Head of High Speed Built Environment Maintenance
Location
London, GB
Department Name
CT St Pancras FM Common QX (989501) G1
About Network Rail
Come and join our Infrastructure Team at Network Rail High Speed
Head of High Speed Built Environment Maintenance
The role
Are you an expert facilities management generalist, comfortable with dealing with building services engineering whilst being able to turn your hand to soft services, managing complex capital delivery and retail fit out projects along the way?
Network Rail (High Speed) currently has a fantastic opportunity for an experienced FM leader to join the team and make a difference to everybody who works on, and uses the HS1 network - the 109km railway that connects the UK to Europe.
Responsible for the built environment of the iconic Grade 1 listed St Pancras International Station, as well as two other stations on the route (and a number of depot and ancillary locations) we’re looking for somebody who can play a key role in our Infrastructure Leadership Team, lead our Built Environment Maintenance Function, and set and manage a budget of circa £20m per annum.
You’ll need experience in client, stakeholder, and contractor management, a solid understanding of working within the constraints of a heritage environment, and the tenacity to deal with multiple conflicting priorities.
If you think this sounds like the kind of challenge you’re up for, why not apply today, or speak to our Infrastructure Director, Mike Brinkley (michael.brinkley@networkrail.co.uk)
Brief Description
Who we are
Network Rail High Speed Ltd. (NRHS) is responsible for operating and maintaining the UK’s only international high-speed railway, owned by London St. Pancras Highspeed.
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 and Ebbsfleet International.
As a wholly owned subsidiary of Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd, NRHS is privately financed under an agreement with our client London St. Pancras Highspeed, 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: For everyone to love High Speed rail!
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!
Investing in our people is key to enhancing the safety, reliability, and efficiency of our railway system. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact, then this opportunity is for you!
About our people and the recruitment process - We're an inclusive employer of choice and we welcome applications from everyone! We encourage our colleagues to work flexibly, as we know traditional working patterns don't always fit. If you want to consider working flexibly, just let us know and we'll do our best to help and invest in your career with us, whilst you have a healthy work life balance.
We're also a Disability Confident Leader employer and we'll try our best to adapt the process and offer a reasonable alternative to help support people with disabilities access, apply and interview for roles.
About the role (External)
The person
So, who are we looking for? Please see below for the experience required.
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent professional experience
- Member of relevant professional body, e.g. ICE or IWFM
- Proven ability to lead and manage large cross functional teams
- Able to demonstrate excellent interpersonal, influencing, communication and organisation skills
- Credibility and impact with internal and external stakeholders
- Experience of working with and adhering to Health & Safety Management Systems that detail how safety critical work is managed
- Knowledge of project management processes and methodologies
- Knowledge of Construction Design & Management (CDM) regulations
- Extensive knowledge of Civils and Facilities Management
- Highly skilled senior relationship manager experienced in managing end-to-end client, customer and supplier relationships
- Advanced influencing and negotiation skills to develop mutually beneficial relationships.
- Executive level stakeholder relationship management capability
Although the following is not essential, it would help your application if you also matched the following criteria:
Desirable
- National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health (NEBOSH) general certificate
- Experience in operating within a unionised environment
- Understanding of railway industry structure and responsibility
The important stuff
The role is based at St Pancras International, however frequent travel to our other office and site locations along the High Speed line is expected.
What can we offer you in return?
We follow a structured pay framework, any salary offered will be within the following pay range:
£85,395 - £101,323 (plus inner London allowance of £3,270)
In addition, we can offer you a rewarding career with excellent benefits, including:
- 28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
- Bonus scheme
- Healthcare
- Excellent choice of pension schemes
- 75% subsidy on rail season tickets (including London underground)
- 75% off leisure rail travel for you and your family
- ‘my benefits’ – our discounted online shopping site
- Training, development and employee assistance programme available
- Two weeks paid reserve leave for our armed forces community
- 5 days paid volunteering leave
If you have been referred for a job vacancy in the Southern region of Network Rail, please complete the form below:
Employee Referral Form
If you are successful in your application, you may be required to go through a security vetting process (depending on the role).
We are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment for our people. We want our employees to reflect the diverse communities that we serve. We welcome different and fresh ways of thinking and encourage a culture where people feel empowered to act and we would consider flexible working.
Closing date and application process
The closing date will be 1st September 2025. Late applications will not be accepted. Network Rail High Speed retains the right to close the advert early depending on application volume. This role is also advertised externally,
Drugs and Alcohol Standard
All prospective candidates who are offered a conditional role will be required to undergo and pass a drugs and alcohol test. Your application will be rescinded if you record a positive test. All positive drugs and alcohol test results for prospective candidates will be securely held on Sentinel database and a 5 year suspension from applying for a safety critical role, a role which requires PTS certification or a Key Safety role on Network Rail Managed Infrastructure will be enforced.
You can visit Evenbreaks Career Hive for advice on accessibility support if you're unsure of the options available. Should you require any reasonable adjustments/modifications, please add a note to your application.
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Head of High Speed Built Environment Maintenance
Location
London, GB
Department Name
CT St Pancras FM Common QX (989501) G1
About Network Rail
Come and join our Infrastructure Team at Network Rail High Speed
Head of High Speed Built Environment Maintenance
The role
Are you an expert facilities management generalist, comfortable with dealing with building services engineering whilst being able to turn your hand to soft services, managing complex capital delivery and retail fit out projects along the way?
Network Rail (High Speed) currently has a fantastic opportunity for an experienced FM leader to join the team and make a difference to everybody who works on, and uses the HS1 network - the 109km railway that connects the UK to Europe.
Responsible for the built environment of the iconic Grade 1 listed St Pancras International Station, as well as two other stations on the route (and a number of depot and ancillary locations) we’re looking for somebody who can play a key role in our Infrastructure Leadership Team, lead our Built Environment Maintenance Function, and set and manage a budget of circa £20m per annum.
You’ll need experience in client, stakeholder, and contractor management, a solid understanding of working within the constraints of a heritage environment, and the tenacity to deal with multiple conflicting priorities.
If you think this sounds like the kind of challenge you’re up for, why not apply today, or speak to our Infrastructure Director, Mike Brinkley (michael.brinkley@networkrail.co.uk)
Brief Description
Who we are
Network Rail High Speed Ltd. (NRHS) is responsible for operating and maintaining the UK’s only international high-speed railway, owned by London St. Pancras Highspeed.
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 and Ebbsfleet International.
As a wholly owned subsidiary of Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd, NRHS is privately financed under an agreement with our client London St. Pancras Highspeed, 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: For everyone to love High Speed rail!
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!
We're dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that reflects the passengers we serve. To achieve this, we're committed to becoming an open, diverse, and inclusive workplace, leveraging the skills and expertise of our talented workforce. Together, we strive to create a safe and accessible railway for everyone. Discover more about the importance of Diversity and Inclusion at Network Rail by clicking here.
Investing in our people is key to enhancing the safety, reliability, and efficiency of our railway system. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact, then this opportunity is for you!
About our people and the recruitment process - We're an inclusive employer of choice and we welcome applications from everyone! We encourage our colleagues to work flexibly, as we know traditional working patterns don't always fit. If you want to consider working flexibly, just let us know and we'll do our best to help and invest in your career with us, whilst you have a healthy work life balance.
We're also a Disability Confident Leader employer and we'll try our best to adapt the process and offer a reasonable alternative to help support people with disabilities access, apply and interview for roles.
About the role (External)
The person
So, who are we looking for? Please see below for the experience required.
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent professional experience
- Member of relevant professional body, e.g. ICE or IWFM
- Proven ability to lead and manage large cross functional teams
- Able to demonstrate excellent interpersonal, influencing, communication and organisation skills
- Credibility and impact with internal and external stakeholders
- Experience of working with and adhering to Health & Safety Management Systems that detail how safety critical work is managed
- Knowledge of project management processes and methodologies
- Knowledge of Construction Design & Management (CDM) regulations
- Extensive knowledge of Civils and Facilities Management
- Highly skilled senior relationship manager experienced in managing end-to-end client, customer and supplier relationships
- Advanced influencing and negotiation skills to develop mutually beneficial relationships.
- Executive level stakeholder relationship management capability
Although the following is not essential, it would help your application if you also matched the following criteria:
Desirable
- National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health (NEBOSH) general certificate
- Experience in operating within a unionised environment
- Understanding of railway industry structure and responsibility
How to apply (External)
The important stuff
The role is based at St Pancras International, however frequent travel to our other office and site locations along the High Speed line is expected.
What can we offer you in return?
We follow a structured pay framework, any salary offered will be within the following pay range:
£85,395 - £101,323 (plus inner London allowance of £3,270)
In addition, we can offer you a rewarding career with excellent benefits, including:
- 28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
- Bonus scheme
- Healthcare
- Excellent choice of pension schemes
- 75% subsidy on rail season tickets (including London underground)
- 75% off leisure rail travel for you and your family
- ‘my benefits’ – our discounted online shopping site
- Training, development and employee assistance programme available
- Two weeks paid reserve leave for our armed forces community
- 5 days paid volunteering leave
Network Rail Benefits - To find out about what benefits we offer, click here
If you have been referred for a job vacancy in the Southern region of Network Rail, please complete the form below:
Employee Referral Form
If you are successful in your application, you may be required to go through a security vetting process (depending on the role).
We are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment for our people. We want our employees to reflect the diverse communities that we serve. We welcome different and fresh ways of thinking and encourage a culture where people feel empowered to act and we would consider flexible working.
Closing date and application process
The closing date will be 1st September 2025. Late applications will not be accepted. Network Rail High Speed retains the right to close the advert early depending on application volume. This role is also advertised externally,
Drugs and Alcohol Standard
All prospective candidates who are offered a conditional role will be required to undergo and pass a drugs and alcohol test. Your application will be rescinded if you record a positive test. All positive drugs and alcohol test results for prospective candidates will be securely held on Sentinel database and a 5 year suspension from applying for a safety critical role, a role which requires PTS certification or a Key Safety role on Network Rail Managed Infrastructure will be enforced.
You can visit Evenbreaks Career Hive for advice on accessibility support if you're unsure of the options available. Should you require any reasonable adjustments/modifications, please add a note to your application.
All offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks. Click here for more information
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