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Birmingham, GBDepartment Name
AY Project Manager PPM Reactive & MEW South Direct (857521) G1About Network Rail
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Brief Description
As Works Delivery Co-ordinator you will support the Works Delivery Manager and team in the delivery of Building & Civils maintenance and project work to standards and within agreed resource levels.
This role will be based out of Birmingham New Street.
About the role (External)
Every day will be different, but you can expect to be involved in the following activities:
As a Works Delivery Co‑ordinator, you will play a key role in supporting the Works Delivery Manager(s) and wider team to achieve business objectives and meet key performance targets. You will assist with the development of effective work plans, ensuring all activities are delivered safely, efficiently and in full compliance with required standards.
You will support the delivery of maintenance and project work by reviewing remits and specifications for deliverability, coordinating resources, method statements and work plans as required. You will monitor progress to ensure all work is delivered in line with the agreed programme, helping to maintain high standards of quality, safety and performance throughout.
The role will also involve contributing to continuous improvement by supporting the identification and implementation of initiatives that enhance safety, asset performance, reliability, productivity and efficiency. You will provide accurate and timely information to update systems, databases and records, and support agreed programmes of staff surveillance, work quality checks and asset condition assessments.
In order to be successful in this role, we would like you to have/to be:
• Experienced in the management and coordination of projects, worksites and resources
• Knowledge of relevant standards and procedures
• Knowledge of other functional disciplines
• Knowledge of operational railway environment
• Good interpersonal, influencing, communication and organisation skills
We would also like but it isn’t crucial to have/to be:
• Understanding of Civils Engineering
• Understanding of Building Construction
• Educated to Level 3 NVQ or equivalent
• Project Management skills
• Knowledge of quality, environmental, commercial, and financial procedures
How to apply (External)
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Salary and benefits:
· Salary: Circa £36,000 – Dependant on experience.
- Pro-rata annual leave entitlement (28 days)
- My benefits – our discounted online shopping site
- A range of discounted offers including, childcare vouchers, healthcare offers – cycle to work, healthcare club discounted membership and other benefits
- Subsidies of up to 75% on rail and underground season tickets
- 75% discount on leisure travel (discretionary)
- A choice of contributory pension schemes
- 2 weeks paid reserve leave for our Armed Forces community
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Network Rail adheres to a structured pay framework, any salary offered will be within the pay range advertised.
All offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks. Click here for more information
Closing date: 8th May 2026. Late applications will not be accepted.
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