Works Manager

PSR Rail are currently recruiting for a Works Manager who will be the senior leader for reactive repair works. You will manage all Facilities Management small work repairs covering multiple locations within the Network Rail infrastructure.

You will also work with the PPM Manager to ensure that PPM compliance is achieved on the sites within their portfolio. The key elements of this role are to co-ordinate all aspects of the reactive and PPM works to ensure that the works meet the client expectations. The Works Manager will carry out their work in accordance with all the relevant standard operating procedures also in line with HSEQ policies. You will ensure controlling documentation and handback is maintained and look for opportunities for the company to add additional value or enhance the quality of earnings of the project.

Key Responsibilities

Clients

• Liaise with the customer, their representatives, and all stakeholders on Operational Issues.
• Enhances existing valuable business relationships and works to ensure they are developed effectively.
• Proposes actions in response to changes in client and stakeholder needs and expectations.
• Manage Key-stake holders through the project life cycle

Project Delivery

• Manage a team of Geographically or skilled based supervisors / operatives allocated to the framework
• Ensure that the appropriate HSQE controls are implemented including CPP/WPP and TBS etc as required.
• Ensure all works are Set-up Safely & Securely.
• Active involvement in HSEQS management on the project and challenge working practices on site to ensure continuous improvement
• Plan and coordinate resource levels both internal and external (SC) 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 & update the Client and site team.
• Manage open orders to ensure KPI's are kept within limits.
• Support the team on high priority/profile reactive works.

Experience & Skills

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

• Strong analytical skills.
• Organised with good time management and capable of proactive planning.
• Ability to get the best out of individuals, teams & Trade contractors and build consensus where differences of opinion arise.
• Manage safety performance
• Manage people performance
• 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

Qualifications & Training
Required
* PTS, SMSTS
* First Aid at work Certificate
* CDM Awareness
* Driving license