Project Manager [First 50 miles project]

+ Conduct a comprehensive review of historic failures.
+ Identify high-risk areas.
+ Analyse the impact of these incidents on performance.
+ Performance modelling

2. Prevention Strategies:
+ Develop and implement targeted work streams to improve asset performance.
+ To review the adequacy of inspection and maintenance regimes at critical assets and amend as required.
+ Integrate work packages to maximise performance benefits from renewals and enhancements.
+ Review organisational structure and capability within Bedford DU.

3. Response and Mitigation:
+ Improve reporting and response procedures to minimise disruption during incidents.
+ Review and amend fault response design and locations to mitigate analysed risk.
+ Review adequacy of training for staff on best practices (MIMIC / TPIC / OMIC)
+ Implement technology solutions such as CCTV AI , and other early warning systems.
+ To review the adequacy of out of hours on call structure.
+ Review of response equipment / critical spares and location (point clips, OHL equipment, screens for fatalities etc..)

4. Partnership and Collaboration:
+ Foster partnerships with other routes / regions and industry bodies to share best practices and resources.
+ Collaborate with the comms and teams to promote good practice and positive recognition.
+ Communicate performance improvement plans with stakeholders.

5. Monitoring and Evaluation:
+ Establish metrics to measure the effectiveness of prevention and response strategies.
+ Regularly review and update strategies based on incident data and feedback.
+ Report progress to relevant stakeholders and adjust approaches as necessary.

Deliverables:

• A detailed action plan outlining specific initiatives and timelines.


• Regular progress reports and incident analysis.


• Recommendations for policy changes and infrastructure improvements.


Timeline:

• Initial assessment and strategy development: 3 months.


• Implementation of prevention and response measures: 6-12 months.


• Ongoing monitoring and evaluation: Continuous.


Governance:

• The task force will report to the new Route Transformation Director and work closely with other Route teams.


• Regular meetings will be held to review progress and address challenges.


Resources:

• Allocation of necessary funding and resources to support task force activities.


• Access to data, technology, and expertise from partner organizations., 1. Deliver the project(s) safely to time, cost and quality, in accordance with the Guide to Railway Investment Projects (GRIP), applicable Railway Group, Network Rail company standards and other specific legislation including construction design management (CDM) Regulations.


2. Provide a professional, first class, consistent and effective project management service to the clients, including project monitoring and reporting systems in accordance with Railway Group, Network Rail company standards and guidelines.

3. Participate in the development of supply strategies and framework contracts.

4. Provide detailed input for compilation of the business plan and production of programme / project plans.

5. Control project change, risks and contingency within the project life cycle and provide all cost, contingency and programme details to enable the Sponsor to obtain authorisation for portfolios / programmes / projects.

6. Provide a safe working environment in the execution of work directly under the post holder's responsibility, including development of project safety plans and other associated documentation.

7. Discharge Network Rail's CDM related duties as required by company process.

8. Identify training needs in safety, technical and management areas for the personnel reporting to the post holder and contribute to their personal development.

9. Comply with the Investment Competence Framework.

10. Establish and manage collaborative cross-functional virtual teams to deliver change projects, where appropriate.

· Degree or equivalent

· Relevant successful experience in project management

· Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

· Detailed knowledge of safety regulations (particularly CDM)

· Team leader capable of motivating the team

· Commercial and financial understanding and knowledge

· Membership of the Association for Project Management or other professional body

Desirable

· Six Sigma Yellow Belt

· Knowledge of investment processes and procedures

· Knowledge and understanding of project and contract management