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Scotland's Railway is part of this large family, and it covers a large geographical area from the Borders to Thurso at the far tip of the North East of Scotland, accounting for almost 20 per cent of the UK rail network. We provide rapid access along busy commuter routes to our seven cities, servicing the varied needs of our business and leisure commuter services, including cross border services and rural services. We have up to 50 freight services operating every day and we are steadily building capacity for this to grow. 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.

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Brief Description

Scheme Project Managers Works Delivery work across the full portfolio of Network Rail's Works Delivery programmes. The primary purpose of this role is to manage the delivery of the Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) contracts by our supply chain partners. You will be responsible for managing the safe and effective delivery of our annual PPM portfolio, supporting the Project or Programme Manager to deliver key outputs of programmes in order to meet client requirements to time, cost, quality, and performance. You will be responsible for reporting on PPM delivered each period and ensuring that the team meet their performance measures and statutory compliance for this activity in each financial year and that all works arising from the PPM activities are attended to timeously. Your responsibilities will also include preparing the annual PPM workbanks in collaboration with the Asset team, safe on-site delivery and assisting in financial forecasting. Knowledge of delivery of PPM activities, statutory obligations under the SFG20 schedules and mechanical/electrical experience would be of benefit to the successful candidate.

About the role (External)

Here are some of the duties your role will include: -

• Accountable for delivery of Works Delivery 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.

• Work closely with Project Managers to lead, inspire, direct and develop specialist teams to deliver successful projects to meet route objectives for internal and external stakeholders.

• Manage and implement Construction Design Management (CDM) requirements associated with projects to deliver compliance to regulations.

• Direct multi-disciplinary teams including commercial, programme controls, engineering, and others to identify solutions to client requirements and establish a robust baseline plan to manage and maintain the plans to project completion.

• Identify and Implement the management of resource planning for current and projected work banks, including identification and management of critical resource requirements.

• Support the Project Manager in preparing and maintaining definitions of the project requirements across the project lifecycle, as well as updating business cases that justify projects in terms of benefits, costs and risks in collaboration with clients.

• Manage stakeholders, taking account of their levels of influence and particular interests.

• Manage project reviews at appropriate points throughout project lifecycle which inform governance decisions of projects by identifying, monitoring and providing evaluations of progress, performance, risk (threats and opportunities) contingency, and continuing relevance. Plan and implement mitigations to them, responding to other issues that affect the projects and associated programmes.

• Manage change control in collaboration with clients and contractors by establishing, and implementing where necessary, protocols to change the scope of projects and update configuration documents as required, in accordance with NR processes.

• Support accident investigations when remitted to by the relevant designated competent person.

What you will bring to the role: -

• Educated to degree level in a relevant discipline or equivalent experience

• Member of the Association for Project Management or equivalent, holding or working towards chartered status or equivalent

• Successful experience and detailed knowledge of the application of Construction Design Management (CDM) regulations

• Demonstrable stakeholder engagement and communication skills

• Successful relevant experience including experience of contracting and project delivery

• In depth knowledge and previous experience of project budget management

• Able to demonstrate effective evaluation and decision-making skills

• Successful previous experience of safety management in project delivery

• Detailed knowledge of Health and Safety legislation

• Understanding of Network Rail accident investigation processes and procedures

It's desirable if you have it to help give you context to the role: -

• Experience in the Rail Industry Sector (including application of GRIP)

• Knowledge of Network Rail's Project, Investment, Commercial and Procurement practices

• Experience in risk identification, assessment and mitigation

• Flexible and pro-active approach

• You will be a team player with willingness to learn, challenge and get involved

• Knowledge of Network Rail's assets and how they are managed

How to apply (External)

Salary: Starting at £43,588 and rising to £49,037 per annum.

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Closing date: 01.05.2025

Please get your application in as soon as possible, we may close the advert before the listed closing date if we receive enough applications. Late applications will not be accepted.

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Network Rail is a Disability Confident Leader and we'll try our best to adapt the process and offer a reasonable alternative to help support people with disabilities access, apply and interview for roles. You can visit Evenbreak's Career Hive for advice on accessibility support if you're unsure of the options available. Should you require any reasonable adjustments/modifications, please add a note to your application.

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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 demonstrate your personal dedication to safety on your application.

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