My client a leading civil engineering and infrastructure contractor with a growing order book for their rail business unit require an Earthworks Route Manager to join them on a permanent basis.

Within this role you will be required to lead and manage the CEFA Route Earthworks Team in the efficient and effective provision of programme delivery and compliance with the CEFA Earthworks examination technical specification to support the delivery of the CEFA project.

A bit about the role and your responsibilities

You will be responsible for the management, planning and delivery of a geographic or discipline specific programme of work for a given route, encompassing but not limited to the following:

• Ensure that safety is always the priority, promote safe working practices, ensure full implementation and compliance with Key Processes and Safety Responsibility Statement below
• Undertake on-site management and on-call duties as Duty Manager
• Ensure that close calls, near misses and any other incidents are investigated comprehensively and any lessons learnt are implemented promptly
• Provide cover in capacity of CRE for sign off in readiness for jobs as they happen
• Ensure that the Earthworks programme is delivered to time, budget and specification, updating the National OPI & Earthworks Manager with all route progress information as required
• Undertake the task of reviewing examination reports
• Develop and monitor KPIs for Earthworks Examining Engineers (EEE’s) focussed on programme delivery and report submissions.
• Support & advise the National OPI & Earthworks Manager on commercial performance and work bank change
• Provide the National OPI & Earthworks Manager with accurate forecasts for resource capacity & needs in line with programme requirements
• Work closely with the Programme Manager(s) to ensure that programming and planning of the Earthworks examination is done in accordance with project requirements
• Participate in regular reviews with the team in order to obtain timely information on lost time & reasons for programme slippage
• Review and authorise the baseline programme throughout the Planning & Robustness process
• Ensure that work is planned to optimise the use of available resources and that Network Rail receive technically compliant reports in accordance with contract deadlines
• Work closely with Regional Planning Managers to ensure the efficient and effective provision of track access and safety critical resource to support the delivery of the CEFA project
• Ensure that all work is completed to satisfy the requirements of the Contract KPI’s
• Take the lead to establish and maintain collaborative relationships with Network Rail, in order that their requirements are fully understood and implemented
• Maintain regular liaison with all key stakeholders on project progress, conducting regular reviews with Network Rail and your team
• Manage commercial performance, maximising income and margin wherever possible and ensure that lost-time and/or abortive costs are identified and recovered
• Lead the procurement of suppliers and sub-contractors (with support from the commercial team) where required to support and enhance the core team delivery
• Manage the supply chain, ensuring that their examinations programme is delivered to time, budget and specification
• Lead the implementation of site audits, inspections and trials as appropriate
• Improve and evolve our systems, tools and processes so that we can drive efficiency and bring benefits to the business and clients.
• Manage and authorise change, supported by the National OPI & Earthworks Manager, Route Commercial Manager, and Route Manager(s)
• Provide direction, leadership and line management to support the career development of team members to promote a highly engaged and high-performing team. Ensure PDR’s are undertaken in a timely manner to include SMART business and career development objectives
• Ensure that all earthworks staff are fully trained, hold the correct track safety and other appropriate safety (e.g., confined spaces, Rope access) competences for their role and ensure these are maintained or updated

Experience required

• Masters/Degree level qualification in a Geology based discipline
• Proven track record in the technical and operational related aspects of earthworks contracts, in a senior geotechnical capacity.
• Knowledge of Safety, Health, Environmental and Quality Systems
• Knowledge and understanding of the technical specification and standards that drive the CEFA requirement
• Computer literate with knowledge of Microsoft Office suite and database management systems.
• Driving licence

If you are looking for an exciting role that offers a chance to develop your skills and gives exposure to a range of exciting projects within the rail sector, please get in touch today to find out more.

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