1. Introduction

The individual will be accountable for the delivery of the entire C610 OHLE scope - across all four Zones - and will need to ensure it is delivered safely, to the required quality standards whilst achieving the required MOHS schedule objectives. This will involve working seamlessly with the C610 Main Contractor, to successfully deliver the OHLE scope of works throughout the entire project-phase, including design, procurement, construction, and T&C.

2. Principal Accountabilities

• Accountable for the safe, timely delivery of all C610 OHLE scope, to budget.
• Lead frequent reviews to assess and drive progress and performance, with an absolute focus on Quantities to Go, install rates and forecast completion dates.
• Manage work within the established budget and MOHS schedule.
• Monitor and control all OHLE contractual commitments to ensure that work is being performed in accordance with the specifications, drawings and terms of the contract.
• Ensure OHLE scope, design basis and objectives are defined and prioritised, best practices/lessons learned reviewed, detailed work plans, schedules, budgets and procedures are established. Ensure processes are streamlined and fit-for-purpose.
• Coordinate interfaces with adjacent and/or follow-on contracts or other systems.
• Administer the project contract in accordance with established policies and NEC guidelines, including timely use of EWN's.
• Co-operate with Crossrail in all matters relating to health and safety, including following safe working procedures at all times.
• Act as a role model for Crossrail's vision and values, behaving in ways that are in alignment with Crossrail's Ways of Working. Encourage and support others to do so too.
• Promote equality in the workplace and adopt appropriate behaviour when interacting with colleagues.

3. Main challenges of the job

• Managing and driving the contractor to perform in accordance with the requirements of the contract, including safety, schedule, cost, self-assured quality.
• Managing and collaborating with the contractor to deliver the Systemwide Mainworks safely, to the prescribed quality to schedule and within budget.
• Facilitating and coordinating the interfaces between the Contractor, CRL and all other third parties and stakeholders.
• Recovering programs by driving performance to the next level.
• Managing a substantial and geographically diverse workforce, stretching from Paddington through central London to Plumstead in the East, including work scope within these 3 railhead facilities.
• Driving a consistent culture across the entire team, and delivering to schedule and budget within a very demanding and challenging environment.

4. Dimensions & Interfaces (both internal and external)

• Responsible for driving creativity and innovation to recover and beat the required milestone completion dates.
• Works seamlessly with the Main Contractor, whilst holding them to account.
• Works closely with the C644 team (Traction Power).
• Works in a highly integrated and collaborative way with the OHLE Head of Discipline and the OHLE Field Engineer.

5. Person Specification

• Strong, proven leadership skills and experience of managing substantial, interdisciplinary teams, coupled with a proven delivery reputation within the rail construction sector.
• Substantive knowledge of all phases of construction operations relating to field activities, construction technologies and jobsite management.
• Experience with managing and influencing large teams, including craft in the field.
• In depth practical knowledge and experience with scope definition, resource loaded schedules, progress and performance curves, earned value and metrics.
• Member of a relevant professional institution. Chartered Engineer preferred.
• University degree in an engineering or construction related subject.
• Proven track record of delivering substantial construction programmes.
• Experience working within the rail industry sector.
• Proven ability to develop, nurture, influence and manage complex and demanding stakeholders. Evidence of personable and effective leadership style.
• Technical familiarity throughout the delivery project lifecycle.
• Practical working knowledge of the NEC3 form of contract.