and implement change and improvement initiatives.
• Able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Able to coach, influence and develop others.
• Knowledge of electrification and plant maintenance and construction management processes,
• systems and standards.
• Knowledge of budget management and cost/waste control processes and techniques.
• Knowledge of the Construction, Design and Management Regulations.
• Hold and retain competencies relevant to this post and required by business need.
• Ideally hold (or be working towards) an NVQ level 3 or 4 (or equivalent) in a relevant subject or have attained the appropriate level of knowledge gained through equivalent relevant
  
  
  

experience.

• Able and willing to drive vehicles as required by business need.
  
  
  

How To Apply (External)

Salary £ 43588 (starting from)

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Closing date: 9th January 2025

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.

Please note the recruitment process for this role is a Competency based interview.

We're dedicated to creating an inclusive environment and we welcome applications from everyone!

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.

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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.

Drugs and Alcohol Standard:

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