Asset Enhancement Manager

Who are we?

South Western Railway (SWR) operates over 1,500 services each weekday across the network and employs more than 5,000 people. We provide easy and convenient mobility, connecting people and communities in South West London, southern counties of England, and the Isle of Wight.

Support the Head of Infrastructure & Property by leading the project management and delivery of a wide range of property projects at Stations and Depots. To ensure these are delivered to an appropriate technical standard, safely, efficiently, and to satisfy all statutory, contractual and business requirements.

• Communication and co-ordination at all levels within SWR and with third party organisations including Local Authorities, Government Bodies, Network Rail, Contractors and Suppliers.
• Responsible for the line management of the Project Managers.
• Oversee the delivery of SWR project managed property construction portfolio in accordance with specification, budget and timescales.
• Set and maintain the delivery strategy and required outputs for the construction portfolio.
• Work with the I&P Commercial Manager to ensure the appropriate procurement strategies for projects is followed, ensuring full compliance with SWR Financial and Procurement Policies and I&P Department guidelines.
• Develop strong internal and external relationships to ensure that consents and approvals are complied with and obtained wherever appropriate.
• Oversee the management of suppliers to meet the programme requirements.
• Provide senior professional surveying and project management expertise, together with associated technical advice to assist in the development of the SWR building portfolio, and of its staff.
• Lead and inspire the team to maintain full engagement in meeting the business objectives.
• Challenge Project Managers to ensure that they initiate and evaluate innovative ideas and develop reliable solutions within financial constraints and timescales.
• Oversee the preparation and maintenance of documented project files for all projects and track progress against planned programmes.
• Prepare and submit periodic and ad hoc reports as required

• Proven senior level of construction experience managing project management staff in an operational environment.
• Strong negotiation skills and outstanding oral and written communication skills.
• Should have a practical approach to construction projects and a flexible approach to work.
• High standards of general education and ideally with professional qualifications in a building discipline to minimum HNC level.

• A thorough knowledge of construction Health & Safety legislation in the railway environment, ideally relevant qualifications (NEBOSH, etc)
• Construction design management experience.
• A sound knowledge of construction and its legislative framework and significant experience of construction in the railway technical environment

Basingstoke Campus, more commonly known as the ROC, is a state-of-the-art Operating Centre and training facility located a short walk from Basingstoke station. It is a shared facility with Network Rail and is the hub for all operations across the Wessex region. The office space and technology on site are modern with the added benefit of additional facilities including a gym & canteen.

You will work an average of 37 hours across 5 days per week, typically office hours.

In return we offer a competitive salary and a variety of valuable benefits, including:

Free duty and leisure travel on SWR services for employees

Free leisure travel for spouse/partner and dependants (criteria dependent)

75% discount on many other train operating companies

Full training and support with development

Excellent pension scheme

Our vision is to provide an inclusive environment for all colleagues, ensuring all candidates have an equal opportunity to access meaningful employment.

We value our differences such as age, gender, LGBTQIA+, ethnicity, religion, and disability. We maintain a zero tolerance towards any form of prejudice towards our colleagues, customers, and future talent.

We celebrate and encourage diversity of thought, progressive ways of working and seeing all our colleagues grow and thrive.

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