Infrastructure Director

1 week ago


Swindon, United Kingdom Network Rail Full time

Brief Description

To lead and direct the development, optimisation and safe implementation of the Control Period Route Asset Management plan to meet customer requirements and deliver route and network targets. To act as client for all route project delivery (maintenance, renewal and enhancement) throughout the project lifecycle. Provide professional engineering and asset management leadership for the route and lead Level 1 assurance for asset safety, integrity and sustainability. If nominated lead and direct other asset services (e.g. Asset Protection (ASPRO), security, workplace management and delivery of minor renewal and refurbishment activity).

About the role (External)

Lead, direct and inspire teams to put safety first when delivering the route's infrastructure portfolio of work, and act as a role model in the promotion of safety and environmental excellence across all areas of control.

Direct and manage the Route Infrastructure Engineering and Maintenance teams in line with the Regional operating model.

Manage the development and implementation of safety, asset performance, reliability, productivity and efficiency initiatives. In conjunction with Head of Operations, deliver plans to address customer needs and performance issues. 

Lead and direct the development, implementation and optimisation of the Control Period Route Asset Management plan (3-5 years dependent on the Regional operating model) to meet route and regulatory business requirements,

Act as Route Customer for the Capital Delivery programme of work.

Lead and inspire excellence in the quality of service provided to meet customer and passenger expectations. Direct relationships with customers and stakeholders to meet business objectives and deliver continuous improvement in customer satisfaction.

Provide professional engineering and asset management leadership within the route and give guidance to route senior management on engineering and infrastructure issues.

Lead Level 1 assurance for asset safety, integrity and sustainability across the route to manage business risk and performance.

If nominated, direct security and workplace management (estate, facilities and specific duties relating to asbestos, legionella etc.) to meet statutory requirements and optimise the operational estate.

If nominated lead and direct route asset protection (ASPRO) to manage the risks from lineside neighbours and other 3rd parties in accordance with the national framework.

Essential

•Registered Engineer at CEng level with the Engineering Council or equivalent experience

•Proven experience of successfully managing a large complex infrastructure delivery organisation, particularly related to maintenance, renewals, and enhancements 

•Demonstratable strong customer focus in a multi-disciplinary team

•Proven knowledge of the strategic management of safety

•Proven strong leadership skills, with the vision and ability to establish cross-functional relationships and drive cultural / organisational change 

•Proven ability to influence decision making and build cross functional relationships 

Desirable

•Level 7 management qualification under the Regulated Qualification Framework

•Extensive knowledge of the rail industry 

•Degree qualified in a suitable Engineering discipline



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