Vegetation Contract Manager

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Key Information

Job title – Vegetation Contract Manager

Grade- MMG1

Salary- Circa £68,000.00

Location – Hillingdon, Upminster- Onsite

Contract Type – London Underground- Permanent

This role is regularly required to work early, late and nights and perhaps on occasions at weekends to work with their employees and/or contractors.

This is not a Hybrid role: Monday – Friday (days), may possibly include nights & weekend cover to suit business requirements. (35 hour working Week). 

Overview of project/role 

Manage internal and contract resource to undertake works to time, budget and quality targets both for the core vegetation & Fencing works and fence line PM5/6 inspections.
Deputise for the Vegetation Delivery Manager when required.

 Key Accountabilities  

• Manage/plan/audit core Vegetation & Fencing teams and fence line inspectors.
• Lead, develop and manage the team and individuals to drive performance, capability and engagement while growing diversity improvement.
• Contribute towards the development and embedding of continuous improvement in Safety, Performance, Cost, Productivity and Environmental standards.
• Contribute to minimising the whole life cost of the vegetation requirements.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify, deliver, and embed potential areas of improvement in safety, performance, cost, productivity, and environmental standards.
• Create/deliver H&S briefings, develop presentations, and issue work instructions to staff and managers.
• Work closely with TfL suppliers, ensuring an appropriate knowledge transfer occur to provide an effective service.
• Complete periodic Planned/unplanned General Safety Inspections (Days & Nights).

Skills, Knowledge & Experience  

Skills 

• Proven ability to use Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook (Essential)
• Proven ability to communicate with people at all levels, including both external and internal stakeholders (Essential)
• Analytical approach to data management and problem solving (Essential)
• Elevated levels of accuracy and diligence (Essential)
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and inter-personal skills (Essential)
• Strong leadership skills to ensure team formation and development (Essential)
• Strong leadership skills to support development of team and capabilities (Essential)
• Stakeholder Management (Essential)
• People Management skills (Essential)
• Hold and maintain PWT-TH, PTS & SPC certification (Desirable)
• Full Clean UK Driving Licence (Essential)

Knowledge 

• Knowledge of Track systems/Standards/Construction techniques (Essential)
• Working knowledge of engineering and railway rules, regulations, and legislation (Essential)
• Working knowledge of Vegetation, Fencing management and invasive species (Essential).
• Experience in scoping/surveying Fencing projects & repairs (Essential).
• Experience in scoping/surveying Vegetation/tree removal.
• Hold or working towards herbicide application licenses PA1/PA6 (Essential).
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook (Essential)
• Working knowledge of Health and Safety rules, regulations, and legislation in the railway environment (Essential), IOSH trained (Desirable)
• Successful candidate will be expected to complete IOSH, and any other training required for the role.
• Knowledge of continuous improvement best practice (Desirable)
• Working knowledge and experience of RailSys (Desirable).

Experience 

• Proven experience of working in the track environment (Essential)
• Experience of working on Vegetation & Fencing control activities (Essential)
• Leadership and management experience of managing performance (LU / TfL and Agency teams) in an operational, people intensive environment (Desirable)
• Maximo experience (Desirable). (Successful candidate will be expected to complete training courses).

The closing date for applications is Wednesday 3rd December @ 11:59pm. 

Equality, diversity and inclusion
We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We want to represent the city we serve, which will help us become a more innovative and efficient organisation. Our goal is to make our recruitment as inclusive as possible. We are a disability confident employer who guarantee an interview to any disabled candidate who meets all of the essential criteria. 
 
Benefits  
In return for your commitment and expertise, you will enjoy excellent benefits and scope to grow.  Rewards vary according to the level of role but mostly include the below:
 
Final salary pension scheme 
Free travel for you on the TfL network 
Reimbursement of 75% of the cost of a standard class Ticket for National Rail travel from home or 75% reimbursement on a 28-day flexi ticket
30 days annual leave plus public and bank holidays 
TfL is committed to work-life balance, operating a hybrid working approach where business and role requirements allow
Private healthcare discounted scheme (optional) 
Tax-efficient cycle-to-work programme
Retail, health, leisure and travel offers 
Discounted Eurostar travel