Senior Rail Works Delivery Manager

3 weeks ago

Solihull, Solihull, United Kingdom John Sisk and Son Full time
Job Summary: We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Rail Works Delivery Manager to join our team at John Sisk and Son.

Main Responsibilities:

• Liaise with customers, their representatives, and all stakeholders on operational issues.

• Enhance existing valuable business relationships and work to ensure they are developed effectively.

• Propose actions in response to changes in client and stakeholder needs and expectations.

• Manage key stakeholders through the project life cycle.

Project Delivery:

• Manage a team of geographically or skill-based supervisors/operatives allocated to the framework.

• Ensure that the appropriate HSQE controls are implemented, including CPP/WPP and TBS, as required.

• Ensure all works are set up safely and securely in accordance with client and Sisk processes and procedures.

• Active involvement in HSEQ management on the project and challenge working practices on site to ensure continuous improvement in line with our Safe Safer Sisk philosophy.

• Plan and coordinate resource levels, both internal and external, to ensure the safe and quality execution of the works in a timely manner.

• Monitor progress and identify areas for improvement.

• Sample work for quality before presentation to the client.

• Arrange for the rectification of defects found and update the client and site team.

• Manage open orders to ensure KPIs are kept within limits.

• Support the team on high-priority/profile reactive works.

Reporting:

• Attend reactive meetings, subcontract, and internal meetings - maintain and circulate notes and action points.

• Produce an achievable program and monitor key milestones throughout the program and report weekly to the client and your line manager.

• Escalate issues in a timely manner to your line manager.

• Ensure all records and project data systems are maintained to allow the client to view relevant reports.

Risk:

• Ensure all necessary approvals are in place to allow the project to progress without risk.

• Carry out monthly risk reviews for high-risk activities in conjunction with the Contracts Manager.

• Review buildability and identify methods of construction with commercial and design to produce an achievable project, including temporary works.

• Identify non-conformances and implement corrective action.

• Inform the QS of any matters for which extra payment may be due or additional costs are involved.

• Close out all issues raised by safety, quality, and environmental reports and audits.

People:

• Manage the Reactive team, supervise, and develop work staff, and ensure competency of individuals to carry out delegated duties.

• Live the Sisk Values of Care, Integrity, and Excellence and ensure that these values are embedded into all activities.

• Provide business support to site managers and Operations teams.

• Act as a Sisk Ambassador across appropriate external events.

• Lead and manage various subcontractors and an in-house delivery team.

• Act as an inspiring role model for the wider team/business.

Commercial:

• Support the commercial teams and in the presentation of external commercial requirements.

• Update project programs to support prolongation and EOT claims.

• Support the commercial team in the production of internal forecasting and performance (CVR process).

• Assist in the preparation of quotations and adjudications within the boundaries of the ICRM documents.

• Follow company protocol for the engagement of subcontractors and approval and signing of invoices/payments.

Requirements:

• Good written and verbal communication skills, able to communicate with colleagues, clients, and third parties, in a warm and persuasive way both formally and informally, and able to alter style and method to suit the audience.

• Proven track record of at least 5 years within a project management environment with a similar National/Regional Contractor, with a strong track record of high HSEQ standards.

• Strong analytical skills.

• Organized with good time management and capable of proactive planning.

• Ability to get the best out of individuals, teams, and Trade contractors and build consensus where differences of opinion arise.

• Manage safety performance in line with the Sisk safety code.

• Manage people performance in line with the Sisk HR code.

• Ability to relate to Company commercial procedures to own activities and projects.

• Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of all the trades required on site, the codes of practice relating to them, and the requirements for them to be able to carry out required works.

• Working towards an academic or a professional industry-related qualification.

• CSCS for Managers, SMSTS.

• First Aid at work Certificate.

• CDM Awareness.

• Driving license.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary with yearly increase.

• Company car or car allowance (Band 1 and above).

• Healthcare (Band 3 and above).

• 26 days holiday (option to purchase 5 more).

• Employer pension.

• Death in service – life assurance.

• Competitive mileage rate.

• Travel expenses.

• Flexible and remote working.

• Enhanced parental leave.

• Professional and educational development.

About John Sisk and Son: Our people are at the heart of our success, and our proposition to them is to work with purpose, have time for life, build a career with no limits, and surround yourself with great people.

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