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On behalf of Network Rail, we are looking for a Scheme Project Manager for a 6 month contract based in Stockport - Hybrid Working.
Job Purpose:
Scheme Project Managers Buildings, Civils & Lineside (BCL) work across the full portfolio of our Works Delivery programmes. This is an exciting role, in a fast-paced environment, where the team can manage a project from start to finish in a relatively short timeframe, through the use of framework contractors or our internal delivery teams. The portfolio will expose you to a variety of schemes ranging from those in the design phase through to construction, as well as managing emergency schemes, where successful delivery makes an immediate, tangible impact on our internal Clients and passengers.
As a Scheme Project Manager, your main responsibilities will be to:
* Accountable for delivery of BCL projects in a safe & environmentally responsible manner to time, cost and quality, in accordance with PACE, applicable Network Rail company standards, current legislation and procedures including HMRI guidance where appropriate.
* Work closely with Project Managers to lead, encourage, direct and develop specialist teams to deliver successful projects to meet route objectives for internal and external stakeholders.
* Manage and implement Construction Design Management (CDM) requirements associated with projects to deliver compliance to regulations.
* 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.
* Identify and Implement the management of resource planning for current and projected work banks, including identification and management of critical resource requirements.
* Support the Project Manager in preparing and maintaining definitions of the project requirements across the project lifecycle, as well as updating business cases that support projects in terms of benefits, costs and risks to the clients.
* Handle stakeholders, taking account of their levels of influence and particular interests.
* 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.
* Lead 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 line with NR processes.
* Support accident investigations when remitted to by the relevant designated competent person.
You'll have:
* Relevant Rail and/or Construction industry experience.
* Good level of understanding for H&S (CDM) arrangements and processes for managing construction.
* Awareness of Engineering Assurance processes for approval within Rail industry (awareness of, is fine as I appreciate not all candidates will be knowledgeable about the process).
* Understanding of construction management role / contracting environment i.e. NEC4 Form of Contract - Framework for Principal Contractors.
* Location (home) - considering amount of travel required to perform the role. (I follow Network Rail - Fatigue at work policy for staff).
* Experience of stakeholder management, managing expectations etc.
* Suitable construction / surveying qualifications to demonstrate knowledge (career experience will be taken into account).
* Other relevant continued training and competencies i.e. valid CSCS Card, PTS Training etc.
Please be aware that this role can only be worked within the UK and not Overseas.
Network Rail is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. They welcome applications from everyone.
Disability confident
As a member of the disability confident scheme, Network Rail guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group.
Armed Forces Covenant
Network Rail guarantees to interview veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group.
In applying for this role, you acknowledge the following: "this role falls in scope of the Off Payroll Working in the Public Sector legislation. Any rates of payment quoted will reflect the gross rate per day for the assignment and will be subject to appropriate taxes and statutory costs. As such the payment to the intermediary and your income resulting from this contract will be different".
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