Job Description

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Network Rail operates and maintains the railway infrastructure 24/7 365 days a year.

Our ambition to be responsive to passengers and freight users drives us every day and we\'re empowered to do the right thing for those who use the rail network. We actively challenge unsafe practices and take responsibility for addressing risks, resolving issues and protecting safety and wellbeing.

We\'re passionate about great service and we ask ourselves, what can we do to put our passengers and freight users at the centre of everything we do? With this in mind, we pull together as one industry because we care about people and teamwork is key.

This is an exciting time to join Network Rail. We\'re passionate about great service and commit to our service equation vision by \xe2\x80\x9cputting passengers first\xe2\x80\x9d. Performance, safety and getting the fundamental basics right, is something we strive for as well as asking ourselves - what can we do to put our passengers and freight users at the centre of everything we do?

You will be part of the NW&C Region which consist of three routes:

• North West
• Central
• West Coast South - and a regional team supporting Regional Major Programmes & Professional services.

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For us, \'Diversity\' means recognising differences between people while valuing the contribution they make. \'Inclusion\' means creating safe and welcoming workplaces with fair cultures that encourage innovative and fresh ways of thinking.

We value the commitments you may have outside of work and will consider flexible working applications. If we can make it work - we will! .

We offer hybrid working - with the requirement to be in the office two/three days a week.

Brief Description

Starting salary from \xc2\xa335,582 and raising to \xc2\xa340,029. As part of your offer package, you will receive 28 days annual leave + 8 days bank holiday, 5 volunteering days, up to 75% subsidy towards season tickets, 75% off leisure train travel, and Inner London Allowance of \xc2\xa33270 per annum.

As an Associate Sponsor, you will lead aspects of the development and delivery of the proposed enhancement to the Network Rail station at Euston. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with Project Management or Development Management experience.

Euston is the sixth busiest station on the national network, the single biggest destination for passengers on the busiest mixed-traffic route in Europe, and the third most crowded London terminus. It already serves twice the number of passengers it was designed for when it opened in 1968. Forecast passenger growth, the construction of HS2\'s station \'next door\', and future changes to the mix of trains and passengers Euston serves will only add to its importance.

At the same time, becoming home to High-Speed services and significant commercial development opportunities will transform the Euston area for rail users and the businesses and communities it serves. We want our station to be at the heart of that regeneration.

Developing and ultimately delivering enhancements to our station at Euston is a key priority for Network Rail, now, during the remainder of CP6 and beyond. This role is essential to taking that forward and enabling Euston to be fit for an exciting future.

About the role (External)

What will you be doing?

\xc2\xb7 Work as part of the sponsor team to manage the development and implementation of specific schemes and work streams as directed by the lead sponsor.

\xc2\xb7 Support the interests of the funder, customer or stakeholder

\xc2\xb7 Actively participate in the remit process; review and comment on client, customer, and stakeholder requirements to test the viability of proposed schemes taking into account value for money, network availability and capacity for future development and whole life cost.

\xc2\xb7 Under direction, produce investment papers for small/medium-sized schemes and support the business case process.

\xc2\xb7 Provide input to the development of the initial project plan and budget; working with the lead sponsor and project manager to specify how the project will be delivered, expected milestones and associated timescales, risks and issues.

\xc2\xb7 Monitor progress on projects/programmes against agreed budgets, delivery plans and work programmes, challenge delivery partners as appropriate to correct adverse trends.

\xc2\xb7 Communicate and report project progress status to the lead sponsor, client, customer and stakeholders against defined and agreed milestones.

\xc2\xb7 Support the process of quantifying risk associated with the portfolio of projects. Work with the lead sponsor to devise mitigating actions and periodically review recovery progress.

\xc2\xb7 Participate in negotiations with customers and stakeholders on commercial and contractual terms in accordance with relevant corporate policy and strategy.

\xc2\xb7 Comply with the requirements of corporate investment regulations, other corporate governance and adhere to corporate processes, including those related to finance, legal and corporate affairs.

Essential Criteria

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

\xc2\xb7 Experience in dealing with people at all levels

\xc2\xb7 Ability to communicate and articulate clearly and concisely

\xc2\xb7 Proven ability to write coherently, conveying report/investment information in a concise manner

\xc2\xb7 Commercially astute, persuasive, and customer-focused

\xc2\xb7 Influencing and negotiating skills

Desirable Criteria

We would also like but it isn\'t crucial to have/to be:

\xc2\xb7 Qualified to degree level or equivalent

\xc2\xb7 Knowledge/understanding of the railway industry

\xc2\xb7 Knowledge/understanding of project environments

\xc2\xb7 Experience in negotiating contracts

How to apply (External)

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 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 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 .

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 4B starting from \xc2\xa335,582 and raising to \xc2\xa340,029

Closing Date: 17th of September 2023. We retain the right to close the advert before the listed closing date based on application volumes.

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