Works Manager in Basildon

Works Delivery Manager – South Essex Salary: £45,000 – £55,000 + benefits Permanent Opportunity A leading infrastructure services provider is seeking an experienced Works Delivery Manager to join their team delivering a key maintenance contract across multiple railway stations throughout South Essex. This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled manager with experience in rail, civils, building fabric, facilities management or infrastructure maintenance to take ownership of reactive and planned preventative maintenance activities. The Role: As Works Delivery Manager, you will be responsible for the successful delivery of reactive and PPM works across a portfolio of 26 stations. You will manage operational teams, subcontractors, resources and client expectations to ensure works are delivered safely, efficiently and in line with contractual KPIs. Key responsibilities include: * Managing reactive maintenance and planned preventative maintenance (PPM) activities across building fabric and civils works. * Leading and supporting site operatives through briefings, technical guidance and performance reviews. * Managing subcontractors to ensure quality, safety and programme requirements are achieved. * Coordinating labour, materials, plant, vehicles and equipment. * Monitoring and driving performance against contractual KPIs. * Preparing quotations and managing client instructions from initial request through to completion. * Maintaining strong relationships with clients and providing regular progress reporting. * Ensuring all systems, records and compliance documentation are accurate and up to date. * Carrying out audits, inspections and supporting continuous improvement across delivery teams. Requirements: * Previous experience managing maintenance, civils, construction or infrastructure delivery teams. * Strong understanding of reactive and PPM works. * Experience managing subcontractors and operational resources. * Excellent communication and client management skills. * Ability to manage multiple workstreams and prioritise effectively. * Rail/PTS experience is highly desirable, however candidates from civils, highways, FM or similar backgrounds will also be considered. Additional Information: * Location: South Essex * Salary: £45,000 – £55,000 * Some limited out-of-hours support required * On-call rota included If you are an experienced Works Manager, Delivery Manager, Site Manager or Maintenance Manager looking for your next challenge, this could be an excellent opportunity to join a growing infrastructure team