Job Description

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Brief Description

We are thrilled to offer an exceptional opportunity for a motivated individual to join our team as a Programme Manager. In this role, you will be at the forefront of driving and implementing impactful change projects within the infrastructure team of Wessex. Your primary focus will revolve around key strategic themes, including Culture, Workforce Safety, Efficiency, Deployment of New Technology, and Continuous Improvement.

As a Programme Manager, you will collaborate closely with stakeholders across the Wessex route team, ensuring their objectives and programs align with the operational needs of our business. You will play a pivotal role in responding to emerging demands, supporting our overarching mission of delivering safe and high-performance operations. Your profound expertise in maintaining robust controls and governance will be instrumental in ensuring seamless program delivery throughout the function.

We are seeking a dynamic individual with a proven track record in change management and project delivery. Your exceptional stakeholder engagement skills and ability to navigate complex organisational landscapes will enable you to thrive in this role. This is an outstanding opportunity to make a tangible impact on our operations and contribute to the continued success of our organisation.

If you are passionate about driving positive change, possess outstanding project management skills, and thrive in a collaborative environment, we enthusiastically encourage you to apply for this role. Join us in our unwavering commitment to delivering safe and efficient operations while embracing innovation and continuous improvement

Please Note: This role may require the incumbent to hold security clearance, please contact NationalSecurityVetting@networkrail.co.uk for further guidance.

About the role (External)

1. Develop and deliver a specific programme of work, on time, to budget and to other agreed success criteria within corporate guidelines including the Investment Competence Framework.

2. Work with the client to establish an effective relationship supporting effective delivery, performance measurement and management of change. This should encompass where appropriate communications with outside bodies.

3. Develop and manage the Programme team (including external suppliers), monitoring adequate resources available to deliver a flexible, competent, skilled and effective workforce at all times.

4. Achieve the programme outturn and margins as agreed with the Programme Director.

5. Develop an appropriate strategy for the development and delivery of the Programme work scope.

6. Identify priority opportunities within the programme and lead promotion and sharing of best practice between programmes.

7. Monitor planning so that it considers cross-programme requirements and supports the effective delivery of contracted obligations.

8. Undertake accident investigation when remitted by the relevant designated competent person

9. Identify and implement quality and efficiency improvement initiatives.

10. Lead and inspire the team to maintain full engagement in meeting business objectives.

11. Manage and comply with company procedures to provide appropriate resources, communication strategies, training, competency and evaluate fitness of staff to safely deliver their accountabilities.

12. Act upon and discharge of, all Construction Design Management (CDM) obligations for projects as directed.

Job Skills, Experience and Qualifications

Essential

\xc2\xb7 Able to lead a team and motivate team members.

\xc2\xb7 Relevant experience in the successful management of major programmes of work in the construction and/or rail industries.

\xc2\xb7 Strong commercial and negotiation skills.

\xc2\xb7 Knowledge of the principles of investment processes and procedures.

\xc2\xb7 Knowledge of the principles of Health & Safety legislation, environmental and best practice.

\xc2\xb7 Construction design management competence

\xc2\xb7 Project safety management experience

\xc2\xb7 Accident investigation experience.

Desirable

\xc2\xb7 Six Sigma Yellow Belt.

How to apply (External)

Salary: \xc2\xa371,163 - \xc2\xa380,060 plus Inner London Allowance of \xc2\xa33,270 per annum

Network Rail adheres to pre-employment Baseline Personal Security Standard (BPSS), this is government standard for pre -employment vetting. BPSS government standard pre-employment vetting requires Network Rail to screen a potential employee\'s unspent criminal convictions and undertake 3 year career checks. Employment at Network Rail is subject to employees meeting the BPSS government standard pre-employment vetting.

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.

Network Rail welcomes applications regardless of age, disability, marital status (including civil partnerships), pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, transgender status, sex (or gender), employment status, trade union affiliation, or other irrelevant factor. We will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria.

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.

Network Rail can offer you a rewarding career with competitive pay and excellent benefits including a choice of contributory pension schemes, a generous annual leave package, a bonus scheme and an annual 75% subsidy on season tickets costing up to \xc2\xa33000 (to a maximum amount of \xc2\xa32,250).

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

Closing date: 10th August 2023, late applications will not be accepted. We retain the right to close the advert before the listed closing date based on application volumes.

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