Seasons Delivery Manager x2

Network Rail; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Network Rail is seeking a Seasons Delivery Manager to lead seasonal management and weather-related incidents in Cardiff. The role involves developing resilience strategies, coordinating with various bodies, and ensuring safety and performance on the railway. Ideal candidates will have strong leadership and analytical skills, and a degree-level education. The position offers a competitive salary and a range of benefits.

Benefits

Staff travel discounts

Healthcare options

Pension schemes

Flexible working

Volunteering leave

Support for the Armed Forces community

Qualifications

• Ability to work under pressure in a dynamic environment.
• Proven track record of working to deadlines with accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Develop route seasonal resilience plans considering new technological improvements.
• Serve as the primary contact for all seasonal and extreme weather management matters.
• Manage the seasonal treatment fleet and liaise with suppliers.

Skills

Leadership

Quantitative Analysis

Relationship Building

Presentation Skills

Education

Degree-level education or equivalent

Job description

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About Network Rail

At Network Rail, we’re part of a large family serving millions of passengers and freight users throughout the UK every day. Our service impacts millions of people and we strive to become more efficient as we enhance, maintain, and operate our network.

Location

Cardiff, GB

Department Name

Wales & Western Region

About our people and the recruitment process

We’re an inclusive employer of choice and we welcome applications from everyone! As a Network Rail employee, you will enjoy a wide range of benefits including staff travel discounts, healthcare options, pension schemes, flexible working, volunteering leave, and support for the Armed Forces community.

Brief Description

The Seasons Delivery Manager leads for the route in all aspects of seasons management and weather-related incidents, delivering assurance and mitigation plans, and developing seasonal resilience strategies to ensure safety and performance on the railway throughout the year.

Main Responsibilities

1. Develop route seasonal resilience plans considering new technological, plant, and operational improvements.
2. Coordinate with central and external bodies to implement best practices in seasonal strategies.
3. Improve performance across key indicators related to weather management.
4. Serve as the primary contact for all seasonal and extreme weather management matters.
5. Maintain and improve the Route Seasonal Plan with relevant teams.
6. Ensure compliance with operational standards and report on KPIs.
7. Enhance extreme weather response processes and liaise with gold command during major incidents.
8. Manage the seasonal treatment fleet and liaise with suppliers and operators.
9. Oversee the autumn budget for procurement related to adhesion mitigation.
10. Lead training and management of autumn controllers.

Candidate Requirements

• Ability to work under pressure in a dynamic environment.
• Leadership skills and degree-level education or equivalent.
• Strong quantitative analysis and relationship-building skills.
• Proven track record of working to deadlines with accuracy.
• Presentation skills and a drive to achieve tangible outcomes.

Desirable Skills

• Understanding of business and safety case preparation.
• Previous management experience.
• Knowledge of railway seasonal impacts and mitigation strategies.

Application Details

Salary: £46,701 - £53,589 per annum. Closing date: 30th May 2025. There are 2 positions available. Apply promptly as the vacancy may close early.

Network Rail is committed to diversity and inclusion and offers support for applicants with disabilities. All employment is conditional upon satisfactory pre-employment checks, including drug and alcohol testing.

Additional Information

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level. Employment type: Full-time. Job function: Management and Manufacturing. Industry: Rail Transportation.