Fleet Dilapidations Manager - Rail

TXM Recruit; Norwich; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Fleet Dilapidations Manager for a role in Norwich, United Kingdom. This full-time position involves managing a program of fleet dilapidation works, ensuring projects are delivered on time while maintaining daily services. Candidates should have a robust background in project management within the rail industry and be adept at communicating and influencing stakeholders. This role offers a competitive daily rate, making it an excellent opportunity for qualified professionals.

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering fleet projects, preferably dilapidation projects.
• Ability to manage and report on project progress.
• Experience with quality inspections of pre-work and completed works.

Responsibilities

• Manage the dilapidations programme for the train fleet.
• Plan defect closures without affecting daily services.
• Monitor Stadler dilapidations work and report to management.
• Conduct quality inspections to ensure compliance.

Skills

Inspection of rolling stock, particularly paint

Project Management experience

Excellent interpersonal skills

Strong communication skills

Ability to influence stakeholders

Job description

Fleet Dilapidations Manager - Rail

£338.85 per day (PAYE) or £450 (Umbrella / LTD rate)

3 Months – Full Time

Norwich

We are recruiting for an experienced rail manager to deliver a programme of fleet dilapidation works. The successful will have experience in delivering fleet projects, ideally dilapidation projects. You will be a strong communicator who can challenge key stakeholders to ensure correct commercial decisions are made and the project is delivered on time.

Key Accountabilities

• Management of the Dilapidations programme for the train fleet at Norwich Crown Point Depot and Clacton Light Maintenance Depot.
• Plan for the maximum number of defects to be closed by early October, without affecting daily services
• Monitoring progress and management of the Stadler dilapidations work and reporting back to senior management.
• Carrying out quality inspections of pre work and completed works, to ensure glass case is complied with (but not over and above).

What we require

• Inspection of rolling stock, in particular paint (required)
• Project Management experience within rail, in particular fleet projects (required)
• Previous dilapidation work within other rail providers (required)
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the confidence to influence all internal stakeholders and external bodies