Operations Delivery Manager - Rail

Salary - £46,000 (+30% unsocial hours allowance)

Location – Plumstead, Romford and Stratford

Contract Type – RfLi, Perm

There are multiple vacancies available.

Overview Of Project/role:

To manage the safe and effective delivery of Route Engineering Access plans through all aspects of pre, real time and post possession delivery and associated activities, minimising Route exposure to Schedule 8 for the Elizabeth Line.

Lead the first response and later investigation into all possession and safety related incidents, providing comprehensive reporting on all possession safety and delivery activities.

The Operations Delivery Manager must be able to travel to various locations on demand, therefore full Driving Licence and access to a vehicle is essential.

This is a safety critical role so you will need to get clearance from our Occupational Health team before you start.

Key Accountabilities:

• Lead a strong, challenging safety culture throughout all aspects of possession delivery activities including, but not limited to, PICOP briefings, competency assessment and possession assurance audits
• Lead, direct and manage all in house and contracted possession management staff, acting as a role model and mentor, implementing Network Rail policies professionally and efficiently
• Lead investigations into all possession related incidents/operational close calls, liaising and supporting with all Works Deliverers, Operational staff, and possession delivery stakeholders
• Manage the safe and efficient delivery of all possession plans
• Act as a single point of contact for all works taking place across the end to end Elizabeth Line by working closely with NR Anglia and NR Western
• Manage possession delivery teams to minimise exposure to Schedule 8, helping right time service start up including contingency plans
• Manage compliance of possession management teams, buildings, vehicles, and equipment in line with relevant company standards rules and regulations
• Support the development and validation of the Route Engineering Access plan through the planning process
• Produce all safety critical and delivery documentation for possession management activities as needed to optimise safe and effective use of access opportunities
• Supply accurate and comprehensive possession reporting to works deliverers, operational staff and key stakeholders to enable continuous improvement
• Promote a proactive continuous improvement culture, sharing knowledge and best practice across the industry

Skills:

• Demonstrable leadership, management, motivational and communication skills
• Analytical thinking and the writing of reports
• Local / Formal incident and accident investigation competence
• PTS/IWA/COSS/PICOP/ AOD duties
• Excellent communication skills and customer focused approach
• UK driving license
• Protection Controller (desirable)
• Engineering Supervisor (desirable)

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of possession safety rules and regulations
• Knowledge of relevant railway geography and network capability
• Knowledge of possession safety rules and regulations
• Knowledge of relevant railway geography and network capability
• Knowledge of factors and activities critical to efficient possession delivery

Experience:

• Relevant successful experience in a front-line delivery operations role
• Able to evaluate complex factors and produce business-led customer focused solutions
• Able to work well under pressure
• Able to engage with customers and build collaborative relationships with stakeholders
• Able to prioritise and organise workload to ensure deadlines are met

Benefits

In return for your commitment and expertise, you will enjoy excellent benefits and scope to grow.

Rewards vary according to the business area but mostly include:

Final salary pension scheme

Free travel for you on the network

Reimbursement of 75% of the cost of a standard class Ticket for National Rail travel from home or 75% reimbursement on a 28-day flexi ticket

Tax-efficient cycle-to-work programme

Retail, health, leisure and travel offers

Discounted Eurostar travel

Application Process

Please apply using your CV and a two page covering letter (Your cover note will be used as part of the longlisting process).

Think carefully about the skills, knowledge and experience in the advert and cover this in your CV and cover letter. PDF format preferred and do not include any photographs or images.