Lead Interface Manager: Lead Change, Shape Rail's Future!

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Lead Interface Manager to drive the transformational change of our stations, making them vibrant and welcoming spaces for our customers and communities. This role is pivotal in managing the interface between station projects and day-to-day operations, ensuring seamless integration and exceptional project delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

• Champion seamless project integration: Be the driving force behind the smooth interface between station projects and daily operations, swiftly addressing any issues that arise.
• Safety first, always: Lead the charge in ensuring strict safety compliance, mitigating risks, and keeping everyone safe throughout the project lifecycle.
• Build strong connections: Foster collaborative relationships with key stakeholders, including Network Rail and contractors, to ensure project success.
• Navigate approvals with expertise: Skilfully manage the process of obtaining essential consents and approvals, paving the way for project progress.
• Oversee site activities: Keep a watchful eye on all site-based activities, ensuring they meet safety standards and project requirements. 

What We’re Looking For:

• Knowledge: Working knowledge of CDM, JCT, and NEC contracts; understanding of RIBA and/or GRIP plans of work; knowledge of the railway industry.
• Skills: Strong organisational and communication skills; ability to prioritise workload; flexibility in work hours and location; customer-focused and able to thrive in a pressurised environment.
• Experience: Demonstrable experience in project or property management, particularly in a live railway environment; experience working with contractors and suppliers; ability to manage complex station environments.
• Qualifications: Degree level qualification or relevant experience in a railway operational or project environment. 

Please see the role profile for more information.

Benefits include:

• Final salary pension
• Free travel on Avanti West Coast for you/spouse/partner/dependents
• Privilege Travel card (75% off other train operators fares for leisure travel)
• 30 days holiday rising by 1 for every completed year of service to a maximum of 37 days (inclusive of bank holidays)
• 10 free journeys on other First Group Train Operator

If you're excited about driving change and making a difference, we want to hear from you! Apply today to join our team and help shape the future of rail travel.

At Avanti West Coast, we value the differences that make each of us unique! Avanti West Coast recognises the benefits of building a diverse workforce and employing people from diverse backgrounds, which includes their race, religion, age, gender, gender identity, disability and sexual orientation.

Everyone who joins Avanti West Coast becomes part of our close-knit team. We're committed to ensuring that Avanti West Coast is inclusive, a place where people are encouraged to be themselves, and not an edited version to fit in. A place where differences are welcomed, recognised, accepted and put to good use!