Location
Romford, GB
Department Name
DG Programme Manager SPC Indirect (821090) G1
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Brief Description
Our Works Delivery Signalling team in Anglia focus on all works of a signalling nature. Minor, complex or multi-disciplinary works. Some notable examples of works we have completed are:
- Level Crossing Risk Reduction work / schemes at Level Crossings throughout the Anglia area
- Minor Renewals works for the Anglia Route
- Reliability and Performance minor works inc renewals works for Third Parties
As a team, we will be making huge improvements to the route which will affect hundreds of thousands of customers every single day spanning complex, dynamic projects. If you have a passion for signalling and challenges, join us.
You'll have the opportunity to work across everything from signalling renewals to improvement schemes, your team will keep the network and its assets working safely and reliably. With clear, supportive and engaging leadership, you'll be a part of our vision for team engagement and safe delivery.
About The Role (External)
Every day will be different, but key responsibilities will include:
- 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.
We are looking for someone who meets the below criteria:
- 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 relevant discipline 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)
Network Rail encourages applications regardless of age, disability, marital status (including civil partnerships), pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, transgender status, sex (or gender), employment status, trade union affiliation, or other relevant factor. We will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. We positively support flexible working recognising that employees may wish to balance work and home life.
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. Applicants should demonstrate their personal dedication to safety in their application!
We follow a structured pay framework:
Band 4C £43,588 - £50,018
Closing Date: 15 th June 2025
Network Rail can offer you a
rewarding career with competitive pay and excellent benefits including:
- £3,270 inner London allowance
- 75% off the cost of a season ticket for travel to work
- 75% off leisure travel for yourself and family members
- Flexible working arrangements
- 28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
- A choice of contributory pension schemes
Our passengers and freight users are at the heart of everything we do. We help connect people to their friends and families and get goods to their destination safely and efficiently. We're an organisation where people matter.
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We're continuing to build a diverse organisation which is representative of the people we serve. We want to harness the skills and expertise of our people and attract the best talent, to enable a safe and accessible railway for everyone. To learn why inclusion is important to us, please click
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About our people and the recruitment process –
We're an inclusive employer of choice and we welcome applications from everyone!
We encourage our colleagues to work flexibly, as we know traditional working patterns don't always fit. If you want to consider working flexibly, just let us know and we'll do our best to help and invest in your career with us, whilst you have a healthy work life balance.
We're also a Disability Confident Leader employer 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.
Please note, all offers with network rail will be subject to a medical assessment and negative drugs and alcohol test. 
