Job Description

Network Rail has played a key role in keeping the country moving during the coronavirus pandemic - and we will play an equally important part in rebuilding from it.

We get people where they need to be, whether they are commuting to work, visiting friends or family, or going for a night out.

We make millions of lives better every day and have a vital job in driving the economy and prosperity of the nation!

Over the coming years we will be building and improving crucial rail links between the country\'s biggest cities, making our services faster, more comfortable and more reliable for the people who rely on us.

We\'re also changing our organisation to put the passenger at the heart of everything we do, to make our people even prouder to work for us and to be recognised as a true leader in our industry.

In joining Network Rail, you\'re not only joining an organisation with a vital role to play for the country, but also a team of more than 40,000 people, and a business dedicated to being one of Britain\'s best employers.

Does this sound like a team you\'d love to be a part of?

Brief Description

There is an exciting opportunity to join us in a role that is vital to our success. We are looking for a Works Delivery Manager [Distribution & Plant] to join our York Holgate team.

Managing and directing the Works Delivery team to deliver inspection, maintenance and renewal of assets to standards. We work on the 650v power system to signalling assets, Class 2 fuse installs, Uninterruptable Power Systems, battery systems, depot and level crossing lighting installations, points heating systems, generator systems, control panels and power supply systems to the overhead line system amongst other works. Manage activities within agreed resource levels, budget and unit cost measures to achieve safety, asset performance, cost and quality business targets.

Role and Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

1. Manage and direct the Works Delivery team and Contractors to achieve business and functional objectives and meet key performance measures.

2. Manage the development of individuals and the engagement of the team.

3. Manage the arrangements for staff competence and welfare.

4. Adhere to company policies and procedures.

5. Carry out work safely and in accordance with the safe systems of work procedures, method statements, plans and other instructions.

6. Implement safety, asset performance, reliability, productivity and efficiency improvement initiatives.

7. Manage the development of work plans that enables work to be delivered safely, efficiently and compliant to standards.

8. Manage and direct the inspection, faulting, maintenance and renewal of assets to standards.

9. Manage and check the quality of work delivered and confirm assets are compliant to standards.

10. Manage the preparation of work and resource specifications, method statements and plans.

11. Manage information to update systems, databases and records.

12. Undertake a programme of staff surveillance, work quality and asset condition checks.

13. 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.

About the role (External)

Are you?

\xc2\xb7 Able to demonstrate, promote and embed safe working behaviours within the team

\xc2\xb7 Able to lead and implement change and improvement initiatives

\xc2\xb7 Able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing

\xc2\xb7 Able to coach, influence and develop others

Do you have?

\xc2\xb7 Experience of managing and directing a team

\xc2\xb7 Experience of team leadership and development

\xc2\xb7 Experience of managing the production and delivery of a comprehensive and compliant work programme

\xc2\xb7 Knowledge of relevant discipline maintenance and construction management processes, systems and standards

\xc2\xb7 Knowledge of budget management and cost/waste control processes and techniques

\xc2\xb7 Knowledge of the Construction, Design and Management Regulations

\xc2\xb7 Hold and retain competencies relevant to this post and required by business need

\xc2\xb7 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

\xc2\xb7 Able and willing to drive vehicles as required by business need

How to apply (External)

Salary and benefits:

• Salary of \xc2\xa343,588- \xc2\xa349,037 (Band 4.C) depending on skills, qualifications and experience

• 28 days annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays

• My benefits - Our discounted online shopping site

• A range of discounted offers including, childcare vouchers, healthcare offers - cycle to work, healthcare club discounted membership and other benefits

• Subsidies of up to 75% on rail and underground season tickets

• A choice of contributory pension schemes

• 2 weeks paid reserve leave for our Armed Forces community

**Please note that the advert closes on the 3rd August 2023 and late applications will not be considered **

Oh, and by the way\xe2\x80\xa6

We care deeply about welcoming people no matter where they\'re from, how old they are or what disability they may have. We encourage applications from every age, race, ethnicity, disability, gender, gender identity, religion, culture, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, pregnancy, maternity or caring responsibility. We want our employees to bring their whole self to work and that starts with you!

We will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential skills and experience detailed above. Network Rail positively embraces flexible working, recognising that employees may wish to balance work and family/home life. We will consider all flexible working applications.

Network Rail is required to comply with UK Government standards when carrying out pre-employment checks for all new starters; this includes a basic criminal record check. In addition to the basic criminal record check, in accordance with the UK Government we are also required to verify your identity, right to work in the UK and previous three years employment history.

If you like the sound of all that, we\'d love it if you could submit your application online.

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