Transport UK Rail Replacement provides a specialist service to the UK Rail Industry when train services are disrupted by planned engineering work or emergency incidents. Our highly experienced rail replacement team offer a fully managed service for the provision of coaches, buses, small vehicles, and taxis. 

Do you get a buzz when you see growth in a business? Do you want to be part of this journey? 

The Role 

We have an exciting opportunity to join our Rail Replacement Team as a Contract Manager based in London. This is a brand new role reporting to the Head of Rail Replacement. The successful candidate will manage the GTR bus, coach & taxi operations, including the contractual relationships with key customers.    

Duties Include 

• Work in conjunction with the Head of Rail Replacement to deliver a leading road transport strategy (bus, coach & taxi) for GTR.
• Lead the new team in a collaborative and inclusive manner to deliver unbeatable service to our customer. 
• Support the Head of RR to identify and explore opportunities to grow sustainable business and increase our overall profitability. 
• Overall responsibility for delivery of the GTR bus, coach & taxi contract. 
• To develop external third party stakeholder relationships to enhance overall performance delivery 
• Embed a culture that has safety at the forefront at all times. This should be achieved by leading by example and never turning a blind eye to unsafe practises. Ultimately understanding peoples’ motivations when they don’t work safely. 
• To implement and oversee controls to ensure compliance with legal, regulatory and contractual requirements with coach, bus and taxi operations including Clear Air Zones & PSVAR. 

The Candidate 

• Must display excellent leadership skills 
• Ability to identify priorities and assign & complete tasks accordingly 
• Able to communicate effectively with all levels (both written & verbal) 
• Innovative allowing the team to improve through new ways of working and/or better use of technology. 
• Have a positive attitude to motivate and lead a team to deliver excellent performance. This requires the ability to understand individuals’ motivation & nurture accordingly 
• A full UK driving licence is a requirement for this role. 

Benefits  

• Competitive salary, circa £55,000 per annum  
• Generous Company Sick Pay Scheme 
• Access to our employee assistance programme 

Apply Now! 

If you feel you have the skills, experience or qualifications required for this role and want to join a fast-paced growing company apply immediately! Please note that due to a high number of applications we may close the job posting earlier than expected. Best of luck! 

Closing date for applications midnight 11 February 2024. 

Transport UK supports diversity and inclusion and is committed to eliminating discrimination and encourages diversity amongst the workforce which is truly representative of all sections of society. If you require any support to complete your application, please reach out to Bus.HR@solvd.solutions