Job Description

Location: York. Travel may be required within the TRU area as part of the role requirement

28 days annual leave + bank holidays

Employees will be entitled to a 75% discount off leisure travel, this includes off peak and super off-peak tickets

Network Rail Benefits -

Our colleagues are encouraged to work flexibly as we know traditional working patterns don\'t always fit, we\'ll do our best to help and invest in your career with us, whilst you have a healthy work life balance.

About Network Rail

Network Rail has played a key role in keeping the country moving during the coronavirus pandemic - and we will play an equally important part in rebuilding from it.

We get people where they need to be, whether they are commuting to work, visiting friends or family, or going for a night out.

We make millions of lives better every day and have a vital job in driving the economy and prosperity of the nation!

Over the coming years we will be building and improving crucial rail links between the country\'s biggest cities, making our services faster, more comfortable and more reliable for the people who rely on us.

We\'re also changing our organisation to put the passenger at the heart of everything we do, to make our people even prouder to work for us and to be recognised as a true leader in our industry.

In being a part of Network Rail, you\'re not only part of an organisation with a vital role to play for the country, but also a team of more than 40,000 people, and a business dedicated to being one of Britain\'s best employers.

We have an exciting opportunity to join Transpennine Route Upgrade as Project Manager.

Transpennine Route Upgrade

The Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU) is a Programme of activities that is improving the railway between York and Manchester via Leeds and Huddersfield.

\xe2\x80\x8b\xe2\x80\x8b\xe2\x80\x8bStretching across the North of England, this key 76-mile Transpennine railway serves 23 stations, crosses over and dips under 285 bridges and viaducts, passes through six miles of tunnels, and crosses over 29 level crossings.

Proposed improvements as will deliver a hard-working, reliable railway for passengers, allowing for trains with more seats, more services and faster journey times.\xe2\x80\x8b

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Brief Description

Project Managers work across the full portfolio of Network Rails infrastructure investment from minor renewals through to complex multi-disciplinary programmes. Accountable for managing the safe and effective delivery of all projects from low complexity single discipline through to high complexity multi-disciplinary projects in order to meet client requirements to time, cost, quality, and performance. As an experienced Project Manager you may be required to deliver a portfolio of smaller lower complexity projects.

About the role (External)

Some of the key accountabilities of this role are:

1. Accountable for delivery of complex projects or a portfolio of lower complexity 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. Lead and develop multi-disciplinary teams including commercial, programme controls, engineering, and others to identify solutions to client requirements and establish a robust baseline plan.

4. Empower and inspire others to deliver successful projects

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

6. Implement and manage 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.

7. Engage with and lead stakeholder relationships including internal and external parties, taking account of their levels of influence and particular interests.

8. Establish and maintain governance arrangements for the delivery of projects, defining clear roles, responsibilities and accountabilities that align with organisational practice. 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.

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

10. Manage and update business cases that justify projects in terms of benefits, costs and risks

11. Undertake accident investigations when remitted to by the relevant designated competent person.

We need you to have:

\xc2\xb7 Educated to degree level in a relevant discipline or equivalent demonstrable experience.

\xc2\xb7 Membership (or working towards membership) of the Association for Project Management.

\xc2\xb7 Registered PRINCE2 Practitioner or equivalent.

\xc2\xb7 Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills all levels. This should include Customers; 3rd party representatives, other business & functional leaders and key support personnel.

\xc2\xb7 Successful relevant experience in a complex project environment including demonstrable experience in team management, planning, contracting and delivery of projects.

\xc2\xb7 Successful record of project budget management and ability to understand and interpret commercial and financial landscapes (budgets, forecasts, actual status).

\xc2\xb7 Experience in managing ambiguity in a project environment with strong evaluation and decision-making skills.

\xc2\xb7 Demonstrable Project safety management practice and knowledge of Health and Safety legislation and best practice.

\xc2\xb7 Experience with safety cases in support of projects.

\xc2\xb7 Accident Investigation experience.

It would be advantageous if you have:

\xc2\xb7 Demonstrable experience in the Rail Industry Sector (including application of GRIP, Construction Design Management (CDM) and the Common Safety Method (CSM).

\xc2\xb7 Detailed Knowledge of Network Rail\'s Investment, Commercial and Procurement regulations and practices.

\xc2\xb7 Knowledge of structuring safety cases in support of projects.

\xc2\xb7 Formal qualifications in risk identification and assessment.

\xc2\xb7 You will be a team player and a self-starter with willingness to learn, challenge and get involved.

\xc2\xb7 Knowledge of Network Rail\'s assets and how they are managed.

How to apply (External)

External how to apply:

We are an inclusive employer of choice, ! We encourage people to work flexibly and welcome applications from everyone .

Vsit should you need accessibility support to apply. Should you require any reasonable adjustments/modifications, please contact

Network Rail Benefits -

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

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

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. You should be able to demonstrate your to safety and awareness in your application.

Salary: starting at \xc2\xa355,596 and increasing to \xc2\xa362,546 per annum.

This role will be based in York.

Closing date: 26th September 2023. Late applications will not be accepted. We retain the right to close the advert before the listed closing date based on application volumes.

For further information please contact EasternResourcing@networkrail.co.uk.

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