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We have a fantastic opportunity for a Permanent Way - Section Manager to join our AIW/IM account in Treforest - on site working role.

AIW(IM) is the infrastructure Manager for the railway network running from Cardiff to Treherbert, Aberdare, Merthyr Tydfil, Coryton, Rhymney and Cwmbargoed (known as the Core Valleys Lines). It manages all the assets across this network.

Permanent Way - Section Manager plays an important part in assisting the P-Way Engineer in maintaining the P-Way network, delivering maintenance, inspections and renewals works safely in accordance with standards, legislation and Amey procedures to specification and programme; While effectively supervising and delivering the approved construction programmes to the agreed resource and cost plans.

The standard hours of work are 35hrs per week.

You will be responsible for :
Planning and identifying maintenance and renewals works
Conducting SVI inspections on Track
Conducting CAB rides across the network in accordance with standards
Reviewing and signing off inspections
Review and analysis of track geometry recordings in conjunction with the engineering team
Promoting and leading safe working practices, ensuring full implementation and compliance.
Adhering to the Amey Essentials (Zero Code, PDR's etc.) as applicable.
The submission of accurate site records to enable effective monitoring of programme and cost plans as requested to agreed format as applicable.
Ensuring that tool box talks, task briefs and COSS briefs are carried out for all work tasks prior to commencement of work for allocated contracts.
Ensuring that all allocated tasks are undertaken in accordance with the planned safe method of working.
Ordering and receipt of site deliverables, timely returns of goods receipts notices.
Ordering and receipt of site plant, including security and timely off-hire.
Supervising sub-contractors, contract staff and contingent/direct labour for allocated site activities.
Line and people manager duties as required. Carry out annual performance reviews (PDRs) for direct reports, administering poor performance, attendance management and disciplinary procedures as applicable.
Undertake regular PDR 1-2-1 conversations and manage staff development of direct reports We want to hear from you if you have:
Experience in planning and delivering track maintenance and renewals
Able to Interpretate of engineering drawings and technical drawings
Environmental awareness
COSS
TR06 competency
053/054 S&C competency
IOSH Managing Safely (or SMSTS / SSSTS) - Preferred
PTS certified
Effective communication skills
Problem solving
Experience in managing a team
Commercial awareness
Computer literacy - Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Projects
Full UK driving licence What we can offer you
Career Development - You'll be provided with a clear career path by tailoring a program that's unique to you.
Pension - A generous pension scheme which we will contribute to
Holidays - minimum 24 days holiday + bank holidays + option to buy additional days.
Choices - our flexible benefits scheme is tailored by you, including buying additional annual leave, cycle2work scheme, charity giving and gym membership.
Save with Amey - our online voucher portal gives you access to thousands of discounts from leading retailers to help you save on shopping, days out, or nights in. It includes healthcare, free GP service, dental vouchers.
Social Value - You'll get 2 Social Impact Days each year to contribute to your favourite causes, and where eligible, participate in the Duke of Edinburgh Gold Awards. Application Guidance

Amey is committed to Inclusion and Diversity . We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role.

Please contact our recruitment team at (url removed) to discuss any access needs, reasonable adjustments or additional support that may be required at any point during the recruitment process.

Apply today - We are excited to hear from you!

We reserve the right to close this vacancy before the closing date should we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

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