Brief Description
The Wales & Western Capital Delivery team believe in the ‘One Team' ethos.You will be working in a team that is passionate about delivering safely, efficiently and providing value for money for our passengers, train and freight operators and the taxpayer.
We have just embarked on an exciting delivery model for our next 5-year delivery period.Our portfolio is diverse, spanningBuildings & Civils, Enhancements, Track, and Signalling, Power and Communications.The projects we deliverrange from major enhancements e.g., High Speed 2 Old Oak Common Station on the Great Western Mainline, to medium sized enhancements, third party funded projects, renewals, and minor works.All of these are key to keeping our railway safe and running.
Our focus is on recruiting and retaining people who are key to the running of our railway.We are committed to supporting learning and development and enabling individuals to bring their whole selves to work.We are passionate about diversity and inclusion, and our diverse team has enabled better delivery – so, no matter your background, if you can offer us what we're looking for, we'll be glad to have you on board.
We are looking to attract individuals who are prepared to join us on our journey to look after our railway infrastructure; this is a heritage, we are extremely proud of. You will provide commercial support to make a difference to the lives of millions.
About the role (External)
A Commercial Apprenticeship with Network Rail is the first step into an exciting career in the Rail industry.
Overview
•You need to have 112 ACAS points to be able to apply for the scheme
•Your salary in the first year is £24,500 and will increase each year in line with Network Rail's Transparent Pay deal for your respective band bracket.
•The scheme lasts for five years.
•Studying with University of West of England (1 day a week on day release):
About the course
Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB), Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and Chartered Institution of Civil Engineering Surveyors (CICES), the Chartered Surveyor apprenticeship will give you the degree-level expertise needed to practise as a Chartered Surveyor.
You'll benefit from the considerable experience of UWE Bristol's Chartered Surveying and Commercial Management team, which comprises of practising and recently practising surveyors and construction legal practitioners.
A mix of traditional and highly creative learning environments will enable you to learn essential knowledge and real-world skills, making you an asset to your organisation.
What you'll get out of it
After completing the course, you will have a Level 6 (Degree) Chartered Surveyor qualification (BSc), and should be well on the way to achieving full MRICS Chartered Surveyor status.
Many of our apprentices go on to hold senior positions within Network Rail. The career path for this Apprentice opportunity would be an Assistant Commercial Manager, with later career opportunities such as Commercial Manager or Contracts Manager and on to Senior Commercial Manager or Programme Commercial Manager.
The entry requirements
You need to have 112 ACAS points to be able to apply for the scheme, Grade C/4 or above in English and Mathematics, or equivalent (we accept Functional Skills Level 2 in English and Maths), and at least 2 A-levels (no specific subjects needed).
Your Main Responsibilities will be to:
·Understanding and working with the systems that Network Rail uses to commercially manage its projects e.g., Oracle Projects, Monitor, Citadel, CEMAR so that they record the latest and correct information.
·Assist in the measurement and evaluation of the commercial value of payments, monitoring the correct certification of goods, services and works prior to authorisation in accordance with the terms and conditions of the contracts.
·Contribute to the reporting on all commercial aspects of allocated projects including budgets and control of costs.
·Work on the preparation of pricing documents and pre-tender documentation including understanding supplier selection.
·Assist in general commercial management on a day-to-day basis working with project teams. This will include reviewing site records for to mitigate / resolve disputes.
You will ideally have
·A record of good time keeping.
·Ability to work to deadlines.
·Good problem-solving skills.
·Ability to communicate effectively.
·A passion to learn and grow with a can-do; will-do attitude.
·Computer literate with the ability to use Microsoft applications.
What could set you apart
·A can-do and will-do attitude
·Passion to learn and grow
Not sure if you meet all the requirements? Let us decide