Scheme Project Manager (x2)
- Recruiter
- Network Rail
- Location
- North Lanarkshire
- Salary
- Competitive
- Posted
- 23 Sep 2017
- Closes
- 05 Oct 2017
- Sectors
- IT, Project Management
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
About Network Rail
Network Rail is at the heart of revitalising Britain 's railway. From Crossrail - Europe 's largest civil engineering project - to investment in world-class stations and major programmes of electrification, we're involved in some of the most ambitious and diverse ventures that this country has ever seen.
The Infrastructure Projects Scotland and North East region is one of the most diverse, challenging and geographically significant portfolios within Infrastructure Projects. We undertake all of the major investments projects in Scotland on behalf of Transport Scotland, ranging from the complete build of new railways to local improvements providing a better experience for the public. Within the London and North Eastern area, we are undertaking the upgrade of the ECML for the introduction of the new IEP train fleet as well as removing bottle necks to facilitate additional long distance passenger trains and improving links to and from London. We also have an extensive renewals portfolio delivered throughout the whole control period providing plenty of unique project management and engineering challenges.
We have project offices from London to Aberdeen that provide numerous opportunities for our people. We actively manage and take pride in the individual career development of all our team, striving to create an environment where our people are fulfilled in the work they carry out complemented by tailored career development.
Brief Description
We are recruiting for Scheme Project Managers to work within our Infrastructure Projects Scotland and North East Region (IP SNE).
Based in Glasgow; you'll be working on Buildings and Civils Renewals and Enhancements Projects. As Scheme Project Manager you'll support the Project Manager deliver key outputs of complex projects and programmes in order to meet requirements to time, cost, quality, safety and performance.
About the role (External)
Key Accountabilities
• Accountable for delivery of low complexity projects or parts of complex 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.
• Support the project Sponsor in preparing and maintaining definitions of the project requirements.
• Manage multi-disciplinary teams including commercial, programme controls, engineering, and others to identify solutions to client requirements and establish a robust baseline plan.
• Identify and monitor project risks (threats and opportunities), plan and implement mitigations to them, and respond to other issues that affect the project
• Implement and update 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.
• Managing stakeholders, taking account of their levels of influence and particular interests.
• 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.
• Establish, and implement where necessary, protocols to change the scope of projects and updating configuration documents as required.
• Support accident investigations when remitted to by the relevant designated competent person.
Job Skills, Experience and Qualifications
Essential
• Educated to degree level in a relevant discipline or equivalent experience.
• Membership (or working towards membership) of the Association for Project Management.
• Achieved PRINCE2 Foundation or equivalent.
• Good stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Successful relevant experience including experience of contracting and project delivery.
• Knowledge and experience of project budget management.
• Good evaluation and decision-making skills.
• Project safety management and Health and Safety legislation knowledge.
• Knowledge safety cases in support of projects.
Desirable
• Experience in the Rail Industry Sector (including application of GRIP, and Construction Design Management (CDM) on simple projects).
• 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
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. We positively embrace flexible working recognising that employees may wish to balance work and family/home life.
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 (up to a maximum subsidy amount of GBP2,500).
We adhere to a structured pay framework, any salary offered will be within the following pay range:GBP39,514 - GBP44,453.
Network Rail adheres to the Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). This is a government standard for pre-employment vetting. All prospective employees will undergo the required checks to meet this standard before joining the company.
Closing date: 4 October 2017. Late applications will not be accepted. We retain the right to close the advert before the listed closing date based on application volumes.
Currency
GBP
Amount of Travel
Work At Home
Network Rail is at the heart of revitalising Britain 's railway. From Crossrail - Europe 's largest civil engineering project - to investment in world-class stations and major programmes of electrification, we're involved in some of the most ambitious and diverse ventures that this country has ever seen.
The Infrastructure Projects Scotland and North East region is one of the most diverse, challenging and geographically significant portfolios within Infrastructure Projects. We undertake all of the major investments projects in Scotland on behalf of Transport Scotland, ranging from the complete build of new railways to local improvements providing a better experience for the public. Within the London and North Eastern area, we are undertaking the upgrade of the ECML for the introduction of the new IEP train fleet as well as removing bottle necks to facilitate additional long distance passenger trains and improving links to and from London. We also have an extensive renewals portfolio delivered throughout the whole control period providing plenty of unique project management and engineering challenges.
We have project offices from London to Aberdeen that provide numerous opportunities for our people. We actively manage and take pride in the individual career development of all our team, striving to create an environment where our people are fulfilled in the work they carry out complemented by tailored career development.
Brief Description
We are recruiting for Scheme Project Managers to work within our Infrastructure Projects Scotland and North East Region (IP SNE).
Based in Glasgow; you'll be working on Buildings and Civils Renewals and Enhancements Projects. As Scheme Project Manager you'll support the Project Manager deliver key outputs of complex projects and programmes in order to meet requirements to time, cost, quality, safety and performance.
About the role (External)
Key Accountabilities
• Accountable for delivery of low complexity projects or parts of complex 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.
• Support the project Sponsor in preparing and maintaining definitions of the project requirements.
• Manage multi-disciplinary teams including commercial, programme controls, engineering, and others to identify solutions to client requirements and establish a robust baseline plan.
• Identify and monitor project risks (threats and opportunities), plan and implement mitigations to them, and respond to other issues that affect the project
• Implement and update 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.
• Managing stakeholders, taking account of their levels of influence and particular interests.
• 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.
• Establish, and implement where necessary, protocols to change the scope of projects and updating configuration documents as required.
• Support accident investigations when remitted to by the relevant designated competent person.
Job Skills, Experience and Qualifications
Essential
• Educated to degree level in a relevant discipline or equivalent experience.
• Membership (or working towards membership) of the Association for Project Management.
• Achieved PRINCE2 Foundation or equivalent.
• Good stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Successful relevant experience including experience of contracting and project delivery.
• Knowledge and experience of project budget management.
• Good evaluation and decision-making skills.
• Project safety management and Health and Safety legislation knowledge.
• Knowledge safety cases in support of projects.
Desirable
• Experience in the Rail Industry Sector (including application of GRIP, and Construction Design Management (CDM) on simple projects).
• 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
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. We positively embrace flexible working recognising that employees may wish to balance work and family/home life.
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 (up to a maximum subsidy amount of GBP2,500).
We adhere to a structured pay framework, any salary offered will be within the following pay range:GBP39,514 - GBP44,453.
Network Rail adheres to the Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). This is a government standard for pre-employment vetting. All prospective employees will undergo the required checks to meet this standard before joining the company.
Closing date: 4 October 2017. Late applications will not be accepted. We retain the right to close the advert before the listed closing date based on application volumes.
Currency
GBP
Amount of Travel
Work At Home