Works Delivery Manager [Off Track]

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Scotland’s Railway is part of this large family and it covers a large geographical area from the Borders to Thurso at the far tip of the North East of Scotland, accounting for almost 20 per cent of the UK rail network. We provide rapid access along busy commuter routes to our seven cities, servicing the varied needs of our business and leisure commuter services, including cross‑border services and rural services. We have up to 50 freight services operating every day and we are steadily building capacity for this to grow. Our ambition to be responsive to passengers and freight users drives us every day and we’re empowered to do the right thing for those who use the rail network. We actively challenge unsafe practices and take responsibility for addressing risks, resolving issues and protecting safety and wellbeing.

About the role

This is a Full‑Time Permanent position.

The Works Delivery Manager will manage and direct the Works Delivery team to deliver inspection, maintenance and renewal of assets to standards. They manage activities within agreed resource levels, budget and unit cost measures to achieve safety, asset performance, cost and quality business targets.

Key Accountabilities

1. Manage and direct the Works Delivery team and Contractors to achieve business and functional objectives and meet key performance measures.
2. Manage the development of individuals and the engagement of the team.
3. Manage the arrangements for staff competence and welfare.
4. Adhere to company policies and procedures.
5. Carry out work safely and in accordance with the safe systems of work procedures, method statements, plans and other instructions.
6. Implement safety, asset performance, reliability, productivity and efficiency improvement initiatives.
7. Manage the development of work plans that enables work to be delivered safely, efficiently and compliant to standards.
8. Manage and direct the inspection, faulting, maintenance and renewal of assets to standards.
9. Manage and check the quality of work delivered and confirm assets are compliant to standards.
10. Manage the preparation of work and resource specifications, method statements and plans.
11. Manage information to update systems, databases and records.
12. Undertake a programme of staff surveillance, work quality and asset condition checks.
13. Contribute to your own development and that of others.
14. Discharge the relevant duties assigned to the ‘CDM Contractor’ (Network Rail Infrastructure Limited) in accordance with the Construction, Design and Management (CDM) Regulations.

The Works Delivery Manager is a safety critical role and Personal Track Safety (PTS) competence is required. If not already held by the successful applicant, any offer of employment will be subject to passing the relevant pre‑appointment medical to obtain this competence, including a drug & alcohol test.

Your experience and skills

Experience of managing and directing a team.

Experience of team leadership and development.

Experience of managing the production and delivery of a comprehensive and compliant work programme.

Able to demonstrate, promote and embed safe working behaviours within the team.

Able to lead and implement change and improvement initiatives.

Able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

Able to coach, influence and develop others.

Knowledge of electrification and plant maintenance and construction management processes, systems and standards.

Knowledge of budget management and cost/waste control processes and techniques.

Knowledge of the Construction, Design and Management Regulations.

Hold and retain competencies relevant to this post and required by business need.

Ideally hold (or be working towards) an NVQ level 3 or 4 (or equivalent) in a relevant subject or have attained the appropriate level of knowledge gained through equivalent relevant experience.

Able and willing to drive vehicles as required by business need.

Benefits

• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Choice of pension schemes
• Discounted leisure train travel for you and your family
• 75% subsidy on Rail and Underground season tickets
• Private Healthcare
• 5 days paid volunteer or carers leave
• My Benefits platform – giving national and local discounts on retailers, gym membership and more

Grade: Band 4.C

Salary Range: £43,588 – £53,167

Closing date: Midnight on Tuesday 4th August 2026 – late applications will not be accepted.

We retain the right to close the advert before the listed closing date (based on application volumes) so if you are interested in this vacancy, we encourage you to make your application as early as possible.