Project Manager (Works Delivery)

Project Managers - Works Delivery work across the full portfolio of Network Rail High Speed’s works delivery renewals, inspection and maintenance programmes. To be accountable to the high speed route for leading their teams to achieve safe, compliant and cost effective delivery of all projects within programmes, meeting client requirements.,

• Accountable for delivery of a portfolio of projects in a safe & environmentally responsible manner to time, cost and quality, in accordance with the Governance of Railway Investment Projects (GRIP), applicable Network Rail company standards, current legislation and procedures including HMRI guidance where appropriate.
• Lead, inspire, direct and develop specialist teams to deliver successful projects to meet route objectives for internal and external stakeholders.
• Direct and co-ordinate multi-disciplinary teams including commercial, programme controls, engineering, and others to identify cost effective solutions to client requirements, establish a robust baseline plan and manage and maintain the plan to project completion.
• Lead the identification and monitoring of project risks (threats and opportunities), and the associated planning and implementation of mitigation. Respond to previously unidentified issues that affect the programme and implement change control in collaboration with clients and contractors in accordance with NR processes.
• Responsible for the management of resource planning for current and projected work banks, including identification and management of critical resource requirements for direct labour, contingent and specialist resource, in accordance with Network Rails policies.
• 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 lifecycle which will inform governance decisions of projects by providing evaluations of progress, performance, risk, contingency and continuing relevance.
• Accountable for the management and implementation of Construction Design Management (CDM) requirements associated with programmes to deliver compliance to regulations management and management of the Works Delivery Principal Contractors License.
• Manage and update business cases that justify projects in terms of benefits, costs and risks in collaboration with clients and support project Sponsor in preparing and maintaining project definitions.
• Lead & undertake accident investigations when remitted to by the relevant designated competent person.
  
  Educated to degree level in a relevant discipline or equivalent demonstrable experience
• Member of the Association for Project Management or equivalent, holding or working towards chartered status or equivalent
• In depth knowledge and previous experience of the application of Construction Design Management (CDM) regulations
• Excellent and demonstrable stakeholder engagement and communication skills all levels. This should include customers; 3rd party representatives, delivery teams, other business & functional leaders.
• Successful relevant experience in a project environment including demonstrable experience in team leadership, 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)
• Previous experience of inspiring and leading multi-disciplinary teams to successfully deliver projects
• Successful experience in managing ambiguity in a project environment with strong evaluation and decision-making skills
• Demonstrable safety management practice in project delivery
• Detailed knowledge of Health and Safety legislation and best practice
• Successful experience in Accident Investigation
Desirable
• Demonstrable experience in the Rail Industry Sector (including application of GRIP)
• Detailed knowledge of Investment, Commercial and Procurement regulations and practices
• 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
  
  Network Rail High Speed Ltd. (NRHS) is responsible for operating and maintaining the UK’s only international high-speed railway, High Speed (HS1).
The 109km HS1 infrastructure consists of a diverse range of railway assets such as the track, signalling, overhead line, lineside buildings, depots, viaducts and long tunnels. NRHS is also responsible for operating and maintaining three international stations; St Pancras, Stratford and Ebbsfleet International. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd, NRHS is privately financed under an agreement with our client ‘HS1 Ltd’, undertaking a diverse range of activities from railway infrastructure maintenance and operations - through to station facilities management and retail on behalf of our client. Our Vision: For everyone to love High Speed rail! https://www.networkrail.co.uk/running-the-railway/our-routes/network-rail-high-speed/ Our passengers and freight users are at the heart of everything we do. We help connect people to their friends and families and get goods to their destination safely and efficiently. We’re an organisation where people matter. When you're part of our team, you matter to us and you matter to millions. Watch our video to find out more!, We're dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that reflects the passengers we serve. To achieve this, we're committed to becoming an open, diverse, and inclusive workplace, leveraging the skills and expertise of our talented workforce. Together, we strive to create a safe and accessible railway for everyone. Discover more about the importance of Diversity and Inclusion at Network Rail by clicking here. Investing in our people is key to enhancing the safety, reliability, and efficiency of our railway system. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact, then this opportunity is for you! About our people and the recruitment process - We're an inclusive employer of choice and we welcome applications from everyone! We encourage our colleagues to work flexibly, as we know traditional working patterns don't always fit. If you want to consider working flexibly, just let us know and we'll do our best to help and invest in your career with us, whilst you have a healthy work life balance.

£55,596 - £62,546 (plus inner London allowance of £3,270) In addition, we can offer you a rewarding career with excellent benefits, including:
• 28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
• Bonus scheme
• Healthcare
• Excellent choice of pension schemes
• 75% subsidy on rail season tickets (including London underground)
• 75% off leisure rail travel for you and your family
• ‘my benefits’ – our discounted online shopping site
• Training, development and employee assistance programme available
• Two weeks paid reserve leave for our armed forces community
• 5 days paid volunteering leave