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We're committed to creating a diverse, inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. To discover more about our ED&I commitments click here . We value flexibility and understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance. As a Disability Confident Leader, we'll do everything we can to accommodate any needs throughout the recruitment process.
Safe behaviouris a requirement of working for Network Rail. Applicants should be able to demonstrate their awareness of our safety vision .
We are seeking a Works Delivery Manager to l ead and direct the Works Delivery team in the safe and efficient delivery of asset inspection, maintenance and renewal activities. You will manage people, resources, budgets and unit costs, ensuring work is delivered to required standards while achieving safety, performance, quality and cost targets. Working collaboratively with stakeholders, you will drive operational excellence and continuous improvement across the team.
This is a permanent role based in London Stratford Place.
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.
- Monitor and maintain an effective service to customers and key stakeholders.
- 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, prepare scopes of work as required.
- 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 in accordance with the Construction, Design and Management (CDM) Regulations.
What's in it for you
Salary Band 4C: £43,588 - £53,167
Here are a few of the benefits we offer
- 28-day annual leave with the option to buy and sell days
- Inner London Allowance £3,270
- Choice of pension schemes
- 75% discount of leisure travel for you and your family
- 5 days paid volunteer or carers leave
- Up to 75% subsidised Rail and Underground travel
- Gym Pass -access to gyms across UK
- My Benefits platform- giving national and local retail discount
Our aim is to ensure your candidate experience is as positive as possible. If you require reasonable adjustments at any point, simply let us know and we'll do our best to assist you.
Some of our roles require face to face Drugs & Alcohol testing. We will share further details with you as part of your formal offer.
For further information about the role contactCraig Bathgate: Craig.Bathgate@networkrail.co.uk
Your experience and skills
We are looking for someone who meets the below essential 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
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Able to coach, influence and develop others
- Knowledge of buildings construction, buildings management or civil engineering 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
Key Information
Number of Positions:
1
Contract Type:
Permanent
Hours:
Full Time
Location:
Geographical Area:
London (Inside M25)
Closing Date:
24-OCT-2026
Job Category:
Station Operations
Function:
Eastern Region
Organisation:
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