Operations Delivery Manager - Bristol, United Kingdom - Network Rail

Description

Brief Description

To manage the safe and effective delivery of Route Engineering Access plans through all aspects of pre, real time and post possession delivery and associated activities, minimising Route exposure to Schedule 8. Lead the first response and subsequent investigation into all possession related incidents, providing comprehensive reporting on all possession safety and delivery activities.

About the role (External)

Key Accountabilities

1.Lead a strong, challenging safety culture throughout all aspects of possession delivery activities including, but not limited to, PICOP briefings, competency assessment and possession assurance audits.

2.Lead, direct and manage all in house and contracted possession management staff, acting as a role model and mentor, implementing Network Rail policies professionally and efficiently.

3.Lead investigations into all possession related incidents/operational close calls, liaising and supporting with all Works Deliverers, Operational staff and possession delivery stakeholders.

4.Manage the safe and efficient delivery of all possession plans.

5.Manage possession delivery teams to minimise exposure to Schedule 8, facilitating right time service start up including contingency plans.

6.Manage compliance of possession management teams, buildings, vehicles and equipment in line with relevant company standards rules and regulations.

7.Support the development and validation of the Route Engineering Access plan through the planning process.

8.Produce all safety critical and delivery documentation for possession management activities as required to optimise safe and effective use of access opportunities.

9.Provide accurate and comprehensive possession reporting to works deliverers, operational staff and key stakeholders to enable continuous improvement.

10. Promote a proactive continuous improvement culture, sharing knowledge and best practice across the industry. Job Skills, Experience and Qualifications

Essential

·Relevant successful experience in a front-line delivery operations role

·Demonstrable leadership, management, motivational and communication skills

·Knowledge of possession safety rules and regulations

·Knowledge of relevant railway geography and network capability

·Analytical thinking and the writing of reports

·Knowledge of factors and activities critical to efficient possession delivery

·Able to evaluate complex factors and produce business-led customer focused solutions

·Able to work well under pressure

·Able to engage with customers and build collaborative relationships with stakeholders

·Able to prioritise and organise workload to ensure deadlines are met

·Local / Formal incident and accident investigation competence

·PTS/IWA/COSS/PICOP/ AOD duties

·Excellent communication skills and customer focussed approach

·UK driving license

Desirable

·Protection Controller

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