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Route Facilities Manager

IRC2370487

Route Facilities Manager

Who We Are

Join Network Rail ! Where People and Connections Matter

At Network Rail, we're dedicated to keeping passengers and freight moving safely and efficiently across the country. When you join us, you're not just part of a team- you're part of something that matters to millions. We believe that our people are at the heart of what we do, and every role plays a vital part in building a better, more connected railway. 

We're committed to creating a diverse, inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. To discover more about our ED&I commitments click here. We value flexibility and understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance. As a Disability Confident Leader, we'll do everything we can to accommodate any needs throughout the recruitment process. 

Safe behaviour is a requirement of working for Network Rail. Applicants should be able to demonstrate their awareness of our safety vision.

About the role

About the role:

To provide day to day facilities and soft services management for all Route accommodation supporting the Route Property & Facilities Manager. Interfaces with Network Rail teams and local Facilities Management contractors to maintain agreed levels of delivery.

Package: This role sits within Band 4B, Zone 1 £35,582 - £43,400

Please note that this role is a permanent position.

Location: The successful candidate can be based in London Stratford Place.

What¿s in it for you

Here are a few of the benefits we have to offer:

  • 28-day annual leave with the option to buy and sell days
  • Choice of pension schemes
  • Inner London Allowance of £3270
  • 75% discount of leisure travel for you and your family
  • Private Healthcare
  • 5 days paid volunteer or carers leave
  • Up to 75% subsidised Rail and Underground travel
  • Gym Pass -access to gyms across UK
  • My Benefits platform- giving national and local retail discount
     

To find out more about what we offer, click here

Our aim is to ensure your candidate experience is as positive as possible. If you require reasonable adjustments at any point, simply let us know and we'll do our best to assist you.

Some of our roles require face to face Drugs & Alcohol testing.  We will share further details with you as part of your formal offer.

Your experience and skills

What you¿ll be doing:

  • Assist in the development and implementation of the total facilities management contract currently in place and help in maintaining and enhancing the facilities services strategy for workplace locations nationally so that reliable, cost effective and welcoming services are provided in accordance with industry best practice.
  • Work with colleagues to maintain and enhance the total facilities management contract with specific reference to end-user customer experience and financial performance.
  • Oversee the management of the maintenance of workplace environment and facilities in compliance with corporate and statutory health and safety policies, Diversity and Inclusion strategies regulations and procedures, through rigorous contract management and the use of external auditing services.
  • Advise on expenditure with respect to maintenance and renewal of the workplace environment and facilities, assisting in keeping expenditure in line with budget provision and consistent with the agreed strategy for the estate.
  • Proactively develop and maintain relationships across the wider business, with particular focus on the sharing of knowledge and best practice with the strategic sourcing teams and developing relationships at a senior level with the customer to aid management of the facilities management contractor.
  • Maintain and update full database information for each building on existing and anticipated issues, with proposals, projected cost and income and business case as appropriate.
  • Assess and recommend repairs, renewals and improvement works having regard to costs and values and lease obligations in order to optimise portfolios.
  • Oversee, report and maintain a database on utility consumption across various sites and identify efficiencies.

What you¿ll have:

Essential  

  • Holder of NEBOSH or relevant health and safety qualifications
  • Proven experience in facilities management
  • Excellent communication skills

We would also like but it isn¿t crucial to have/to be:

Desirable

  • British Institute of Facilities Management member
  • Proven contract management skills 
  • Proven experience of managing complex budgets
  • Educated to degree level or equivalent
  • Knowledge of policies and standards relating to office accommodation 
  • Proven negotiation skills
  • Full driving licence

To submit your application, click apply now. For tips to help you prepare and apply click here.  

You can visit Evenbreak's 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.

Key Information

Vacancy Details

Number of Positions:
1
Contract Type:
Permanent
Hours:
Full Time
Salary:
£35,582 - £43,400
Location:
London Stratford Place, London
Geographical Area:
London (Inside M25)
Closing Date:
12-NOV-2026
Job Category:
Business, Commercial and Project Management
Function:
Eastern Region
Organisation:
SL Workplace Management (570701) G1

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