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We have two exciting opportunities to be part of the HS2 On Network Works team with roles available within the Area North (West Midlands) and Euston B1 Delivery Areas. You will be part of the NW&C Region which consists of three routes – North West, Central, and West Coast South – and a regional team supporting Regional Major Programmes & Professional services.

What will you be doing?

You will be leading projects on the ‘On Network Works’ Programme, a major programme delivering critical interventions on behalf of HS2 Ltd. This is an exciting time to be joining the team with the complex interfaces with HS2, their supply chain, and NW&C Region all driving forward. You will be leading a range of projects throughout the PACE Lifecycle and is a fantastic opportunity to support the delivery of national important projects.

This post will require you to develop a close working relationship with HS2 Ltd and support the co-ordination of activity across the portfolio. You will be ultimately responsible for the delivery of the project benefit realisation to the agreed scope, time and cost.

We have 2 opportunities available: 1 based in our London Euston office and 1 based in our Birmingham office.

Every day will be different, but you can expect to be involved in the following activities:

1. Build effective relationships, (internally & externally) to balance the requirements of the client, Network Rail and the industry as a whole. Champion the interests of clients, customers and stakeholders acting as the focal point for escalation within Network Rail.

2. Review and interrogate client remits to confirm their viability. Work with internal and external stakeholders to establish a scope which optimises client requirements, value for money, network availability and capacity for future development and whole life cost.

3. Be responsible for the conversion of the client remit into an agreed project requirements specification. Be accountable for the development of the initial project plan and budget; working with the project manager to specify how the project is going to be delivered, expected milestones and associated timescales, resource requirements, risks & issues and funding needs/sources.

4. Produce business cases and investment papers for projects.

5. Devise solutions which maintain the ‘business as usual’ accessibility for our customers, take consideration of the 7 day railway principles and therefore minimise disruption to end rail users. Take a national/route wide view across portfolios to generate additional benefits, identify and resolve conflicting work and drive efficiencies.

6. Lead the process of quantifying risk associated with the project. Devise mitigating actions and periodically review recovery progress.

7. Interrogate and challenge plans to assess the deliverability of agreed scope within stated timescales and cost parameters, presenting any required scope changes to the client for approval.

8. Hold the Project Manager accountable for programme delivery to cost, time and scope parameters. Hold periodic reviews to understand and challenge delivery progress against the client remit. Communicate progress status against defined milestones and expectations to stakeholders putting contingency measures in place if required.

9. Negotiate with customers and stakeholders on the project’s commercial and contractual terms in accordance with relevant corporate policy and strategy. Act as the focal point for negotiations and resolution of external scheme interface requirements, including any Parliamentary or Statutory processes, external consents issues to optimise the value of the scheme to Network Rail and funder(s).

10. Comply with the requirements of investment regulations, other corporate governance and the Guide to Railway Investment Projects. Adhere to corporate processes, including those related to safety, finance, legal and corporate affairs.

11. Facilitate the discharge of the duties assigned by the Client as detailed within the Construction Design Management (CDM) Regulations for the programme of projects allocated to you.

In order to be successful in this role, we would like you to be/ to have:
(Essential)

• Qualified to degree level or equivalent

• Experience of dealing with client portfolios and liaising with people at all levels

• Ability to articulate complex business problems into manageable work packages and produce synthesised logical solutions

• Proven ability to write coherently, conveying report / investment information in a concise manner

• Commercially astute, persuasive, and customer focused

• Proven influencing and negotiating skills

• Experience of leading a successful team

We would also like but it isn’t crucial to be/to have:
(Desirable)

• Experience in management roles in a commercial environment

• MBA or other related postgraduate qualification

• Experience in negotiating contracts to finalisation and ability to demonstrate commercial success

Keeping people safe on the railway is at the heart of everything we do, safe behaviour is therefore a requirement of working for Network Rail. Applicants should demonstrate their personal commitment to safety in their application.

Drugs & Alcohol test: All prospective candidates offered a conditional role will be required to undergo and pass a drugs and alcohol test. Your application will be rescinded if you record a positive test. All positive drugs and alcohol test results for prospective candidates will be securely held on Sentinel Database and a 5 year suspension from applying for a safety critical role, a role which requires PTS certification or a Key Safety role on Network Rail Managed Infrastructure will be enforced.

A career with Network Rail is a journey and we will do everything we can to make it a great one.

That means plenty of support for personal and professional development. It also means a great range of benefits. Working with us, you’ll enjoy 28 days holiday, access to a range of contributory pension schemes, and the potential to top up your competitive salary with a bonus. We can offer you a season ticket loan, annual season tickets are discounted. What’s more, you can take advantage of childcare vouchers, discounted cycle hire and more. Discover more at www.networkrailcareers.com/benefits.

Network Rail positively embraces flexible working recognising that employees may wish to balance work and family/home life.

We adhere to a structured pay framework, any salary offered will be within the following pay range: Band 3B Starting salary of £44,690 raising to £50,276.

Closing Date: 3rd March 2023. We retain the right to close the advert before the listed closing date based on application volumes.