Delivering Works Within Possession (DWWP) Manager

Balfour Beatty; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Balfour Beatty is seeking a DWWP Manager for the Old Oak Common development in London, part of the ambitious HS2 project. This role focuses on rail possession planning and requires strong coordination skills to ensure compliance with safety standards. Ideal candidates will thrive in a collaborative environment while managing key documentation and communications.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

25 days paid annual leave

Family-friendly policies

Pension plan

Share incentive plans

Volunteering leave

Recognition schemes

Qualifications

• Experience in rail project management.
• Knowledge of compliance processes (SSOW, PTS/COSS preferred).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate Works Package teams for critical rail interface information.
• Develop possession communications and contingency plans.
• Manage Entry into Service documentation.

Skills

Proficient in Office365

Effective communication

Customer-focused mindset

Strong team player

Job description

About the role

Balfour Beatty has an exciting opportunity for a Delivering Works Within Possession (DWWP) Manager to join our outstanding Rail Team at our Old Oak Common development in London. Join us and be part of the largest construction project in the UK.

HS2's new c. £1 billion Old Oak Common station will become the UK's best-connected rail station once completed. Our Balfour Beatty VINCI SYTRA joint venture will be responsible for the final design, construction, and commissioning of the station in Northwest London.

Upon completion, the station will feature six underground platforms and up to eight platforms on the adjacent Great Western Main Line. It will also provide high-speed rail services to the Midlands, central London, Scotland, and the North, along with direct services to three major airports. The station will include passenger and retail facilities, offering an exceptional customer experience.

As a DWWP Manager, you will support the planning and delivery of rail possessions at Old Oak Common, ensuring compliance with the T-Minus process and readiness certification. This role requires strong rail knowledge and coordination across on-site teams, focusing on CSM and EIS documentation.

What you'll be doing

• Coordinate Works Package teams to deliver critical rail interface information for T-37 (NR) and T-52 (LU) readiness certification.
• Manage documentation for Entry into Service (EIS) and H&S Files.
• Maintain DWWP Register and integrate into works documentation tracker.
• Develop possession communications and contingency plans.
• Set up and manage command & control centres for possessions.
• Support possession box plans with IPT input.
• Collaborate with the Track Access Manager; attend/cover whiteboard meetings as required.
• Perform COSS duties when necessary.
• Ensure compliance with Network Rail standards.
• Lead coordination of CSM and EIS documentation with package teams.

Who we're looking for

Key Skills & Experience (Essential):

• Proficient in Office365, especially SharePoint and Teams.
• Effective both on-site and remotely.
• Strong team player with a collaborative mindset.
• Customer-focused with a commitment to delivery.
• Quick to learn technical and business concepts.

Desirable:

• Experience gathering user requirements and developing reporting tools.
• Confident in presenting to senior leadership.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of SSOW, PTS/COSS (or willingness to train).
• Understanding of compliance processes and form usage.

Why work for us

Our teams deliver some of the UK's most ambitious projects, developing, building, and maintaining vital infrastructure that supports national economies and communities.

Why join us?

We offer a range of benefits, including flexible working arrangements, 25 days paid annual leave, family-friendly policies, pension, share incentive plans, volunteering leave, recognition schemes, and more.

About us

Balfour Beatty's Major Projects business delivers complex infrastructure projects like HS2 and Hinkley Point C, using the latest technology to create sustainable solutions that strengthen communities.

Diversity and inclusion

We value diversity and inclusion, striving to create a workplace where everyone can thrive. We are members of WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum, and AFBE, and are committed to Black Inclusion and supporting Armed Forces personnel. We are a Disability Confident Employer, offering interviews to applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum requirements.

For more info, visit: disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk