Senior Rail Depot & Infrastructure Lead

Arriva TrainCare; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Arriva Workplace Pension scheme

Life Assurance

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Employee Assistance Programme

Village discounts & eyecare vouchers

Travel pass

Job summary

RTS Infrastructure, part of Arriva Group, is seeking a Senior Construction Manager in Leeds to lead multiple railway depot and infrastructure projects. You will drive safe, on-time delivery within budget, coordinate multidisciplinary teams and manage key stakeholders across the portfolio.

Reporting to the Senior Project Manager, you will mentor Construction Managers, oversee planning, risk management and quality assurance while shaping continuous improvement across our growing rail

Qualifications

• SMSTS qualification required.
• CSCS Black Card (Manager Level) or equivalent.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Strong knowledge of CDM Regulations.
• Significant rail, depot or major construction experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for the successful delivery of multiple railway depot, infrastructure and construction projects.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget and in accordance with contractual and quality requirements.
• Oversee project planning, resource allocation and delivery strategies across a portfolio of projects.
• Review and challenge project plans, methodologies and programmes to ensure risks are effectively identified and managed.
• Provide technical guidance and support throughout the project lifecycle.
• Lead project reviews and ensure lessons learned are captured and implemented.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, contractors, suppliers and key stakeholders.
• Act as the senior operational point of contact for clients during project delivery.
• Support business development activities including tenders, bids and client engagement opportunities.
• Represent the business at client meetings, project reviews and operational forums.
• Provide leadership and direction to Construction Managers, Site Managers, Supervisors and project delivery teams.
• Lead workforce planning activities to maximise project efficiency and resource utilisation.
• Monitor contractor and supply chain performance to ensure compliance with contractual and operational requirements.
• Support recruitment, succession planning, performance management and employee development activities.
• Champion a strong health, safety, quality and environmental culture across all projects.
• Ensure compliance with CDM Regulations and fulfil Principal Contractor responsibilities where applicable.
• Review and approve key project documentation including Construction Phase Plans, Work Package Plans, risk assessments and permits.
• Lead investigations into significant incidents, quality issues and project delays, ensuring corrective actions are implemented.
• Monitor project quality performance and ensure robust inspection, testing, commissioning and handover processes are followed.
• Maintain accountability for project financial performance, budgets, forecasts and profitability.
• Support the management of variations, compensation events and scope changes.
• Work closely with Commercial Managers to maximise project value and recover entitled costs.
• Provide regular project and portfolio performance reports to senior leadership.
• Monitor project risks, opportunities and performance indicators, implementing corrective actions where required.
• Oversee project completion, commissioning, handover and close-out activities.
• Ensure all final documentation, asset information and project records are completed and retained appropriately.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Stakeholder management

Safety leadership

Communication

Education

HNC/HND or NVQ Level 5 in Construction

Job description

RTS Infrastructure, part of Arriva Group, is seeking a Senior Construction Manager in Leeds to lead multiple railway depot and infrastructure projects. You will drive safe, on-time delivery within budget, coordinate multidisciplinary teams and manage key stakeholders across the portfolio.

Reporting to the Senior Project Manager, you will mentor Construction Managers, oversee planning, risk management and quality assurance while shaping continuous improvement across our growing rail