Project Manager Manchester
Job description
Project Manager (Works Delivery) Location Manchester, GB Department Name AY Project Manager OPI Direct (850005) G2 About Network Rail 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. We're also a Disability Confident Leader 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. 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 An exciting opportunity has arisen to join NW&C Buildings, Civils & Lineside (BCL) as it embarks upon the next stage of expansion. NW&C BCL carries out work region wide from Euston in the south, through the major cities of Birmingham and Manchester to just over the Scottish border - the backbone of Britain. The Works Delivery team plans, designs and delivers projects covering Track, Signalling, Civil Engineering, Buildings, Drainage & Off-Track, Electrification and Plant within the route. This particular role delivers projects within Buildings. The team delivers an ever-increasing work bank, currently over £170m per annum, which will increase to over £200m per annum in the next Control Period. We achieve this through a mix of both direct delivery and contracted works. About the role (External) As a Project Manager in BCL you will: 1. Deliver the project(s) safely to time, cost and quality, in accordance with PACE, applicable Railway Group, Network Rail company standards and other specific legislation. 2. Provide a professional, first class, consistent and effective project management service to the clients, including project monitoring and reporting systems in line with our 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 the possessions plan. 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/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. Assist the Company in discharging its duties under CDM Regulations 2015 (Construction, Design and Management Regulations). 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. Undertake accident investigations when remitted to by the relevant designated competent person. 10. Ensure compliance with the Investment Competence Framework. In order to be successful in this role, we would like you to have/to be: Relevant successful experience in project management Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Detailed knowledge of Construction Design & Management (CDM) Regulations 2015. General knowledge of Health, Safety and Environmental Regulations Team leader capable of motivating the team Commercial and financial understanding and knowledge Accident Investigation experience We would also like but it isn’t crucial to have/to be: Membership of the Association for Project Management or other professional body Six Sigma Yellow Belt A degree or equivalent Knowledge of investment processes and procedures Knowledge and understanding of project and contract management Salary: £55,596 - £62,546 Closing date: Monday 16 October 2023. - Late applications will not be accepted. You can visit Evenbreaks Career Hive 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.
