The role

The overall purpose of a Delivery Manager (PERMANENT WAY) is to manage and deliver PERMANENT WAY package of work on a multidisciplinary project or projects depending on the size of the project.

Key accountabilities

• Manage and deliver PERMANENT WAY work package on a multidisciplinary project or projects depending on size of the project
• Day to day management and supervision of the PERMANENT WAY subcontractors on site
• Co-ordinate and Integrate design with construction activities whilst resolving any technical issues in a timely manner to meet the programme
• Chair subcontract progress meetings and attend Client meetings where required
• Manage the timely production and submission of Work package Plans, Inspection & Test Plans, Test & Commissioning Plans ensuring that approval from the Client is granted in a timely manner to meet the construction programme.
• Ensure the timely specification, ordering and delivery of all PERMANENT WAY material/equipment whilst resolving any technical issues with suppliers
• Co-ordinate with SCO/NR in ensuring that trains, plant e.g. Kirows, tampers etc are delivered to meet works in possessions
• Manage scope changes and ensure variations are raised in a timely manner.
• Ensure all works are carried in accordance with Network Rail standards and any statutory requirements
• Attend quarterly Engineering Council to receive Standard Change briefing
• Ensure a robust programme that is co-ordinated with other interfacing disciplines is prepared and where work is carried out in possessions the work has been planned into possessions
• Work closely with Quantity Surveyors to successfully manage the project cost plan and assess variations and claims from the subcontractor
• Evaluate performance of subcontractors and propose corrective measures where poor performance is identified
• Ensure PERMANENT WAY works are sufficiently co-ordinated with other disciplines to achieve a successful multidisciplinary project delivery.
• Ensure risks are proactively identified, assessed and managed in a timely manner to avoid adverse impact on the project.
• Raise Technical Queries and Request for Information where required in a timely manner
• Undertake joint Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) and Site Acceptance Test (SAT) with the client for any manufactured equipment where required
• Ensure Dilapidation surveys are carried out as per AMP process prior to work commencing on site.
• Ensure handover site walkout with the maintainer is completed and all identified snagging is closed in a timely manner to facilitate full handover of assets to the client
• Ensure Health and Safety File including O & M manuals, ellipse data, as built records, training,
• Promote excellence in PERMANENT WAY delivery to enhance the business's overall delivery reputation.
• Promote collaborative working relationship with suppliers, client and other stakeholders.
• Attend meetings as required by the Project Manager including White board meetings for possession works
• Carry out a minimum of 12 Health and site inspections per annum (average of one inspection per period)
• Attend and actively contribute to the business's PALS safety culture briefings to "ensure everyone goes home safely everyday
• Act as CRE Construction prior to appointment of subcontractor where required subject to approval by the Contract Engineering Manager
• Awareness of the business's 6 Cs initiative
• Carry out any other work as directed by the business

Skills & experience

• Degree qualified or equivalent
• Ideally member of appropriate professional institution e.g. IET, IRSE
• Minimum 5 years relevant experience in the rail industry
• Good Knowledge of CDM and duties of the Principal Contractor
• Experience and good knowledge of design and construction management in the rail environment
• Experience in the management of PERMANENT WAY work packages in the construction environment

Other

What we offer

• A competitive salary plus excellent benefits package including healthcare, pension etc.
• Family friendly policies in place and some scope for flexible working by negotiation.

Location

Barking, East London