90 Project Management jobs in Tipton, Sandwell

We're also a employer and we'll try our best to adapt the process and offer a reasonable alternative to help support people with disabilities access, apply and interview for roles. Brief Description Are you ready to take on the challenge of large and complex cost planning for rail renewal and enhancement schemes? Join our dynamic team and play a crucial role in the development and design stages of our projects. You'll support our business plans, collaborate with development and delivery teams, and proactively enhance technical competencies within the cost planning teams. The successful candidate can be based in Birmingham, Manchester, or Milton Keynes. About the role (External)

• Expertise in Cost Planning: Utilise your detailed knowledge of cost planning techniques to manage the financial control of projects during their development and design stages.
• Accurate Cost Plans: Develop precise and comprehensive cost plans for large and complex projects, adhering to our Cost Planning policies, processes, and the Project Acceleration in a Controlled Environment Lifecycle, with minimal supervision.
• Rail Method of Measurement: Create cost plans following the Rail Method of Measurement format and structure.
• Comprehensive Reporting: Produce detailed cost plan reports that support the basis of all cost plans, in line with our policies and processes.
• Policy Implementation: Implement, manage, and control Cost Planning policies and processes at the project level.
• Collaborative Practices: Work closely with functional project teams to promote and develop cost planning best practices.
• Cost Analysis: Apply your detailed working knowledge of the 'Cost Analysis' process to complete and submit project and rail work activity-based cost model data throughout the project lifecycle.
• Professional Development: Continuously develop your technical expertise to provide best practice advice to cost planning, development, and delivery teams.
• Unit Cost Modelling: Utilise and improve Unit Cost Modelling for railway/construction-based work activities.
• Risk Management: Collaborate with the Risk and Value Team to ensure all cost plans include appropriate Risk Allowance, in accordance with our policies and processes.
• Life Cycle Costs: Work with Sponsors, Development Managers, and Route Asset Managers (RAMs) to produce Life Cycle Costs when needed.
• Commercial Understanding: Demonstrate a strong understanding of Commercial Policies and Governance.
  
  Qualified and experienced in cost planning, estimating and quantity surveying.
• A comprehensive knowledge of Cost Planning and Estimating processes and techniques.
• A comprehensive knowledge of Cost Analysis, Cost Modelling and Benchmarking processes and techniques.
• Wide and varied experience of large and complex civil engineering infrastructure projects and / or building projects.
• Relevant successful experience of the provision of Cost Planning, Estimating and / or Quantity Surveying services in a project environment.
• Good communication, analytical, presentation and reporting skills.
We would also like but it isn't crucial to have/to be:
• Qualified to a professional standard in cost planning, estimating and quantity surveying through membership of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) or equivalent body.
• Experienced user of appropriate Cost Planning, Estimating and Unit Cost Modelling computer software systems
• Knowledge and experience in Network Rail's Cost Planning policies and processes
• Understanding of the project management, planning, risk assessments and management, and investment authority processes associated with building and / or civil engineering infrastructure projects.
  
  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.
Are you ready to be part of the driving force behind the region's rail transformation? Our Capital Delivery team is at the heart of delivering innovative projects that meet the soaring demand for rail travel. Here's how we make a difference: · Boosting Capacity: We expand our network to welcome more passengers and increase freight movements. · Enhancing Speed and Reliability: By upgrading tracks, we enable faster trains and shorter journey times. · Renewing Infrastructure: We keep the network dependable, ensuring smooth travel for people and goods. · Revamping Stations: We elevate the passenger experience with modern, user-friendly stations. Our team members bring a wealth of expertise and experience, allowing us to tackle a diverse range of projects, from high-speed, high-volume tasks to politically sensitive and complex challenges. Collectively, we commit to 'Making Tracks Together' across Capital Delivery and our Supply Chain, to drive efficiency, champion safety, and build the best possible railway for passengers and freight. This pledge is driven by innovation, shapes our interactions and defines our commitment to excellence. Why Network Rail? Network Rail has been recognised as one of the Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equity for the fourth consecutive year! You can find out more about this here: 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 .

Salary: £55,596 - £63,797, You can visit for advice on accessibility support if you're unsure of the options available. Should you require any reasonable adjustments/modifications, please add a note to your application. Network Rail Benefits
• 28 days annual leave - with the opportunity to buy and/or sell upto 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 - Discretionary 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
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. All offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.