Job Description

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Brief Description

Within this role you will provide management of the benchmarking information and support systems for Network Rail\'s Investment and Capital Delivery organisation to provide insights & knowledge to internal and external customers and stakeholders to support effective decision making for the business. This role will be suitable for professionals with either Estimating, Cost Planning or Quantity Surveying background. Knowledge of Power BI will be beneficial for this role.

About the role (External)

As a Benchmarking Manager in Capital Delivery, you will:

\xc2\xb7 Manage the peer relationship and exchanges of information in line with agreements, with government and other external stakeholders, to allow effective sharing and receipt of appropriate benchmark information, supporting the internal and external comparative evaluation of Rail Investment Capital Delivery activities.

\xc2\xb7 Manage the update of the benchmarking measures utilised in the Rail Investment benchmarking Policy, working with the regional and functional owners including supply chain partners, so measures are appropriate, effective, and support effective evaluation and decision making across the business.

Essential criteria

\xc2\xb7 Demonstrable knowledge and understanding of construction industry capital investment and delivery processes;

\xc2\xb7 Demonstrable knowledge of benchmarking principles, practices and systems;

\xc2\xb7 Proven ability to engage with and influence multiple stakeholders across a range of technical and non-technical areas to support effective delivery and insight;

\xc2\xb7 Degree or equivalent qualification, or experience, in a numerate discipline

\xc2\xb7 Excellent analytical skills, including the use of statistical techniques, associated computer systems and effective presentation of results

Desirable criteria

\xc2\xb7 Demonstrable understanding of rail industry processes related to the planning and funding of enhancements;

\xc2\xb7 Understanding of the Railway Infrastructure, topography and asset types;

\xc2\xb7 Familiarity with and understanding of the regulatory regime and the associated challenges and constraints;

\xc2\xb7 Member of a related professional body e.g. RICS, ICE, APM.

How to apply (External)

We are a Disability Confident Leader and want to make the most of the skills and talents disabled people bring to the workplace - skills and talents we need in our business

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Network Rail adheres to a structured pay framework, any salary offered will be within the pay range advertised.

All offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.

Salary: \xc2\xa355,596 and raising to \xc2\xa362,546

Closing date: 07 August 2023. Late applications will not be accepted.

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Safe behaviour is a requirement of working for Network Rail. Applicants should be able to demonstrate their awareness of our

We will endeavour to offer a diverse interview panel wherever possible.

Drugs and Alcohol Standard:

Our Drugs and Alcohol Standard is changing as of 16.01.2023. All prospective candidates who have not been offered a conditional role by 16.01.2023 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 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.

All offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.

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