Overview We are seeking an experienced Contracts Manager / Labour Supply Manager to lead delivery of a safety-critical labour provision on a large rail framework covering multiple routes in the Southern region. This operationally focused role owns mobilisation and steady-state supply of safety-critical staff into Tier-1 contractors and rail clients, balancing delivery, compliance, commercial performance and growth. The role is based from an office in North London with a regular presence at the rail hub (Central London) and flexibility for home working. Key Responsibilities: * Lead and develop delivery of safety-critical labour across a major rail framework, supplying skilled resources to Tier-1 contractors and rail clients. * Own day-to-day account management, building strong relationships with clients, route stakeholders and co-suppliers. * Manage end-to-end labour supply including demand forecasting, recruitment, onboarding, competence management, rostering and mobilisation for possessions and planned works. * Ensure all safety-critical personnel meet competence, gating, RAMS and regulatory requirements at all times. * Drive commercial performance, delivering agreed sales, margin and profitability targets while managing timesheet reconciliation, invoicing and contract variations. * Lead, coach and develop the labour operations team (back-office and site-based), setting clear performance expectations and maintaining high standards. * Implement and maintain effective systems for competence management, timesheets, rostering and performance reporting. * Identify and support business growth opportunities across the framework and adjacent routes. Qualifications & Experience: * Proven experience in labour supply within rail civils or a closely related safety-critical environment. * Experience managing framework contracts or large client accounts within a Tier-1 contractor setting. * Strong commercial awareness with experience of P&L ownership, pricing and margin control. * Demonstrable success recruiting, mobilising and retaining safety-critical rail operatives for possession-based work. * Working knowledge of competence and gating requirements (e.g. PTS, COSS, signaller environments). * Strong leadership, stakeholder management and communication skills. * Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, target-driven environment with flexibility for out-of-hours and possession work. * Full UK driving licence desirable. Benefits: * Performance-related bonus * Company car or car allowance * Hybrid working (office, site and home) * Clear progression opportunities, including potential to lead a wider safety-critical labour business If you have proven safety-critical rail labour supply experience and can lead delivery on a large rail framework, please apply now