Head of Facilities and Station Development

Avanti West Coast; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Avanti West Coast seeks a visionary Head of Facilities and Station Development to lead transformative projects influencing millions of rail passengers. This role involves setting strategic direction, managing major projects, and ensuring facilities excellence across a dynamic rail network. Join us to enhance the passenger experience and drive sustainability.

Benefits

Final salary pension

Free travel on Avanti West Coast for you/spouse/partner/dependents

Privilege Travel card (75% off fares)

30 days holiday rising by 1 for every completed year of service

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in facilities and project delivery at a strategic level.
• Strong understanding of rail commercial processes and health and safety regulations.
• Experience delivering large-scale, complex programmes.

Responsibilities

• Shape and deliver the long-term vision for station development and facilities.
• Oversee delivery of high-investment programmes on time and budget.
• Lead FM strategy ensuring compliance with safety and legal standards.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder Management

Project Delivery

Strategic Thinking

Innovation

Education

Engineering or Property Qualification

Job description

Head of Facilities and Station Development

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Posted 24 June 2025 Salary competitive End date 08 July 2025 LocationLondon Job type Permanent - Full Time Reference035152 Job FunctionHeadquarters

Shape the Future of Rail: Head of Facilities and Station Development

Are you ready to lead transformative projects that directly impact the experience of millions of rail passengers? Were looking for a visionary Head of Facilities and Station Development to join our leadership team at Avanti West Coast.

In this high-impact role, youll set the strategic direction for our facilities management and station development across a diverse and dynamic rail network. From major capital projects to everyday operational excellence, youll ensure our stations, depots, offices, and customer environments are safe, efficient, and future-ready.

What Youll Be Leading

• Strategic Direction: Shape and deliver our long-term vision for station development and facilities across the network.
• Major Projects: Oversee the successful delivery of high-investment programmeson time, on budget, and to the highest standards.
• Facilities Excellence: Lead the FM strategy for all AWC properties, ensuring compliance with safety, environmental, and legal standards.
• Innovation & Improvement: Drive continuous improvement in processes to enhance customer and colleague experience.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Build strong relationships with internal teams, government bodies, Network Rail, and other operators to ensure seamless collaboration.
• Sustainability Focus: Align all workstreams with our environmental management system and sustainability goals.
  
  

What Youll Bring

• Senior-Level Experience: Proven leadership in facilities and project delivery at a strategic level.
• Industry Knowledge: Strong understanding of rail commercial processes, health and safety regulations, and ISO55001 asset management.
• Project Delivery: A track record of delivering large-scale, complex programmes.
• Influence & Collaboration: Exceptional stakeholder management and negotiation skills, with the ability to lead multi-party initiatives.
• Strategic Thinking: Ability to develop innovative, data-driven solutions and lead change across complex organisations.
• Professional Credentials: A recognised qualification in Engineering or Property and membership of a relevant professional body (e.g. CIBSE, IWFM, RICS).
  
  

Please see role profile for further information

As Well As a Competitive Salary, The Benefits Include

• Final salary pension
• Free travel on Avanti West Coast for you/spouse/partner/dependents
• Privilege Travel card (75% off other train operators fares for leisure travel)
• 30 days holiday rising by 1 for every completed year of service to a maximum of 37 days (inclusive of bank holidays)
• 10 free journeys on other First Group Train Operator
  
  

At Avanti West Coast, were redefining what train travel feels like on the West Coast Main Linemaking it greener, cleaner, and more comfortable for everyone. As a joint venture between FirstGroup and Trenitalia, we proudly serve over 50 stations across England, Scotland, and Wales, connecting millions of people to new opportunities and unforgettable experiences.

Our talented team is at the heart of this transformation, and were proud of the impact were making every day. Now, were inviting you to be part of that journey.

Join us and help shape the future of railbuilding stations thats sustainable, customer-focused, and built to last.

Ready to lead with purpose and make a real difference? Apply now and be part of something extraordinary.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Executive

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Marketing Services

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