Works Delivery Manager - Communications

About Network Rail

Network Rail is a national network leader, uniquely positioned to drive the future of rail. Our teams keep some of the UK's most vital passenger and freight routes moving every single day. This is a place where collaboration, innovation and resilience are key and where your contribution will directly impact millions of journeys.

Covering Wessex, Sussex, and Kent, the Southern Region is one of the busiest and most dynamic parts of the railway. Our teams keep some of the UK's most vital passenger and freight routes moving every single day. This is a place where collaboration, innovation and resilience are key and where your contribution will directly impact millions of journeys. We are entering an exciting new chapter as we integrate with train operating companies under one national leadership, creating even greater opportunities to shape the future of rail.

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Works Delivery Manager Communications

Location:

Three Bridges Telecoms Building

Salary:
Band 4 C Starting at 43588

Contract:

Full Time Permanent

🌟 Lead. Develop. Deliver Excellence

We're looking for an inspiring and confident Works Delivery Manager (Communications) to lead our Works Delivery team and oversee the safe, efficient and high‑quality delivery of inspection, maintenance and renewal work across our communications assets.

This is a role where strong leadership meets operational impact. You'll bring together people, safety and performance to drive results, guide your team, and help shape the future of our communications infrastructure.

• Manage, motivate and guide the Works Delivery team and contractors to achieve business goals.
• Build a positive, engaged and safety‑focused team culture.
• Oversee staff competence, wellbeing and career development.

• Oversee the inspection, faulting, maintenance and renewal of communications assets.
• Develop safe, compliant and efficient work plans.
• Ensure all activities follow method statements, standards and safe systems of work.

• Implement initiatives that improve safety, reliability, productivity and efficiency.
• Lead and embed positive change across the team.

• Validate the quality of delivered work and ensure assets meet required standards.
• Conduct staff surveillance, work quality checks and condition assessments.
• Produce accurate resource specifications, method statements and delivery plans.

• Keep systems, databases and records updated and accurate.
• Manage workloads within agreed resource, budget and unit cost levels.
• Fulfil responsibilities under the CDM Regulations on behalf of Network Rail.

• Proven experience leading and developing operational teams.
• Successful track record delivering maintenance or work programmes.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to coach, influence and support others.
• Confidence embedding safe working behaviours.
• Skilled in driving improvement and managing change.
• Knowledge of electrification, plant maintenance and construction management processes.
• Understanding of budget management and cost control.

• Relevant and current competencies required for the role.
• Ideally NVQ Level 3 or 4 (or equivalent experience).
• Knowledge of CDM Regulations.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel as needed.

Your work will help ensure our communications assets remain safe, reliable and high performing. You'll inspire a skilled team, uphold high standards, and contribute directly to the operational success and safety of the railway.

We offer excellent benefits, including:

• 🌞 Generous annual leave (28 days plus statutory days), with the option to buy/sell days.
• ✨ Defined benefit pension scheme.
• 🚂 75% subsidy on rail and underground season tickets.
• 🚂 Up to 75% off leisure travel.
• 🌍 Flexible/hybrid working arrangements.
• 🕊️ Volunteer leave to make a positive impact.
• Carer's leave to support those who matter.
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