Works Delivery Manager (B&C) - 6 month secondment / FTC

Network Rail; West Bromwich; On-site; GBP 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the rail sector is seeking a Works Delivery Manager for a 6-month secondment. The role involves managing teams to ensure effective delivery of maintenance and renewal activities while adhering to safety and quality standards. Ideal candidates will have strong leadership skills and relevant experience in construction or civil engineering.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing and leading teams.
• Experience delivering comprehensive work programmes.
• Understanding of budget management and cost control.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Works Delivery team to meet business objectives.
• Ensure compliance with safety procedures and quality standards.
• Develop work plans and oversee asset maintenance activities.

Skills

Leadership

Team Management

Budget Management

Construction Knowledge

Safety Compliance

Education

NVQ level 3 or 4

Job description

Works Delivery Manager (B&C) - 6 month secondment / FTC

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Location

West Bromwich, GB

Department

Sandwell & Dudley Depot

About Network Rail

At Network Rail, we're dedicated to keeping passengers and freight moving safely and efficiently across the country. We value our people and aim to build a diverse and inclusive workplace. We support flexible working and are committed to accessibility and reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process.

Role Overview

What will you be doing?

1. Managing and directing the Works Delivery team to deliver inspection, maintenance, and renewal of assets to standards.
2. Ensuring activities are within resource levels, budgets, and cost targets to meet safety, asset performance, and quality goals.

This is a 12-month secondment/fixed-term contract opportunity.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Works Delivery team and contractors to meet business objectives and KPIs.
• Develop team members and promote engagement.
• Ensure staff competence and welfare are maintained.
• Adhere to company policies and safety procedures.
• Monitor service delivery to stakeholders and customers.
• Implement safety and efficiency initiatives.
• Develop work plans for safe, efficient, and compliant delivery.
• Oversee inspection, faulting, maintenance, and asset renewal activities.
• Ensure quality and standards compliance of work delivered.
• Prepare work specifications, method statements, and resource plans.
• Maintain accurate records and update systems accordingly.
• Conduct staff surveillance and asset condition checks.
• Contribute to personal and team development.
• Comply with CDM Regulations.

Experience and Skills

• Proven experience managing and leading teams.
• Strong leadership and development skills.
• Experience delivering comprehensive work programmes.
• Knowledge of construction, civil engineering, or related standards.
• Understanding of budget management and cost control.
• Relevant qualifications or equivalent experience, ideally NVQ level 3 or 4.
• Willingness to drive company vehicles as needed.

Application Details

Salary: £43,588.00

Closing date: 6th June 2025

Apply now to be considered.