Manager - Bms

Melbourne, VIC, AU, 3000

**About John Holland**:
At John Holland, our purpose is simple - we transform lives with everything we do.

We’ve always known that Infrastructure is about people — our customers, our employees, and the communities in which we work every day.

That’s our difference. Deep experience and capability with a genuine care about creating better lives for people along the way.

Be part of the team that’s up for the challenge of transforming lives for good.

**About The Project**:
John Holland is proud to be a key delivery partner on the Cross Yarra Partnership (CYP), responsible for the Operations & Maintenance of the transformative Metro Tunnel Project.

As part of this iconic infrastructure initiative, we’re seeking passionate professionals to help operate and maintain five world-class underground stations and associated tunnel systems.

This is your opportunity to work on cutting-edge transport infrastructure, ensuring safety, reliability, and performance for generations to come. Be part of a team that’s shaping the future of Melbourne’s rail network—above and below ground.

**About The Role**:
Working for John Holland, as part of the Cross Yarra Partnership (CYP) Asset Management Services team, the Discipline Maintenance Manager oversees an end-to-end maintenance program including planned and reactive maintenance services for BMS services.

**Responsibilities of the role include**:
**During the Mobilisation Phase**
- Observe and document witness testing throughout the testing and commissioning programme. Raising concerns and developing a deep knowledge of the assets and systems.
- Attend and document outcomes from OCC walks across all tunnel and station locations.
- Support the review and successful acceptance of O&M Manuals from the D&C team, validate the documentation and information provided and develop relevant procedures. Help systematise and integrate documentation into the CMMS and maintenance systems.
- Leverage systems and mobile tools to capture observations and validate the asset register, as builts, process and procedures.
- Support trials and validation of maintenance procedures throughout mobilisation and participate in trial operations in preparation for Maintenance Phase.
- Involvement in procurement activities in relation to the technical scoping of subcontractor works
- Complete all O&M training and various other training packages.
- Ensure the Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS) is populated accurately with appropriate asset data generated as part of the inspection and maintenance activities.
- Ensure contractors and all personnel conducting maintenance activities are suitably inducted, trained, and qualified.
- Develop strong working relationships with the client representative, contractual key stakeholders, and end users.
- Accountable for ensuring all maintenance activities are undertaken safely with a focus on Zero Harm.
- Minimise abatement risks by performance monitoring and reporting in line with Services Specification and contract KPIs.
- Maintain strong working relationships with the client representative, contractual key stakeholders, and end users.
- Ensure legislative obligations are met, including compliance with the relevant Building Codes.
- Conduct onsite safety and risk related audits and inspections. Report findings and ensure corrective actions are implemented.

**During the Maintenance phase**
- Supervise the delivery of BMS building services related planned and reactive maintenance.
- Liaise with the train operator (Metro Trains Melbourne) for execution of the works and reactive response.
- Managing maintenance programs / disciplines including scheduling, resource allocation and workflow optimisation
- Overseeing site inspections, ensuring adherence to safety standards and compliance
- Preparing detailed reports on performance, compliance, and project outcomes

**To be successful in this role we are looking for**:
**Qualifications**
- Trade Qualification or relevant discipline experience

**Experience**
- Proven experience in operational leadership, subcontractor management and budgeting
- Strong commercial acumen with expertise in contract claim negotiation and cost control
- In-depth knowledge of building maintenance practices, and industry regulations
- Excellent communication, problem solving and organisational skills
- Proficiency in Project Management tools and Microsoft office suite
- Sound knowledge of OHS&E regulations, Codes of Practice, AS3000:2000, and safe working practices.
- Willingness to work shifts, overtime, and participate in an on-call roster.
- Experience within the rail industry or a similar safety-critical environment.
- A trade qualification in relevant discipline and demonstrated experience of operational experience
- Strong team & stakeholder management skills with the ability to identify, communicate and mitigate potential problems, risks and issues to the team and broader stakeholders
- Strong written an