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At Network Rail, we're dedicated to keeping passengers and freight moving safely and efficiently across the country. When you join us, you're not just part of a team - you're part of something that matters to millions. We believe that our people are at the heart of what we do, and every role plays a vital part in building a better, more connected railway.
Brief Description
Project Managers Works Delivery work across a track portfolio of Network Rails Works Delivery renewals, which include Level Crossings (track elements only), S&C and plain line refurbishment/renewals. To be accountable to the Programme manager for leading their teams to achieve safe, compliant and cost effective delivery of all projects within programmes, meeting client requirements.
About the role (External)
Key Accountabilities:
1. Accountable for delivering a portfolio of first time/right time projects/schemes on track in a safe & environmentally responsible manner while managing cost/volumes 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. Lead, inspire, direct and develop specialist teams to deliver successful projects to meet route objectives for internal and external stakeholders.
3. Direct and co-ordinate multi-disciplinary teams including commercial, programme controls, engineering, and others to identify cost effective solutions to client requirements, establish a robust baseline plan and manage and maintain the plan to project completion.
4. Lead the identification and monitoring of project risks (threats and opportunities), and the associated planning and implementation of mitigation.
5. Responsible for the management of resource planning for current and projected work banks, including identification and management of critical resource requirements for direct labour, contingent and specialist resource, in accordance with Network Rails policies.
6. Engage with and lead stakeholder relationships including internal and external parties, taking account of their levels of influence and particular interests.
7. Establish and maintain governance arrangements for the delivery of projects, defining clear roles, responsibilities and accountabilities that align with organisational practice.
8. Accountable for the management and implementation of Construction Design Management (CDM) requirements associated with programmes to deliver compliance to regulations management.
9. Manage and update business cases that justify projects in terms of benefits, costs and risks in collaboration with clients.
10. Lead & undertake accident/incident investigations when remitted to by the relevant designated competent person.
Job Skills, Experience and Qualifications:
Essential
1. Educated to degree level in track discipline or equivalent demonstrable experience.
2. Member of the Association for Project Management or equivalent, holding or working towards chartered status or equivalent.
3. In depth knowledge and between 5 - 10 years of previous experience of the application of Construction Design Management (CDM) regulations.
4. Excellent and demonstrable stakeholder engagement and communication skills at all levels.
5. Successful record of project budget management and ability to understand and interpret commercial and financial landscapes.
6. Successful experience in managing ambiguity in a project environment with strong evaluation and decision-making skills.
7. Demonstrable safety management practice in project delivery.
8. Detailed knowledge of Health and Safety legislation and best practice.
9. Successful experience in Accident/Incident Investigation.
Desirable
1. Detailed knowledge of Investment, Commercial and Procurement regulations and practices.
2. Formal qualifications in risk identification and assessment.
3. Knowledge of Network Rail's assets and how they are managed.
To be successful in this role we also require
1. Successful 5 -10 years experience in a project environment including demonstrable experience in team leadership, planning, contracting and delivery of railway projects.
2. Must be an experienced PTS holder.
3. Holder of a driving licence and/or the ability to get to site which can be in remote locations.
4. OnCall every 1 in 4 weeks.
Company
Every day, 4.8 million people use our network. Keeping Britain moving and building a better railway for the future is full of challenges – but also tremendous opportunities.
Your health, wellbeing and benefits
We believe that safety and performance go hand in hand and this doesn’t just mean safety on the railway! We are committed to the wellbeing of our employees and believe, that should come first.
We have a range of benefits including:
* 28 days annual leave entitlement.
* My benefits – Our discounted online shopping site.
* A range of discounted offers including childcare vouchers and healthcare offers.
* Subsidies of up to 75% on rail and underground season tickets.
* A range of pension schemes.
* 2 weeks paid reserve leave for our Armed Forces community.
What Diversity and Inclusion means to us
Diversity means recognising differences between people while valuing the contribution they make. Inclusion means creating safe and welcoming workplaces with fair cultures that encourages innovative and fresh ways of thinking.
Disability Confident Leader
Network Rail is an accredited Disability Confident Leader. This means, where a disabled applicant meets the essential criteria for any of our vacancies, they will receive an interview.
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