The Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU) is a £10.7 billion Programme of activities that is improving the railway between York and Manchester via Leeds and Huddersfield. Stretching across the North of England, this key 76-mile Transpennine railway serves 23 stations, crosses over and dips under 285 bridges and viaducts, passes through six miles of tunnels, and crosses over 11 level crossings. Proposed improvements as will deliver a hard-working, reliable railway for passengers, allowing for trains with more seats, more services and faster journey times. Here are a few of the benefits we offer: 28-day annual leave with the option to buy and sell days Choice of pension schemes 75% discretionary 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. We're committed to creating a diverse, inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. To discover more about our ED identify clashes early and support practical resolution. Manage the construction interface with Arch Co in relation to delivery timescales, dependencies and site constraints, maintaining effective communication with the relevant project and integration leads. Lead on the Asset Management Plan (AMP) development and asset handback in collaboration with the Integration and project, close-out teams, operations, maintenance and asset-management teams, ensuring construction evidence is complete and available when required. Provide construction input to quality planning, inspection and test planning, temporary works, non-conformance management and investigations, while maintaining clear accountability with the responsible delivery organisation. Monitor the timely resolution of non-conformities and construction issues that may affect entry into service or asset handback, escalating unresolved matters and supporting root-cause analysis and lessons learned. Undertake project reviews, construction reporting and auditing using the agreed Alliance and Network Rail arrangements, providing accurate status, key risks, decisions required and recommended actions. Contribute construction advice to programme, schedule and risk-management activities, stakeholder communications, sustainability objectives and other project interfaces where consultation is required. Lead, coach and support construction personnel within the assigned remit, including competence, objectives, performance, wellbeing and development responsibilities where formally allocated. Experience in maintenance / construction management, processes and techniques Knowledge of safety and compliance management processes Detailed knowledge of relevant standards and procedures Substantial experience in an operational railway construction environment Knowledge of other functional disciplines Accident and incident investigation competence appropriate to the role Good interpersonal, influencing, communication and organisation skills It would be advantageous: Incorporated Engineer Membership of professional body NEBOSH Certificate Relevant railway safety, assurance and construction management training The ideal candidate will: Be an experienced railway construction leader who can operate confidently across a complex alliance environment. They will combine strong site leadership with sound technical and commercial judgement, be comfortable challenging plans and unsafe behaviours, and build effective relationships across project, design, integration, operations, maintenance and asset teams. They will be visible, organised and delivery-focused, with the ability to turn programme requirements into clear priorities for construction teams while maintaining high standards of safety, quality, assurance and professional conduct. Key Information Number of Positions: 1 Contract Type: Permanent Hours: Full Time Location: Geographical Area: North West England Closing Date: 23-OCT-2026 Job Category: Business, Commercial and Project Management Function: Eastern Region Organisation: IN TRU - West of Leeds Delivery (457310) G2 #J-18808-Ljbffr
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