Planned maintenance & Infrastructure Manager

Planned Maintenance & Infrastructure Manager

Stanford-le-hope, Essex and onsite visits.

PERMANENT

Job Overview:

Lead day-to-day delivery of planned (PPM) and reactive works across rail infrastructure and buildings. You will plan access (possessions/isolations), allocate resources, manage safety, cost and quality, and ensure timely close-out with auditable evidence and minimal service impact.

Key Responsibilities:

• Workbank Planning: Convert CAFM schedules into 4–12 week lookaheads; balance preventive and reactive priorities.
• Possession & Isolation Planning: Input requests into PPS (Possession Planning System); attend planning meetings;.
• Safe Systems of Work: Own RAMS, WPPs and Task Briefs; set exclusion zones and permit controls aligned to EAS (Engineering Access Statement /TPR (Track Protection Rules).
• Daily Operations: Chair morning brief; allocate supervisors/operatives/plant; manage toolbox talks and close-out checks.
• Plant & Tools: Issue/track plant, MEWPs and tools; ensure inspections, calibration and secure storage.
• Materials & Logistics: Raise requisitions, schedule deliveries, and manage compound inventories to avoid downtime.
• Quality & ITPs: Execute inspection regimes, record evidence, clear snags and document handovers.
• Cost Control: Approve timesheets; monitor productivity, overtime and materials against budget; support QS with CVR and variations.
• Stakeholder Coordination: Liaise with depot ops, TOCs and subcontractors to deconflict works and maintain service.
• Performance Reporting: Issue weekly KPI reports on programme adherence, safety, defects and productivity.
• Team Leadership: Coach supervisors and operatives; manage competence and training matrices.

Key Skills & Competencies:

• Rail Maintenance Delivery: PPM/reactive execution in stations/depots/civils.
• Access Rules: Understanding of EAS/TPR, PPS and weekly operating notices.
• Scheduling & CAFM: Building lookaheads from CAFM with resource/plant alignment.
• Safety & CDM: Permits, isolations and practical H&S leadership.
• Commercial Awareness: Productivity, timesheets, change control and materials/plant budgets.
• Communication: Clear briefings and escalation in fast-moving operations.

Key Behaviours:

• Safety-first: Proactive hazard control and challenge.
• Accountable: Owns programme and outcomes.
• Detail-Oriented: Accurate plans, records and handovers.
• Resilient: Effective in night works and live rail.
• Collaborative: Works well across client and supply chain.

Qualifications & Experience:

Essential:

• Experience managing maintenance/infrastructure works in rail/civils
• Knowledge of Network Rail standards, access planning and CDM
• Ability to hold PTS and pass D&A testing
• Resource and programme management experience
• Full UK driving licence

Desirable:

• SMSTS/SSSTS
• Framework maintenance experience
• Formal asset/facilities qualification

You must have the right to work in the UK without sponsorship

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