Job Title: Works Manager - Communications, Signalling & Electrical (C,S&E)
Salary: From £55,000 per annum
Location: Gosforth
Benefits:
- Defined benefit pension scheme.
- Free local travel on Metro, buses, and Shields Ferry for you and a companion.
- 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
- Access to a range of employee benefits including high street discounts, occupational health services, and a Cycle to Work Scheme.
Position Overview:
We are seeking a highly skilled Works Manager to lead our Communications, Signalling & Electrical (C,S&E) team based in Gosforth. Reporting directly to the Head of Infrastructure Works Delivery, the successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the safe and efficient delivery of capital-funded planned construction and engineering railway infrastructure asset renewals.
Responsibilities:
- Team Leadership: Lead and manage the Communications, Signalling, and Electrical Infrastructure Works Delivery Team as a Works Manager, ensuring high-quality work is delivered on time and within budget.
- Safety and Compliance: Ensure compliance with safety, quality, environment, and technical specifications and standards. Lead in undertaking reviews, audits, inspections, and investigations to maintain safety and regulatory compliance.
- Stakeholder Management: Effectively communicate with internal and external stakeholders, conveying technical information as required. Represent the Infrastructure Works Delivery Service Area at senior stakeholder meetings.
- Financial Management: Develop and manage the annual financial budget for the team, ensuring efficient resource allocation and fiscal prudence to achieve budget targets.
- People Management: Lead employee relations and Trade Union aspects of the team, promoting diversity, inclusion, and respect. Ensure resources within the team are suitably robust to deliver the Capital Programme.
- Professional Development: Take responsibility for personal and team professional development, engaging with wider industry groups, benchmarking, and standards.
Requirements for Works Manager:
- HNC or higher qualification in a relevant engineering subject.
- Proven experience in a leadership role, preferably within the rail or transportation industry.
- Excellent planning, organization, and prioritization skills with a keen attention to detail.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.
- Demonstrated commitment to safety, compliance, and quality standards.
- Full driving license is essential.