Works Manager
Works Delivery Manager – South Essex
Salary: £45,000 – £55,000 + benefits
Permanent Opportunity
A leading infrastructure services provider is seeking an experienced Works Delivery Manager to join their team delivering a key maintenance contract across multiple railway stations throughout South Essex.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled manager with experience in rail, civils, building fabric, facilities management or infrastructure maintenance to take ownership of reactive and planned preventative maintenance activities.
The Role:
As Works Delivery Manager, you will be responsible for the successful delivery of reactive and PPM works across a portfolio of 26 stations. You will manage operational teams, subcontractors, resources and client expectations to ensure works are delivered safely, efficiently and in line with contractual KPIs.
Key responsibilities include:
* Managing reactive maintenance and planned preventative maintenance (PPM) activities across building fabric and civils works.
* Leading and supporting site operatives through briefings, technical guidance and performance reviews.
* Managing subcontractors to ensure quality, safety and programme requirements are achieved.
* Coordinating labour, materials, plant, vehicles and equipment.
* Monitoring and driving performance against contractual KPIs.
* Preparing quotations and managing client instructions from initial request through to completion.
* Maintaining strong relationships with clients and providing regular progress reporting.
* Ensuring all systems, records and compliance documentation are accurate and up to date.
* Carrying out audits, inspections and supporting continuous improvement across delivery teams.
Requirements:
* Previous experience managing maintenance, civils, construction or infrastructure delivery teams.
* Strong understanding of reactive and PPM works.
* Experience managing subcontractors and operational resources.
* Excellent communication and client management skills.
* Ability to manage multiple workstreams and prioritise effectively.
* Rail/PTS experience is highly desirable, however candidates from civils, highways, FM or similar backgrounds will also be considered.
Additional Information:
* Location: South Essex
* Salary: £45,000 – £55,000
* Some limited out-of-hours support required
* On-call rota included
If you are an experienced Works Manager, Delivery Manager, Site Manager or Maintenance Manager looking for your next challenge, this could be an excellent opportunity to join a growing infrastructure team