Seasons Delivery Specialist

Overview

Lead seasonal & extreme weather management, mitigation plans, and performance reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• weather process
• incident review
• forecasting
• seasonal plan
• kpi reporting
• supplier liaison

Tasks

-Manage the improvement of the Extreme Weather Response (formerly EWAT) process within the Route so that effective proactive measures are taken in response to extreme weather forecasts. -Lead incident reviews relating to seasonal and extreme weather and check that areas of learning are captured and actioned accordingly to prevent or lessen the impact of repeat failure. -Be the single point of contact within the Route both internally and externally for all seasonal and extreme weather management matters. -In the event of a major incident or severe disruption to the service due to weather, liaise with Gold Command to provide regular and accurate weather forecasts to assist the dissemination of information to onward parties. -Lead the training and management of autumn controllers on behalf of the Control Manager be the single point of contact within the control environment for adhesion related issues throughout autumn. -Develop, own and continuously improve the Route Seasonal Plan in conjunction with lead Operators, Operations, Maintenance and Performance teams making use of stage gate reviews to deliver continuous improvement with regards to seasonal and extreme weather management. -Manage compliance with regard to all seasonal and extreme weather operational standards and take ownership of all seasonal and extreme weather key performance indicators providing detailed, highly numerate reports and analysis on progress against targets as required. -Manage the Route autumn budget in respect to efficient procurement of goods and services in order to mitigate the safety and performance impact of adhesion. -Be the Route client for seasonal treatment fleet liaising with Suppliers, Operators, and other functions so that a robust and comprehensive seasonal treatment programme is specified and ultimately delivered.

Requirements

• strategic
• operations
• people management
• project management
• communication
• quantitative analysis

What You Bring

-Previous successful experience of strategic decision-making -Core understanding of operational rules and regulations -Successful previous experience of managing people (indirectly or directly) -Ability to successfully apply project management skills -Previous successful operational or maintenance experience at area level -Able to demonstrate effective communication skills -Able to demonstrate competent presentation skills -Able to demonstrate an understanding of business and safety case preparation -Able to demonstrate quantitative analysis skills

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About Network Rail

-Responsible for managing the country’s railway infrastructure, playing a vital role in the UK's transport system. -Ensures the safe passage of trains through its management of critical railway assets. -Origins date back to 2002, when the rail infrastructure was brought into public ownership. -Based in Milton Keynes, it is a crucial player in delivering major transportation projects. -Typical projects include track renewal, station modernization, and large-scale electrification efforts. -Oversees one of the world’s most complex and busiest rail networks, with significant investment in improving connectivity across the UK. -Focuses on maintaining safety and operational efficiency through cutting-edge technology and engineering solutions. -Collaborates with train operators and local authorities to ensure seamless travel experiences for passengers. -Delivers the High Speed 2 (HS2) project, set to revolutionize rail travel in the UK. -Committed to improving sustainability and reducing the environmental impact of rail transport.

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Security Clearance

-pre‑employment baseline personal security standard (bpss) vetting, including criminal record check. -three‑year career history checks. -mandatory drugs and alcohol test; positive result results in application rescind.