Infrastructure and Buildings Manager

The Welshpool and Llanfair Light Railway is a registered charity. An eight-mile long 2ft 6in gauge railway running through beautiful mid-Wales countryside, it provides a steam-hauled tourist service and heritage displays. Operated predominantly by volunteers, the railway carries more than 25,000 passengers a year with an annual turnover of over half a million pounds. We are custodians of a significant portfolio of historic assets.

We are seeking an experienced manager to lead the infrastructure and buildings team, both paid and voluntary, in safely maintaining the railway's track, civil engineering, infrastructure and buildings. The role will include ensuring the availability of the required infrastructure resources to enable the timetabled train services to operate, alongside providing appropriate advice and information on all aspects of civil engineering and building maintenance.

As the successful candidate, you have excellent leadership and interpersonal skills and a proven track record of motivating and managing. You are positive, energetic and enthusiastic. You are a 'hands-on' engineer with practical experience and theoretical knowledge in a civil engineering or buildings discipline.

Your skills and experience will include: engineering training to degree or NVQ Level 4 or equivalent, proven technical and practical experience, good understanding of regulatory environments, ability to set and maintain budgets, experience of risk management, and flexibility in approach and outlook.

If you think you have the personal qualities to carry out this role and want to work with people who are passionate about preserving our heritage and educating the public, we want to hear from you.

For an application pack and to apply, please contact human resources at Welshpool and Llanfair Light Railway or look at the job vacancy online on our website

If you would like an informal chat about the role before applying, please contact James Brett on (phone number removed)

Closing date for applications: Midnight on Monday 18th November 2024