Project Manager (CD)

£55,596 - £62,546

Birmingham

BZ Programme Manager Signalling LNW South (451320) G2

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You will be part of the North West & Central Region (NW&C) which consist of three routes – North West, Central and West Coast South – and a regional team supporting Regional Major Programmes & Professional services.

Brief Description

This role is an excellent opportunity to work in a collaborative team delivering E&P (electrification and plant) projects across North West and Central. We are delivering a number of interesting projects including multi-million pound electrical safety upgrades improving the safety of Network Rails power infrastructure.

As a Project Manager you will work across the full portfolio of Network Rails infrastructure investment from minor renewals through to complex multi-disciplinary programmes. Accountable for managing the safe and effective delivery of all projects from low complexity single discipline through to high complexity multi-disciplinary projects in order to meet client requirements to time, cost, quality, and performance. As an experienced Project Manager you may be required to deliver a portfolio of smaller lower complexity projects.

About the role:

• Accountable for delivery of complex projects or a portfolio of lower complexity 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.
• Support the project Sponsor in preparing and maintaining definitions of the project requirements.
• Lead and develop multi-disciplinary teams including commercial, programme controls, engineering, and others to identify solutions to client requirements and establish a robust baseline plan.
• Empower and inspire others to deliver successful projects.
• Identify and monitor project risks (threats and opportunities), plan and implement mitigations to them, and respond to other issues that affect the project
• Implement and manage resource allocation plans needed for delivery of the project including identification and management of critical resource requirements. Secure resources needed for projects from internal and external sources.
• Engage with and lead stakeholder relationships including internal and external parties, taking account of their levels of influence and particular interests.
• Establish and maintain governance arrangements for the delivery of projects, defining clear roles, responsibilities and accountabilities that align with organisational practice. Managing project reviews at appropriate points throughout the project life-cycle which will inform governance decisions of projects by providing evaluations of progress, performance, risk, contingency and continuing relevance.
• Establish, and implement where necessary, protocols to change the scope of projects and updating configuration documents as required.
• Manage and update business cases that justify projects in terms of benefits, costs and risks.
• Undertake accident investigations when remitted to by the relevant designated competent person.

In order to be successful in this role, we would like you to have/to be:

• Educated to degree level in a relevant discipline or equivalent demonstrable experience
• Membership (or working towards membership) of the Association for Project Management
• Registered PRINCE2 Practitioner or equivalent
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills all levels. This should include Customers; 3rd party representatives, other business & functional leaders and key support personnel.
• Successful relevant experience in a complex project environment including demonstrable experience in team management, planning, contracting and delivery of projects
• Successful record of project budget management and ability to understand and interpret commercial and financial landscapes (budgets, forecasts, actual status)
• Experience in managing ambiguity in a project environment with strong evaluation and decision-making skills
• Demonstrable Project safety management practice and knowledge of Health and Safety legislation and best practice
• Experience with safety cases in support of projects
• Accident Investigation experience

We would also like but it isn’t crucial to have/to be:

• Demonstrable experience in the Rail Industry Sector (including application of PACE (formerly GRIP), Construction Design Management (CDM) and the Common Safety Method (CSM)
• Detailed Knowledge of Network Rail’s Investment, Commercial and Procurement regulations and practices
• Knowledge of structuring safety cases in support of projects
• Formal qualifications in risk identification and assessment
• You will be a team player and a self-starter with willingness to learn, challenge and get involved Knowledge of Network Rail’s assets and how they are managed

Closing date: Wednesday 13 November 2024.  Late applications will not be accepted.  We may close the advert early if we receive a large volume of applicants.

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Network Rail Benefits 

• 28 days annual leave – with the opportunity to buy and/or sell up to 5 days
• Access to a range of contributory pension schemes, and the potential to top up your competitive salary with a bonus
• A subsidy of up to 75% on rail and underground  season tickets if you travel to work on the train
• Privileged staff travel – Leisure travel discount of 75%
• We can offer you a season ticket loan, annual season tickets are discounted.
• A 35-hour-per-week contract with flexible working options available to help support your work-life balance
• Hybrid working (2/3 days a week in the office/on site) and enhanced family-friendly support
• Take advantage of healthcare offers (including discounted healthcare club membership), discounted cycle hire, and online shopping sites
• 5 days of paid volunteering leave
• 2 weeks paid reserve leave for the Armed Forces community 

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Drugs and Alcohol Standard:

Our Drugs and Alcohol Standard has changed. If successful at interview you 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 Sentinel 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.

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