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 in Norwich to oversee a fleet dilapidation program. Candidates must have project management experience within the rail sector, excellent communication skills, and a background in dilapidation work. Responsibilities include managing the dilapidation program at specific depots, ensuring defect resolutions are executed without hindering services, and reporting on progress. This full-time role offers a competitive day rate.

Qualifications

• Experience in project management within rail and fleet projects.
• Strong communication skills to influence stakeholders.
• Experience with dilapidation work with other rail providers.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Dilapidations programme for the train fleet.
• Plan for defect resolution without impacting daily services.
• Monitor Stadler dilapidations work and report to senior management.
• Conduct quality inspections of works.

Skills

Communication skills

Project Management

Interpersonal skills

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