Right Time Railway Manager

TXM Recruit; England; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

TXM Recruit is seeking a Right Time Railway Manager for a 6-month contract in Essex. This role involves improving railway performance, leading audits, and collaborating with multiple stakeholders. Candidates should possess operational rail experience, Power BI skills, and strong interpersonal abilities to drive efficiency in services.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of operational rail experience (desirable).
• Personal Track Safety Certificate (desirable).
• Incident and accident investigation training.

Responsibilities

• Chair regular cross-functional Right Time Railway Forums.
• Conduct performance audits at stations and depots.
• Lead risk identification workshops.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

IT literacy

Education

Good general education standard

Tools

Power BI

Job description

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Are you keen on performance improvement?

Are you looking for a new challenge within the railway industry?

If so, TXM Recruit is working in partnership with a high-profile railway client who is looking for a Right Time Railway Manager to join their team in Essex on a 6-month contract, paying £210.68 per day PAYE or £279.79 per day Umbrella rate.

The main purpose of this role is to be responsible for improving the Right Time performance for all the client’s services. This includes heading up a Right Time railway forum and undertaking structured performance audits and out-of-hours visits.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work with all functions within the client to deliver high performance for RT within the company.
• Collaborate directly with Network Rail and Delivery Unit levels to investigate and resolve performance issues.
• Chair regular cross-functional Right Time Railway Forums to develop performance improvement plans and business cases for the RTR Fund.
• Develop all RT Business Cases for submission to the client’s Performance Executive for approval.
• Report progress on RT performance improvement plans to the Performance Executive.
• Lead risk identification workshops with both the client and NR colleagues.
• Conduct performance audits at stations, depots, control, signal boxes, etc., to identify areas for improvement and potential business cases.
• Chair twice-weekly conference calls with local managers to investigate recent incidents and resolve disputes.
• Attend weekly sessions at the Network Rail Delivery Unit to understand root causes of performance incidents and follow up on actions.
• Assist the HQ Performance team with internal attribution issues and disputes.
• Carry out regular site visits and cab rides to understand operational conditions.
• Undertake on-call duties as required.

Requirements:

• Good general education standard.
• At least 5 years of operational rail experience (desirable).
• Extensive knowledge or experience with Power BI reporting.
• Ability to challenge and advise constructively.
• Sound knowledge of operating procedures.
• IT literacy.
• Personal Track Safety Certificate (desirable).
• Good negotiation skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Well-organized with the ability to prioritize workloads.
• Incident and accident investigation training.

Main Details:

• Job Title: Right Time Railway Manager
• Contract: 6 months, full-time, hybrid working.
• On-call: 1 week every 6 weeks.
• Pay Rate: £210.68 per day PAYE or £279.79 per day Umbrella (inside IR35).
• Base Office: Harlow, Essex.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic, friendly, and fast-paced team delivering essential services.

TXM Recruit is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to supporting candidates with specific requirements, including reasonable adjustments during the selection process due to disability or health conditions.

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