Resource Manager

**About the Contract**
We’re all originals here and our individuality is an asset. We have unique backgrounds and personalities, which means we all bring different ideas to the table. But we do have one thing in common: we all take personal pride in our public service. With every drop of water and spark of electricity we supply, with every bolt we tighten and with every guiding golden nugget of advice, we better manage the services that we all use and rely on every day, ensuring every household in Britain benefits from our work.
Amey is one of the top five support services suppliers in the UK. We employ 16,000 people, have a turnover of £2.1bn and a strong forward order-book. Every household in Britain benefits from the work we do. We maintain the UK’s road and rail infrastructure, keep schools safe and clean, manage the UK’s defence estate, safely escort prisoners and keep prisons and courts secure. We also collect and process waste, as well as deliver utilities services. All of this is underpinned by our leading consulting capabilities which uses engineering design and data analytics to better manage the services we all use and rely on
As one of us, you can really be you because your individuality is an asset. You’re surrounded by a team of people who want you to grow and embrace new challenges. People who care about your job satisfaction as well as your wellbeing. There’ll be experiences as original as you are, in a career that can feel like many rolled into one. You’ll be stretched but always supported. Whether it’s working on the biggest bridge in the country, learning to get to grips with the latest technology, or just working with a great group of people every day, you’ll find what gets you out of bed in the morning at Amey.
**What is the purpose of this role?**
To manage and lead at optimum cost all signalling, electrical and civil directly employed resources and sub-contract to meet the business needs and objectives
**What will this role involve?**
Accountable for the safety of team in line with the safety responsibility statement Review and ownership of costs for the teams reporting to the post and to meet business targets Prioritise and plan the allocation and delivery of installation resources in liaison with Planning team To line manage direct reports To define and ensure training for installation resources to achieve requisite standards of installation and meet business needs To promote and recruit (in association with Service Director, Engineering & Resources and HR) and ensure full resource capability in line with workload forecast To liaise with training department to ensure training requirements are met To allocate the use of sub-contractors and employees from other departments as required If allocated to a scheme, ensure that staff allocated continue to meet the standards and work practices as directed by the project teams Ensure depot stores are in good order and consumables ordered, stored, distributed and used to maximise efficiency Ensure that reports, work plans, briefs and feedback are reviewed and distributed as necessary (in particular the safety information, daily work sheets, timesheets etc) Brief and implement new systems and processes Carry out investigations / disciplinaries / safety checks and general line management duties Ensure that a planned programme of technical and safety workplace assessments for all employees are carried out, to satisfy Railway safety critical work legislation Lead team, technical briefs and safety meetings Supports and delivers strategies for continuous improvement
**What are we looking for?**
IRSE Assessor / verifier Experience of managing direct and indirect resources PTS / IWA Outstanding leadership skills with ability to build and retain effective teams Highly organised, able to handle complexity Good stakeholder management A clear understanding of the importance of robust processes and systems, with a commitment to quality, safety and the environment Understanding of the Railway Operating Environment Understanding of planning and resource management systems