Route Facilities Manager

About this role

Who We Are

Network Rail High Speed Ltd. (NRHS) is responsible for operating and maintaining the UK's only international high-speed railway, High Speed (HS1).

The 109km HS1 infrastructure consists of a diverse range of railway assets such as the track, signalling, overhead line, lineside buildings, depots, viaducts and long tunnels. NRHS is also responsible for operating and maintaining three international stations; St Pancras, Stratford, Ebbsfleet International.

As a wholly owned subsidiary of Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd, NRHS is privately financed under an agreement with our client 'HS1 Ltd', undertaking a diverse range of activities from railway infrastructure maintenance and operations - through to station facilities management and retail on behalf of our client.

Our Vision - to deliver the best High Speed rail customer experience.

https://www.networkrail.co.uk/running-the-railway/our-routes/network-rail-high-speed/

Our passengers and freight users are at the heart of everything we do. We help connect people to their friends and families and get goods to their destination safely and efficiently. We're an organisation where people matter. When you're part of our team, you matter to us and you matter to millions. Watch our video to find out more!

Vacancy Details

Duration: Permanent role based in St Pancras International Station

In addition to the above, we can offer you a rewarding career with excellent benefits, including:

• Generous annual leave (28 days plus statutory days) with the option to buy/sell days
• Defined benefit pension scheme 75% subsidy on rail and underground season tickets
• Up to 75% off leisure travel
• Interest-free travel loan for train and car park season tickets
• Discounts at some stations with your Network Rail pass
• Flexible/hybrid working arrangements
• Volunteer leave to make a positive impact
• Healthcare scheme, GymPass discounts, cycle to work scheme - plus more
• We offer generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave to support our employees during significant life moments
• Play a key role in shaping and enhancing workplace environments across Network Rail, ensuring facilities and services are safe, welcoming, cost-effective and aligned with industry best practice.
• Drive excellent customer experiences by helping manage and continuously improve facilities management contractors, balancing service quality, performance and value for money.
• Collaborate with colleagues, contractors and stakeholders across the business to deliver maintenance, compliance and improvement programmes that support operational success.
• Provide expert advice on property and facilities investment, helping to prioritise repairs, renewals and enhancements while ensuring budgets and estate strategies are met.
• Build strong relationships across the organisation, sharing best practice and influencing positive outcomes with senior stakeholders and service providers.
• Maintain accurate property information and develop evidence-based recommendations that optimise building performance, maximise value and support long-term estate planning.

Next Steps

CV shortlisting will take place after the advert closes, with interviews planned in the coming weeks after the application deadline, subject to business needs.

Should you require any reasonable adjustments/modifications, please add a note to your application.

We encourage you to review our Safety Vision, as safety is an important part of the culture at Network Rail

All external offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.

Your experience and skills

Who are we looking for?

• We're looking for an experienced and pragmatic hard services Facilities professional with a strong engineering mindset and the credibility to lead from the front. You'll be comfortable operating at management level, holding contractors to account, and building strong relationships with key stakeholders.
• You will bring technical knowledge across building services, combined with a practical, solutions focused approach and good commercial awareness. If you thrive in fast-paced environments, take ownership, and are motivated by making a visible impact on the performance of critical infrastructure used by millions, we'd love to hear from you.

Essential Criteria

• Proven experience in facilities management
• Excellent communication skills
• Microsoft suite proficiency
• Proven contract management skills

Desirable

• Proven experience of managing complex budgets
• Knowledge of policies and standards relating to office accommodation
• Proven negotiation skills

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Key Information

Vacancy Details

Number of Positions

1

Hours

Full Time

Geographical Area

London (Inside M25)

Job Category

Property, Safety and Compliance

Function

Southern Region

Organisation

CT St Pancras FM Common QX (989501) G1

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