Works Delivery Manager

Are you a Works Delivery Manager, Scheme Project Manager or Construction Manager with proven experience delivering reactive maintenance works within the rail sector?
 
Do you have experience managing high-volume, low-value schemes across structures, earthworks or civils, taking responsibility from initial scoping and planning through to delivery and handover?
 
Are you looking for a role where you can take genuine ownership of your work bank, manage multiple delivery teams and thrive within a fast-paced and reactive rail environment?
 
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 escalate 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 L&E framework or similar rail maintenance framework would be particularly desirable.
·Knowledge of the L&E 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.
 
If you are interested in applying for this role, please email your CV to Brooke Stell at Carrington West or call (phone number removed) for a confidential discussion.