Job Description

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Brief Description

As a Project Manager [Electric Vehicle Programme], you will manage the project delivery of Electric Vehicle infrastructure across the wider NR and TOC estate as well as various other commercial projects to agreed scope, time, cost, and quality requirements. Working with customers, suppliers, contractors, stakeholders and sponsors and their representatives, you will ensure they hit the mark on cost, time, and quality, all while staying in tune with our company\'s overarching principles. You\'ll be the driving force behind the scenes, charting out innovative delivery and supply strategies tailored to each project\'s unique needs. In this role, you\'re not just a manager - you\'re a conductor, harmonizing corporate goals with project realities to create a symphony of success

About the role (External)

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In this multifaceted role, you\'ll be the driving force behind project success, ensuring they\'re executed with precision, adhering to industry standards and legislation. Your dedication to excellence shines through in the top-notch project management service you provide, encompassing monitoring, reporting, and adherence to guidelines. You\'re not just a project manager; you\'re a strategist, playing a pivotal role in shaping supply strategies and framework contracts. Your input is crucial in crafting business plans and project plans, while your adeptness at change and risk management ensures project stability. Safety is paramount under your watch, as you develop and implement comprehensive safety plans. You\'re a guardian of compliance, deftly discharging CDM duties. Guiding and nurturing your team\'s growth is a priority, as is upholding the Investment Competence Framework. Collaboration is your forte, rallying cross-functional teams to drive change projects. In this inclusive and impactful role, you\'re not just building projects - you\'re shaping the future.

What essential skills and experiences are required?

This dynamic role demands a unique blend of skills and qualifications. Your proven track record in project management adds the crucial real-world edge. Your outstanding interpersonal and communication skills weave a collaborative atmosphere, fostering success. You\'re well-versed in the intricacies of safety regulations, especially the pivotal CDM guidelines. As a team leader, you\'re a true motivator, inspiring your colleagues to reach their best. Your commercial acumen and financial insight bring a strategic perspective to the table. Membership in professional bodies, like the Association for Project Management, showcases your commitment to excellence. Together, this rich tapestry of skills propels you towards success in this diverse and inclusive environment.

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How to apply (External)

Duration: 12 Month Fixed-Term Employee, full time opportunity

Location: The Quadrant: Milton Keynes. For roles based in the Quadrant:MK, you must live within 90 minutes of The Quadrant. Other locations will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Closing date: 28th August 2023. Late applications will not be accepted. (Network Rail reserves the right to close the advert before the advertised closing date, dependent on the number of applications received).

Interviews will be delayed due to holiday therefore the interviews will be held W/c 4th September 2023 (The date is dependent on business requirements)

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What does our recruitment process look like? [remove/amend if not applicable] * Once you have applied, our Recruitment Specialist will look at your CV.

• If your experience matches what we\'re looking for, you\'ll be invited to an interview /or complete a first interview using xxx a video interviewing platform, you can complete your interview anytime that works for you. /or complete an assessment.
• If you ace your video interview/or assessment, you\'ll be invited to face to face interview with the hiring manager.

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.

We\'re an inclusive employer of choice, Disability Confident Leader employer, encourage people to work flexibly and we welcome applications from everyone.

If you have any questions about this role or if you have an HR related questions or require any reasonable adjustments/modifications, please contact IREC Support (Irecsupport@networkrail.co.uk) . You must have the vacancy/IREC number ready as you will be asked for this.

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