Works Delivery Manager

Works Delivery Manager Summary

A Principal Contractor, operating throughout England and Wales, delivering multi-disciplinary buildings and civil engineering projects for Network Rail and other infrastructure clients is looking for a Works Delivery Manager with a strong background in Civil Engineering to join their established team in Wigan.

As a Works Delivery Manager, you will be responsible for the management of multiple Network Rail and rail related infrastructure contracts, including planned and reactive works.

Reporting to the Senior Project Manager in Wigan, the role will involve working on projects throughout the North West & Central Region.

In order to carry out some of the main functions of the role, you will also need to have an excellent understanding of design drawings and a commercial awareness of cost monitoring and cost value reconciliation.

Liaising with the Client on a day-to-day basis is also a key part of this position, so we are looking for someone who is able to confidently maintain and develop client relationships on the basis of mutual trust and high standards.

This a very fast paced role, in which you can expect to have a high involvement in the planning of the works programme. You will be managing up to 3 teams on site, visiting site approximately 3 times a week.

• Railway, management and construction experience (including smaller value projects of multiple disciplines: structures, drainage, earthworks)
• HNC/HND at Level 4/5 in Construction or proven industry experience - Essential
• Proven experience of working on the Railway - Essential
• Railway Safety Training (PTS/ COSS) - Essential
• SMSTS - Essential
• Experience of Cost Monitoring - Highly desirable
• SSOW planning - Desirable
• Strong problem solving skills and a proactive nature
• The confidence to act on initiative and communicate effectively

Salary is negotiable circa £43,000 - £50,000 dependant on level of experience plus:

• Company Car
• Ad hoc Hybrid working
• Days holiday + Statutory Bank Holidays
• Company Sick Pay
• Excellent training & development opportunities
• Healthcare options
• Company Pension and Death in Service scheme of 2x annual salary