Scheme Project Manager

Scheme Project Manager

Location Leeds and Manchester
Job Type Permanent
Salary Up to £45,000

Job Description

The role requires delivery experience, integrating with the contractors and designers, as well as fronting external stakeholder management with the Sponsors & operators.


Support the Network Rail Project Management Team during the delivery of this complex programme in a safe & environmentally responsible manner. Delivering to time, cost and quality, in accordance with the Governance of Railway Investment Projects (GRIP) and PACE, including all applicable Network Rail company standards, current legislation and procedures including Her Majesty's Railway Inspectorate (HMRI) guidance where appropriate. The team will be embedded within the Alliance providing both a Network Rail (Owner Participant-OP) & Integration Function.

  • Deliver individual projects or parts of projects in a safe and
    environmentally responsible manner to time, cost and quality, in
    accordance with the Governance of Railway Investment Projects,
    current legislation and procedures including HMRI guidance where
    appropriate.
  • Provide a professional, consistent, and effective project management
    service including the use of Key Performance Indicators and project
    reporting systems in accordance with company/client standards and
    guidelines.
  • Act upon and discharge of, all Construction Design Management
    obligations for projects as directed.
  • Manage the establishment of the initial project baseline to provide
    effective measurement and control. The baseline will encompass;
    project documentation; key deliverables; delivery strategy; resource
    requirements; outputs/measures; risks; dates and cost information.
  • Manage the selection and/or development of appropriate supply
    strategies and framework contracts for each project; and confirm
    successful engagement.
  • Provide detailed input for compilation of the business plan and
    production of the possessions plan.
    Control project change, risks and contingency within the project life
    cycle, reviewing and checking that appropriate approvals are sought
    before implementation.
  • Manage the development and delivery of change projects in
    compliance with company/client processes and procedures.
  • Provide a safe working environment in the execution of work directly
    under the post holder’s responsibility, including development of
    project safety pans and other associated documentation.
  • Promote and monitor the use of efficiency improvement methods

Candidate Profile

  • Network Rail experience mandatory
  • Programme and project management qualifications and accreditations preferred
  • Right to work in the UK 
  • At present, the team is attending the office for a minimum of 3 days per week for crucial interface meetings as part of the Alliance team. The expectation moving forward will be reverting to 5 days per week depending on the construction delivery phase of the programme with some weekend working to support critical possessions

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