Application Deadline: 18 October 2024
Department: Major Projects
Location: Derby
Description
About us
A partner that adds value today and for the future.
Porterbrook has been at the heart of the UK rail network for three decades and owns around a quarter of the national passenger rail fleet.
We mobilise private finance to drive rail growth through tailored leasing solutions, industry leading innovations and essential network projects that deliver a safe, efficient and sustainable railway.
Our mission is to provide high-quality, digitally-enabled rolling stock solutions that help deliver a safe, efficient and sustainable railway. We take an industry-leading approach, driven by innovative thinking and future planning.
About the team
The successful candidate will be joining the Major Projects function, a small but focused projects team that deliver several complex, high-value, and diverse range of projects including New Build, New technology introductions, refurbishments, and infrastructure upgrades. Porterbrook works to deliver improvements for customers and passengers that add tangible value. The team is part of the Operations Directorate reporting to the Chief Operating Officer.
Key Responsibilities
Role Purpose
To manage specific projects to:
* Support the safe operation of the fleets
* Deliver Porterbrook's lease obligations for heavy maintenance and modifications
* Ensure that projects are delivered to time, cost and an acceptable level of quality
Responsibilities
Safe Operation of Porterbrook Owned Rolling Stock
* Ensure that all projects are managed to support the safe operations of Porterbrook owned vehicles on the railway system, with due consideration to respective lease obligations
* Review National Incident Reports (NIRs) allocated to you to identify appropriate remedial actions and manage the implementation of remedial actions as necessary
* Support the supplier accreditation process
* Support the supplier audit activities/process. Manage audit CARs allocated to you to closure
Project Delivery
* Working with supplier services as required, ensure that the projects allocated to you are managed to deliver their time, cost and quality objectives
* Ensure that the projects that are allocated to you are reported so the business has sufficient visibility of the progress, issues, costs, risks and opportunities within your projects. This will normally take the form of brief monthly and formal quarterly reporting or as required by the business
* Undertake regular project reviews to monitor overall project performance and provide robust forecasts on costs vs budget
* Ensure all information, relevant to the projects that you manage, is shared within the business in a timely manner, including ensuring that logistics are kept up to date with project schedules
* Ensure Project Execution Plans (PEPs) and workbooks for your projects are up to date and are compiled in accordance with the issued Porterbrook Procedure
* Chair the regular contract review meetings as specified in the relevant contract and produce and issue minutes in a timely manner
* Ensure the payment of supplier invoices are progressed in accordance with the business processes in a timely manner
* Manage Contract Variations ensuring that such variations are applicable and offer an acceptable value for money for the business
* Compile Engineering Change requests where applicable to support contract variations
* Make the best use of the Porterbrook Support Engineers on site at the heavy maintenance locations – this should include where practicable the carrying out of input and output vehicle inspections
Asset Management
* Where requested, support the development and update of whole life maintenance plans for the fleets, taking cognisance of the performance of the relevant supplier
* Support the development of maintenance specifications, particularly any updates that are required during a project
* Support the audit of suppliers of maintenance/overhaul activities to ensure all necessary compliance is achieved
* Manage applicable warranty systems with both operators and suppliers to minimise risk to all parties
Customer Relations
* Where requested, in liaison with the Head of Fleet Services North, Midlands or South, provide direct support to customers on all technical issues affecting the vehicles that they lease that arise from projects. Ensure that these matters are appropriately prioritised and addressed
Residual Asset Value Protection
* Ensure asset deterioration (e.g. corrosion) is addressed as part of maintenance/overhaul programmes as appropriate to protect the residual value of the asset
* Share learning across the business on asset protection issues from heavy maintenance e.g. corrosion, vehicle condition
General Management
* Where requested/required, support the development of the graduate trainees/engineering apprentices to ensure they are effectively deployed to support project requirements. Delegate tasks as appropriate
* Support suppliers in their development of working practices, promoting an environment of continuous improvement
Other Duties
* Assist in providing general engineering services to/across the business as and when required
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
General Requirements
A Chartered Engineer, or someone working towards this level, with extensive Traction and Rolling Stock experience. Alternatively, someone with a detailed knowledge of the rail industry with appropriate Traction and Rolling Stock experience. Previous experience of managing projects is desirable. The incumbent shall be experienced in dealing with budgetary control, customer and supplier liaison.
Qualifications
* Chartered Membership of Engineering Institution desirable but not essential
* Degree, HNC or equivalent in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering but note comments above regarding alternative appropriate Traction and Rolling Stock experience
* Project Management qualification
Knowledge
* Good knowledge of railway industry rolling stock, organisation and players
* Knowledge of contractual obligations and operating lease agreements
* Good knowledge of project management tools
* Ability to understand and comment upon engineering instructions and drawings
* Knowledge and understanding of vehicle maintenance and overhaul requirements
Key Skills
* Project planning skills
* Report writing and presentation skills
* Financial and budgeting awareness
* Commercial/contractual awareness
* Organisational skills
* Negotiation skills
* Interpersonal skills
* People management skills
* Computer literacy (especially Microsoft Office and database knowledge)
A great place to work
We are seeking the very best talent to join the team, and offer an excellent salary, along with bonus and benefits.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a great organisation with excellent people and a road map for the future to grow and develop the business. Some of our benefits are listed below:
* Excellent pension scheme
* Financial wellbeing support
* Flexible working
* Enhanced family friendly policies
* Adoption & Shared Parental Leave benefits
* Enhanced Armed Forces policies
* Ongoing support with professional and personal development
* Long service awards
* Porterbrook Star awards
* Life assurance
* Healthcare cash plan
* 25 days' annual leave + Bank Holidays + option to buy and sell up to 5 days' additional leave
* Additional days annual leave for long service
* Season ticket loan
* Cycle to work scheme
* Free parking at our Derby and Long Marston sites
Should you be suitable for the role, the full benefits package will be discussed in more detail during your screening call.
To apply
Please follow the link at the top of this page to send your CV and a covering email with full details of why you would be a great addition to the Porterbrook team, along with details of your current salary and notice period.
If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please let us know. We're committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone can develop to their full potential.
This vacancy may close at any time once sufficient applications have been received. Early submission of your application is therefore encouraged.
Please note we are not accepting approaches from recruitment agencies for this role. #J-18808-Ljbffr