Construction & Maintenance Manager

About the Role Lead the construction and maintenance team for Network Rail’s Commercial Property assets. You’ll manage the delivery of CP7 commercial investment projects of £90m which will generate additional income to be re‑invested back into the Railway. Responsible for strategy, delivery and safety of the retail on the 7 managed stations, commercial estate freight and other assets to deliver the planned maintenance programmes. Manage budgets, contractors and compliance, ensuring safe and efficient property portfolio. What You’ll Do Develop and implement construction and maintenance plans. Provide strategic advice and technical leadership. Oversee budgets and contractor performance. Benefits 28 days annual leave + bank holidays. Defined benefit pension scheme. 75% rail travel discount. Flexible/hybrid working options. Responsibilities (External) Manage the Commercial Property maintenance and construction strategy, budget and initiatives programme. Provide professional leadership and adequate briefing to the team on professional and standards matters such that the team achieves compliance with all relevant internal and external regulations. Provide strategic advice on all matters relating to the maintenance and construction of Network Rail’s Commercial Property assets. Manage the provision of technical and professional building advice to the route estates. Manage the consistent delivery of the renewals and planned, cyclical maintenance programmes. Manage the relationship with all maintenance delivery organisations and related professional support consultants providing services to Commercial Property. Where necessary, recommend areas for delivering improvements and liaise with the Contracts & Procurement function to effect optimal changes to contracts. Develop and manage implementation of the maintenance business plan for Commercial Property. Manage property maintenance in compliance with statutory legislation, best practice and professional principles to improve and fulfil budgetary and company obligations. Manage the production of appropriate remits for major maintenance items and initiatives. Liaise with the Network Rail territories such that there is efficient and effective implementation of maintenance where there is a joint interest. Undertake under CDM Regulations, as role of Client Representative, Designer and CDM Co‑ordinator on behalf of Network Rail in line with company standards. Essential Qualifications Educated to degree level or equivalent MRICS qualified Proven people management skills Proven experience of buildings maintenance Proven experience of preparing and managing budgets Proven experience of managing contractors and consultants Desirable Demonstrable post‑qualification experience Full Driving Licence Salary £85,500–£101,323 per annum EEO and Diversity Statement We are committed to a diverse workplace enriched with representation from diverse cultures, backgrounds and skills. We pride ourselves on creating an environment where difference is embraced, and individuals can thrive. We recognise that the success of the team is dependent on a multi‑cultural, multi‑disciplined group of individuals, aligned to deliver successful solutions. At Network Rail, we have a number of employee networks to reflect our diverse population and help to raise issues to the wider workforce and support our Everybody Matters strategy, led by our central Diversity & Inclusion team. We have Diversity & Inclusion Champions who take part and lead on many activities, to drive through more initiatives to support an inclusive environment for all its people and promote a professional and positive working environment. For more information on Diversity & Inclusion at Network Rail, please follow this link. Drugs and Alcohol Standard All prospective candidates who have not been offered a conditional role by 16.01.2023 will be required to undergo and pass a drugs and alcohol test. Your application will be rescinded if you record a positive test. All positive drugs and alcohol test results for prospective candidates will be securely held on Sentinel database and a 5‑year suspension from applying for a safety critical role, a role which requires PTS certification or a key safety role on Network Rail Managed Infrastructure will be enforced. Network Rail adheres to pre‑employment BPSS, this is a government standard for pre‑employment vetting requiring unspent criminal convictions and 3 year career checks. Employment at Network Rail is subject to employees meeting BPSS government standard pre‑employment vetting. Closing date: 3rd December 2025 #J-18808-Ljbffr