Network Rail
Job title:
Scheme Project Manager (Works Delivery)
Company
Network Rail
Job description
Network Rail has played a key role in keeping the country moving during the coronavirus pandemic – and we will play an equally important part in rebuilding from it.
We get people where they need to be, whether they are commuting to work, visiting friends or family, or going for a night out.
We make millions of lives better every day and have a vital job in driving the economy and prosperity of the nation!
Over the coming years we will be building and improving crucial rail links between the country’s biggest cities, making our services faster, more comfortable and more reliable for the people who rely on us.
We’re also changing our organisation to put the passenger at the heart of everything we do, to make our people even prouder to work for us and to be recognised as a true leader in our industry.
In joining Network Rail, you’re not only joining an organisation with a vital role to play for the country, but also a team of more than 40,000 people, and a business dedicated to being one of Britain’s best employers.
Does this sound like a team you’d love to be a part of?
Brief Description
There is an exciting opportunity to join us in a role that is vital to our success. We are looking for a Scheme Project Manager to join our Works Delivery team to Scheme Project Manage Works Delivery work across the full portfolio of Network Rail’s Works Delivery programmes. To be responsible for managing the safe and effective delivery of projects, supporting the Project or Programme Manager to deliver key outputs of programmes in order to meet client requirements to time, cost, quality, and performance.
Role and Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:
1. Accountable for delivery of Works Delivery projects in a safe & environmentally responsible manner to time, cost and quality, in accordance with the Governance of Railway Investment Projects (GRIP), applicable Network Rail company standards, current legislation and procedures including HMRI guidance where appropriate.
2. Work closely with Project Managers to lead, inspire, direct and develop specialist teams to deliver successful projects to meet route objectives for internal and external stakeholders.
3. Manage and implement Construction Design Management (CDM) requirements associated with projects to deliver compliance to regulations.
4. Direct multi-disciplinary teams including commercial, programme controls, engineering, and others to identify solutions to client requirements and establish a robust baseline plan to manage and maintain the plans to project completion.
5. Identify and Implement the management of resource planning for current and projected work banks, including identification and management of critical resource requirements.
6. Support the Project Manager in preparing and maintaining definitions of the project requirements across the project lifecycle, as well as updating business cases that justify projects in terms of benefits, costs and risks in collaboration with clients.
7. Manage stakeholders, taking account of their levels of influence and particular interests.
8. Manage project reviews at appropriate points throughout project lifecycle which inform governance decisions of projects by identifying, monitoring and providing evaluations of progress, performance, risk (threats and opportunities) contingency, and continuing relevance. Plan and implement mitigations to them, responding to other issues that affect the projects and associated programmes.
9. Manage change control in collaboration with clients and contractors by establishing, and implementing where necessary, protocols to change the scope of projects and update configuration documents as required, in accordance with NR processes.
10. Support accident investigations when remitted to by the relevant designated competent person.
About the role (External)
Essential
· Educated to degree level in a relevant discipline or equivalent experience
· Member of the Association for Project Management or equivalent, holding or working towards chartered status or equivalent
· Successful experience and detailed knowledge of the application of Construction Design Management (CDM) regulations
· Demonstrable stakeholder engagement and communication skills
· Successful relevant experience including experience of contracting and project delivery
· In depth knowledge and previous experience of project budget management
· Able to demonstrate effective evaluation and decision-making skills
· Successful previous experience of safety management in project delivery
· Detailed knowledge of Health and Safety legislation
· Understanding of Network Rail accident investigation processes and procedures
Desirable
· Experience in the Rail Industry Sector (including application of GRIP)
· Knowledge of Network Rail’s Project, Investment, Commercial and Procurement practices
· Experience in risk identification, assessment and mitigation
· Flexible and pro-active approach
· You will be a team player with willingness to learn, challenge and get involved
· Knowledge of Network Rail’s assets and how they are managed
How to apply (External)
Salary and benefits:
- Salary of £43,588 – £49,037 (Band 4.C) depending on skills, qualifications and experience
- 28 days annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays
- My benefits – Our discounted online shopping site
- A range of discounted offers including, childcare vouchers, healthcare offers – cycle to work, healthcare club discounted membership and other benefits
- Subsidies of up to 75% on rail and underground season tickets
- A choice of contributory pension schemes
- 2 weeks paid reserve leave for our Armed Forces community
**Please note that the advert closes on the 21 February January 2024 and late applications will not be considered **
Oh, and by the way…
We care deeply about welcoming people no matter where they’re from, how old they are or what disability they may have. We encourage applications from every age, race, ethnicity, disability, gender, gender identity, religion, culture, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, pregnancy, maternity or caring responsibility. We want our employees to bring their whole self to work and that starts with you!
We will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential skills and experience detailed above. Network Rail positively embraces flexible working, recognising that employees may wish to balance work and family/home life. We will consider all flexible working applications.
Network Rail is required to comply with UK Government standards when carrying out pre-employment checks for all new starters; this includes a basic criminal record check. In addition to the basic criminal record check, in accordance with the UK Government we are also required to verify your identity, right to work in the UK and previous three years employment history
If you like the sound of all that, we’d love it if you could submit your application online. If you need an alternative method of applying, please let us know.
Drugs and Alcohol Standard:
Our Drugs and Alcohol Standard is changing as of 16.01.2023. All prospective candidates who have not been offered a conditional role by 16.01.2023 will be required to undergo and pass a drugs and alcohol test. Your application will be rescinded if you record a positive test. All positive drugs and alcohol test results for prospective candidates will be securely held on database and a 5 year suspension from applying for a safety critical role, a role which requires PTS certification or a Key Safety role on Network Rail Managed Infrastructure will be enforced.
Expected salary
£43588 – 49037 per year
Location
Peterborough
Job date
Mon, 12 Feb 2024 07:12:59 GMT
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