Delivery Manager - Metro

We re building £1.3 billion of new tram extensions in the West Midlands to transform the region and create new jobs. If you have a track record in managing the development and delivery of major transport infrastructure schemes, then this may be the perfect role for you.

We are looking a Delivery Manager to be responsible for managing design, mobilisation and construction of major transport schemes integral to the delivery of Metro (Light Rail) in the region. TfWM are delivering a programme of enhancement projects, ensuring that the provision of new assets and the upgrade or expansion of current assets are fit for purpose in supporting our expanding metro network and its future operation.

This is a critical role for the organisation as we go through an exciting period of change, establishing a multi-modal Delivery Directorate and strive to be a best-in-class delivery authority.

You will have a technical background in the delivery of light rail or civil engineering projects, including the oversight of design activities, supporting contracts, commercial strategy and working across the construction supply chain to ensure delivery certainty. This role will be integral to supporting Transport for West Midlands’ delivery of multiple metro transport projects across the region. The investment in our Metro network forms a major part of Transport for West Midlands £2.2Bn capital programme.

We need someone who isn’t afraid of a challenge and wants to work within an agile and progressive environment at the vanguard of best practice, in successfully delivering major transport infrastructure projects on time and to budget.

• Manage and oversee detailed development and construction activities of major metro infrastructure project/s.
• Provide high quality technical input and expertise to develop, shape and delivery multi-disciplinary technical solutions across the field of light railway systems within complex urban environments.
• Work with multiple partners and stakeholders (internal and external) to successfully deliver the project/s to budget and delivered on programme.
• Engage and collaborate with partners in Metro Midlands Alliance, TfWM, Midland Metro Ltd and Local Authorities and partners across the region.
• Anticipate potential risk and provide mitigation and escalation as required.
• Work with and utilise bespoke contract methodology (similar to NEC) in managing project performance and commercials.
• Assist in the preparation of reports for senior management, elected members, WMCA committees, Management and Programme Boards and Local Cabinets.
• Ensure that project documentation produced for review/approval by WMCA, Local Cabinet, and their committees is done so in timely, accurate and cohesive manner.
• Manage budgets, and ensure that budget and financial administration, monitoring and reporting is of the highest standard.
• Ensure that appropriate legal agreements are in place.

• Experience of developing and delivering technically complex engineering projects, preferably within Heavy Rail, light rail or similar environment such as major highways or Civils schemes. Alternatively you would have technical knowledge of LV & HV electrical power involving OLE or NGED substation upgrades.
• Experience of commissioning technical services through the procurement and management of the supply chain.
• Experience of working within a NEC environment or similar, including contract management and contractor engagement.
• Experience of working with Local Enterprise Partnerships, DfT, Local Highways and Planning Authorities, Emergency Services, Highways England and other stakeholder bodies.
• Proven technical knowledge in the oversight of design standards and best practice in detailed development and delivery of highway projects, including highway construction and urban realm, track form and alignment, signalling, OHLE, traction power and network communications.
• Excellent stakeholder management and partnership working skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of environmental assessment requirements and procedures

The location for this role is Summer Lane with at least 3 days a week spent in the office.