Scheme Project Manager

This contract with Network Rail is for a Scheme Project Manager for 12 months. The role is located in London and is hybrid working with 3 days per week onsite. The pay rate is £358 to £451 Umbrella or £262.95 - £331.25 PAYE dependant on experience.  

Job Description:  

Key Accountabilities:  

1. Accountable for delivery of low complexity projects or parts of complex 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.  

2. Support the project Sponsor in preparing and maintaining definitions of the project requirements.  

3. Manage multi-disciplinary teams including commercial, programme controls, engineering, and others to identify solutions to client requirements and establish a robust baseline plan.  

4. Identify and monitor project risks (threats and opportunities), plan and implement mitigations to them, and respond to other issues that affect the project  

5. Implement and update resource allocation plans needed for delivery of the project including identification and management of critical resource requirements. Secure resources needed for projects from internal and external sources.  

6. Managing stakeholders, taking account of their levels of influence and particular interests.  

7. 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.  

8. Establish, and implement where necessary, protocols to change the scope of projects and updating configuration documents as required.

Experience:  

- Design Management (CDM) – essential, DPE would be useful  

- Rail & Signalling experience necessary  

Qualifications/ Skills:  

- PTS, temporary pass wouldn’t be sufficient  

- Project management qualification  

- Knowledge of Assetwise  

Essential  

• Educated to degree level in a relevant discipline or equivalent experience  

• Member of the Association for Project Management or equivalent, holding or working towards chartered status or equivalent  

• Successful experience and detailed knowledge of the application of Construction Design Management (CDM) regulations  

• Demonstrable stakeholder engagement and communication skills  

• Successful relevant experience including experience of contracting and project delivery  

• In depth knowledge and previous experience of project budget management  

• Able to demonstrate effective evaluation and decision-making skills  

• Successful previous experience of safety management in project delivery  

• Detailed knowledge of Health and Safety legislation  

• Understanding of Network Rail accident investigation processes and procedures  

Desirable  

• Experience in the Rail Industry Sector (including application of GRIP)  

• Knowledge of Network Rail’s Project, Investment, Commercial and Procurement practices  

• Experience in risk identification, assessment and mitigation  

• Flexible and pro-active approach  

• You will be a team player with willingness to learn, challenge and get involved