Network Manager

Job Switch Ltd; Newport; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading project management firm located in the United Kingdom is looking for a Deputy Contract Manager to support the Strategic Manager and Service Director. The candidate will oversee the operational aspects of the Highways PFI contract. Responsibilities include managing the approval of maintenance programmes, leading performance inspections, and handling client-side communications. The role requires significant experience in local authority services and as a Network Manager. Flexibility to work on the Isle of Wight is essential.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in local authority required.
• 2 years of experience as a Network Manager required.
• Experience with OR17935 preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support Strategic Manager and Service Director for performance management.
• Manage the scrutiny and approval of the Operations and Maintenance programme.
• Lead and manage service provider performance reviews and audits.

Job description

Job Description

Individual will need to be on the Isle of Wight for 2 - 3 days per week (own transport useful but not essential)

Job Purpose

Working in collaboration with the Network Management team this role forms part of the Senior Contract Management Team (SCMT) providing support to the Strategic Manager and the Service Director to ensure an effective scrutiny framework; performance management of SPV / OpCo; site inspections and audits; communication with stakeholders including elected members and Town and Parish councils

To act as the first Deputy Contract Manager in support of the Strategic Manager and Service Director.

Job Context

Lead and manage the network function on all network management and operational aspects of the Highways PFI contract

Manage the scrutiny and approval of the Operations and Maintenance (O&M) programme and planned investment

Review maintenance strategies for all assets within O&M Programme

Scrutinise NRSWA & Road space bookings, emergency road closures and SU programme

Manage route, safety and cleansing inspections

Review Service Provider performance weekly, monthly and annually and identify performance failures against contract and instigate internal audits to establish contractual position.

Lead on managing Network Board, Programme Board and Member Review Board

Manage client-side correspondence with public, members and Town and Parish Councils

Approve CIP / LCR proposed treatments, designs and programming

Approve condition survey methodology, surveyor selection and condition indices, structures inspection and maintenance strategy and schemes on recommendation by the Group Engineer

Establish handback conditions

Lead on Communications, Press Releases and maintenance of PFI website

Job Type

Temp to perm

Contract length

6 months

Experience

• Local authority: 1 year (required)
• Network Manager: 2 years (required)
• OR17935: 1 year (preferred)

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