13 Assistant Renewals Manager roles in North West

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Job No. BBUK11713

Assistant Renewals Manager - North West

Rail

Project Management

North West
Permanent

About the role

We have a fantastic opportunity for an Assistant Renewals Manager to join our Rail team working across the North West as part of the Central Rail Systems Alliance (CRSA). 


The 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.


Role purpose: To assist the Renewals Manager in the management of all aspects of assigned works within the contract and contribute to development and take ownership of assigned works from Development Stage. Ensure assigned works are delivered in compliance with all relevant Safety Legislation, group standards & network rail standards and to the correct specification to the agreed target costs. To take a primary lead in the management of the Technical Engineering resource within the delivery team.

What you'll be doing

The successful candidate will: 





  • Assist the renewals manager in the detailed planning and execution of Track Renewals Works as allocated;

  • Assist the renewals manager in planning and directing the activities of Senior Supervisors and Senior Engineers;

  • Undertake deputy contractors responsible engineer (CRE) duties;

  • Develop track and drainage designs with a constructability focus;

  • Ensure compliance with all relevant Safety Legislation and Welfare Regulations;

  • Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures;

  • Be responsible for ensuring all works undertaken comply with contract specifications;

  • Identify risks and opportunities within the programme and lead the promotion of sharing best practices;

  • Monitor the delivery plan of the production team so that it considers cross-programme requirements;

  • Manage and monitor the execution of works throughout the life cycle of the project and are delivered within the agreed target costs;

  • Continually review working practices, utilisation of resources and technical innovations to ensure the cost-effective delivery of the contract;

  • Assist the renewals manager, CEM and CRE to ensure works are undertaken by competent staff and assist in competency management procedure.



Who we're looking for

The successful candidate will have the following qualities/experience: 


Essential: 



  • A strong Engineering CRE background;

  • Extensive knowledge of track renewal processes in both S&C and plain line, operational railway and associated  safety matters including Construction, Design Management (CDM);

  • Technical qualifications to at least HNC level or equivalent;

  • Risk assessment, auditing internal and external competency;

  • Knowledge of safety & Environmental management and quality assurance;

  • Excellent interpersonal, communication and organisational skills;

  • Experience within a management post;

  • PTS;

  • Ability to drive.


Important skills:



  • Team player with willingness to learn, challenge and be involved;

  • Computer literacy;

  • Able to decide, formulate and communicate policy;

  • Adopts a logical and decisive approach to decision making and impact.


Desirable: 



  • Membership of a relevant professional institution (or working towards);

  • IOSH/NEBOSH;

  • IEMA;

  • Accident investigation experience.

Why work for us

Our people are our biggest asset, and we focus on recruiting, training and developing the people who can apply innovation to deliver the infrastructure of the future. We nurture these talents, offer a great benefits package in addition to a competitive base salary and continually invest in developing the skills of our people at every level. Some of our key benefits are:



  • An attractive/negotiated salary;

  • Company vehicle;

  • 25 days annual leave + bank holidays;

  • Pension savings scheme;

  • Enhanced maternity/paternity and family friendly policies;

  • A whole host of other BB staff employee benefits (discounts, exclusive offers etc.);

  • Refer and Earn bonus scheme;

  • Discretionary annual salary reviews.

About us

Balfour Beatty is a leading Rail infrastructure provider. We work at the heart of the UK’s railway network – designing, enhancing and maintaining thousands of miles of the railway that connect communities and underpin growth. 


Our expertise covers design and manufacturing, civils, track, reactive maintenance, electrification, signalling, power systems and rail plant.


We have a strong orderbook with and a positive pipeline of opportunities, and we put our customers, rail users, and our people at the heart of everything we do.


Diversity and inclusion


At Balfour Beatty, we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone D&I 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/

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