Network Rail has played a key role in keeping the country moving during the coronavirus pandemic - and we will play an equally important part in rebuilding from it.We get people where they need to be, whether they are commuting to work, visiting friends or family, or going for a night out.We make millions of lives better every day and have a vital job in driving the economy and prosperity of the nation!Over the coming years we will be building and improving crucial rail links between the country's biggest cities, making our services faster, more comfortable and more reliable for the people who rely on us.We're also changing our organisation to put the passenger at the heart of everything we do, to make our people even prouder to work for us and to be recognised as a true leader in our industry.In joining Network Rail, you're not only joining an organisation with a vital role to play for the country, but also a team of more than 40,000 people, and a business dedicated to being one of Britain's best employers.Does this sound like a team you'd love to be a part of?Brief DescriptionThere is an exciting opportunity to join us in a role that is vital to our success. We are looking for a Senior Network Delivery Manager to join our East Coast Operations team.You will act as the strategic duty leader of the Route Control team, maximising delivery of performance across the network on a shift basis to achieve the best outcome for all operators, whilst minimising overall delay through implementation of train service contingency plans and train service management protocols.About the role (External)Role and Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

• Assume strategic command of the rail network during major safety and performance incidents acting as Rail Incident Commander where appropriate.
• Direct communications to the Route Executive team, National Operations Centre and senior stakeholders in regard to restoration and recovery of the network.
• Direct development and implementation of real time strategic plans to achieve recovery targets using industry resources.
4. Lead incident reviews giving appropriate consideration to customer needs, Network Rail and train operators' positions and establish a system to monitor and review the implementation of recommendations and the effect on future performance.
• Accountable for maximising performance of the network at all times and lead the restoration of the timetable for all Operators by agreeing intervention strategies.6. Lead the dissemination of safety critical and other information. Introduce and maintain a system of recording operational safety and performance incident information in accordance with the relevant company standards, procedures and statutory requirements, to provide safety, performance and management reporting information at the required frequencies.7. Lead and direct the route co-ordination of pre-agreed plans for event management, engineering works, weather management and other risks in order to protect the delivery of the network.8. Oversee the on-shift
control team to enable professional standards to be maintained, deliver the best balance between network availability, maintenance requirements, passenger and Train Operator needs.9. Lead the real time response to operational security issues and incidents as well as managing the integrity of sensitive operational and security documentation.10. Facilitate lessons learnt reviews following major or significant incidents leading to trackable actions across the industry to improve response to future incidents.ABOUT THE ROLE:Are you?· Proven strategic leadership skills· Successful experience of and skilled in root cause analysis· Able to demonstrate real time incident planning skills· Excellent communication skills· Successful experience of incident management at strategic and tactical level for stations, trains, track areas and worksites on the railway· Successful experience of implementing emergency plans· Holistic and geographical understanding of the railway

which enables rapid management of the incident and minimises impacts more widely to the network· Ability to build strong relationships to obtain the most appropriate advice and guidanceDo you have?· Knowledge of relevant railway industry communication systems· In depth understanding of temporary rules and impacts of engineering work· In depth knowledge of the operational rule book and appropriate engineering standards and legislative framework· Operational knowledge of different stocks, engineer's vehicles and signalling systems (traditional and new) across the railway· Membership to a relevant professional association (for example Institute of the Railway Operators)How to apply (External)Salary and benefits


• Salary of £71,163 - £84,437 (Band 2.B) depending on skills, qualifications and experience
• 28 days annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays
• £6,000 pa Car Allowance
• My benefits - Our discounted online shopping site
• A range of discounted offers including, healthcare offers - cycle to work, healthcare club discounted membership and other benefits
• Subsidies of up to 75% on rail and underground season tickets
• A choice of contributory pension schemes
• 2 weeks paid reserve leave for our Armed Forces community