Works Delivery Manager
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This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced operational leader with a strong rail background who can drive programme delivery, lead high-performing teams and ensure projects are delivered safely, on time and within budget.
The Role:
As Works Delivery Manager, you will take ownership of a large operational workbank, ensuring the successful planning, mobilisation and execution of rail examination and survey activities.
Working closely with planning, commercial and technical teams, you will oversee operational performance, manage programme risks, provide accurate forecasting and ensure delivery targets are consistently achieved.
This is a hands-on leadership role suited to someone who thrives in a fast-paced rail environment and enjoys taking ownership of operational performance.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the safe delivery of rail examinations, surveys and associated site activities.
- Manage daily and weekly operational delivery plans to ensure programme commitments are achieved.
- Ensure the correct resources, plant, equipment and logistics are in place for all planned works.
- Monitor programme performance and implement recovery plans where required.
- Lead operational review meetings with planning, technical and delivery teams.
- Produce accurate delivery forecasts and management reports.
- Work closely with commercial teams to support applications for payment and revenue forecasting.
- Identify operational and commercial risks, implementing mitigation strategies where necessary.
- Drive productivity, resource utilisation and operational efficiency.
- Lead, coach and develop delivery teams, promoting a culture of safety, accountability and continuous improvement.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and key stakeholders.
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Proven experience in a Works Delivery Manager, Delivery Manager, Operations Manager or Project Manager role within the rail industry.
- At least five years' experience delivering operational rail projects.
- Experience managing large work programmes and multidisciplinary teams.
- Strong commercial awareness with the ability to forecast delivery performance and manage budgets.
- Experience producing management reports and presenting performance updates to senior stakeholders.
- Excellent planning, organisational and problem-solving skills.
- Strong leadership and communication skills with the confidence to make decisions in a fast-moving operational environment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Project and reporting tools such as Power BI.
- Desirable
- Experience delivering rail asset examinations, surveys or civil engineering works.
- Knowledge of Network Rail standards and NEC4 contracts.
- Experience working within rail frameworks.
- Degree or equivalent industry experience.
Why Apply?
This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing organisation delivering critical rail infrastructure projects across the UK. You'll have the opportunity to lead high-profile programmes, influence operational performance and play a key role in delivering safe, efficient and commercially successful rail projects.
If you're an experienced rail delivery professional looking for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you.
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