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Job No. BBUK10227

Supervisor - Birmingham

Rail

Operational Specialists

Birmingham
Permanent

About the role

Balfour Beatty has an exciting opportunity for a Supervisor (Pway/Civils) to join our Rail business unit to work from our Aston Depot.


Role Purpose: To assist the Senior Supervisor and Renewals Manager in the planning and safe delivery of Track Renewal work in compliance with the appropriate Network Rail Group and Line Standards and Safety Legislation within agreed Target costs.


Our Central Rail Systems Alliance (CRSA) offers the unique opportunity to work with partner organisations across the rail industry. CRSA has been created to make a positive impact on the UK track renewals industry by drawing on the strengths of all alliance partners and collaborative working.


Bringing together knowledge and experience in critical rail infrastructure and track renewals, the alliance deploys innovative working methods to realise efficiencies and create a more reliable railway infrastructure.


 

What you'll be doing

As a Supervisor, you will have the following accountabilities:



  • Assist in the detailed planning and execution of Track Renewal and Enhancement Works as allocated by the Renewals Manager;

  • Responsible for planning and directing the activities of track staff;

  • Manage the work to meet agreed financial targets, performance KRAs and other KPI’s;

  • Manage works in compliance with the CRSA technical specifications, processes and procedures and Network Rail Group and Line Standards;

  • Undertake the delivery of works monitoring that any staff deployed on the CRSA Worksites are trained and competent;

  • Optimise the utilisation of resources in delivery of all works;

  • Undertake safety inspection as stipulated in Alliance procedures and requirements;

  • Submit Daily Work Returns (Planned v Actuals) in a timely manner;

  • Undertake accident/incident investigations as required;

  • Support the Senior Renewals Manager in delivering the Alliance Programme as required;

  • Assist with the provision of technical and delivery support to the Track and Drainage Senior Engineer, Senior Supervisor and Renewals Manager Team as required;

  • Deliver Duty Management and ‘On Call’ as required.

Who we're looking for

You will have the following:



  • Demonstrable experience in Permanent Way maintenance/track renewals at least performing at Assistant Site Supervisors level;

  • In depth knowledge of Track Renewals discipline;

  • Excellent knowledge of Rules and Regulations, HASAW and other appropriate regulations, including Group Standards;

  • Knowledge of financial controls;

  • Excellent interpersonal, communication and management skills;

  • Ability to write clear and concise reports;

  • Ability to drive;

  • PTS, COSS and Engineering Supervisor (SWL2).


 


Important skills:



  •  Computer literacy.

Why work for us

Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK’s most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.


Why join us?


As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn’t rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You’ll have the freedom to shape the package that’s right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits:


- Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow.
- 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)
- Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave
- Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more…

About us

Balfour Beatty works at the heart of the UK’s rail networks – designing, enhancing and maintaining thousands of miles of the railways that connect communities and underpin growth.


From feasibility studies, planning and design through to implementation and asset management, we provide multi-disciplinary rail infrastructure services across the lifecycle of rail assets. Our expertise covers electrification, track, power, civils, specialist rail plant, railway systems and technologies.


Diversity and inclusion


At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion


We are a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.


As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit: https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/


We are looking to continually improve our resourcing process and ensure that it is fair and inclusive for all. If you have any feedback on the process, please share this with us at: candidaterecruitmentqueries@balfourbeatty.com

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