Works Delivery Manager

Carrington West; Chesterfield; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Private healthcare

Pension contribution

21 days annual leave plus bank parks

Flexible hybrid working

Lodgings provided where overnightStays

Job summary

Carrington West is seeking an experienced Works Delivery Manager to own a portfolio of reactive and small rail maintenance schemes. You will lead delivery across structures, earthworks and civils, with responsibility for planning, pricing, design coordination and handover.

In a high-volume, fast-paced environment, you will manage approximately £200,000 of works monthly, coordinate about three delivery gangs, and travel to sites for inspections.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering reactive maintenance, framework or minor works within rail.
• Proven ability to manage multiple schemes in a live environment.
• Experience taking schemes through planning and delivery lifecycle.
• Good understanding of rail civils and earthworks.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of a portfolio of high-volume reactive maintenance and small schemes from scope to handover.
• Develop and manage delivery plans covering scope, programme, budget, resources.
• Coordinate labour, plant, materials and subcontract resources across schemes and locations.
• Manage approximately three delivery gangs, ensuring teams have information and resources.
• Scope new works, conduct site inspections and ensure schemes are planned before delivery.
• Coordinate design teams and manage CDM documentation throughout lifecycle.
• Monitor programme, cost and productivity; adjust plans to maintain performance.
• Ensure works comply with Network Rail, client, HSQE and contractual requirements.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Multi-scheme delivery

Planning and coordination

Site safety & HSQE

Education

SSSTS

PTS

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Job description

Location

Chesterfield or Newcastle office - Hybrid working, typically 1 day in the office, 1 day on site and 3 days working from home

Salary

£50,000 - £55,000 per annum, with potential flexibility up to £60,000 for an exceptional candidate

Benefits

• Company vehicle
• Private healthcare
• Pension contribution
• 21 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Flexible hybrid working
• Lodgings provided where overnight stays are required

Role Overview

Due to continued demand across a major rail maintenance framework, my client is seeking an experienced Works Delivery Manager to take ownership of a portfolio of reactive and small scheme works across the rail network.

This is a high-volume, fast-paced delivery environment focused on essential maintenance rather than major projects. You will be responsible for managing approximately £200,000 of works each month, overseeing schemes involving structures and earthworks including culverts, drainage, brickwork and associated civils activities.

The Works Delivery Manager will effectively operate as a Scheme Project Manager, taking responsibility for the full lifecycle of each scheme from initial remit and scoping through pricing, planning, design coordination, delivery and final handover.

You will manage multiple workstreams simultaneously and coordinate approximately three delivery gangs consisting of supervisors and operatives. The successful candidate will therefore need to be comfortable working independently, prioritising competing requirements and keeping multiple schemes progressing at the same time.

The position offers flexibility around Chesterfield and Newcastle, with an expectation of approximately one day per week in the office to integrate with the wider delivery team. You will also regularly visit sites to undertake inspections, scope upcoming works and ensure delivery requirements are being achieved.

Key Responsibilities

• Take ownership of a portfolio of high-volume reactive maintenance and small scheme works from initial scope through to completion and handover.
• Develop and manage delivery plans covering scope, programme, budget, resources and key project requirements.
• Coordinate labour, plant, materials and subcontract resources across multiple schemes and work locations.
• Manage approximately three delivery gangs, ensuring supervisors and operatives have the information, resources and support required to deliver works effectively.
• Scope new works, undertake regular site inspections and ensure schemes are appropriately planned and prepared before delivery.
• Manage project documentation, design requirements and CDM responsibilities, ensuring the necessary paperwork and assurance processes are completed throughout the lifecycle of each scheme.
• Coordinate and manage design teams associated with individual remits, ensuring designs support safe, compliant and efficient delivery.
• Monitor programme, cost, productivity and resource utilisation, adjusting delivery plans where required to maintain performance.
• Ensure works are delivered safely and in accordance with Network Rail, client, HSQE, environmental, quality and contractual requirements.
• Identify delivery and operational risks, implement appropriate mitigation measures and elevate significant issues where necessary.
• Maintain clear communication with Framework Managers, Project Managers, Commercial, HSQE, design teams and Network Rail stakeholders.
• Produce accurate progress, programme, risk and performance reporting across the work bank.
• Support inspections, audits, assurance activities and corrective actions in accordance with the company's Integrated Management System.
• Identify opportunities to improve delivery processes, efficiency, safety, quality and overall framework performance.

Essential Requirements

• Previous experience delivering reactive maintenance, framework or minor works within the rail sector.
• Experience working in a Works Delivery Manager, Scheme Project Manager, Assistant Project Manager, Construction Manager, Agent, Senior Site Manager or similar delivery-focused position.
• Strong experience managing high-volume workloads and multiple schemes simultaneously within a live operational environment.
• Experience taking schemes through planning and preparation as well as site delivery, rather than operating solely in a Site Manager or Foreman capacity.
• Good understanding of rail civils, structures, earthworks or associated maintenance activities.
• SSSTS and PTS qualifications.

Desired Requirements

• Previous experience delivering reactive maintenance frameworks for Network Rail would be highly advantageous.
• Experience on the CAM LNE framework or similar rail maintenance framework would be particularly desirable.
• Knowledge of the LNE route, including East Coast, North & East and East Midlands areas, would be beneficial.
• First Aid, Temporary Works Coordinator and ALO Coordinator competency.
• Experience using Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project for planning and programme management.
• Design-related experience or qualifications.
• CRE competency or previous experience undertaking Contractor's Responsible Engineer responsibilities.
• Professional project management qualifications such as APM, PMP or PRINCE2.

The Candidate

This position will suit someone accustomed to the pace and unpredictability of reactive rail maintenance. You will need to be comfortable managing competing priorities, responding quickly when requirements change and maintaining control of multiple schemes without relying on a large project support structure.

You will need the resilience, ownership and practical mentality required to operate effectively in a high-churn environment while still maintaining strong standards around planning, safety, quality, commercial performance and client communication.

This is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of a substantial work bank within an established rail framework, managing schemes throughout their complete lifecycle while benefiting from a flexible hybrid working arrangement.