Operations Project Manager

Location: Warwickshire, Long Marston

Salary: Negotiable dependant on experience plus package including:

- 10% Bonus Scheme
- Pension Scheme
- Flexible Working
- 25 Days annual leave plus bank holidays- ability to buy & sell up to 5 days
- Healthcare cash plan & life Assurance

Summary

A leading owner and asset manager of passenger and freight rolling stock are looking for an experienced Operations Project Manager to join the team and ensure all rolling stock projects & contracts undertaken at Long Marston Rail Innovation Centre are delivered safely, on time to standard and to budget.

The successful candidate will also oversee the safe delivery of all rolling stock maintenance activities undertaken within the maintenance facilities and train storage yards at the Long Marston Rail Innovation Centre - in accordance with contractual requirements.

Responsibilities

- Ensure rolling stock projects undertaken at the site are delivered safely and in accordance with the framework specified within the Standard for Project Management (ENG/T2/16) and relevant site procedures
- Work with the Bid and Revenue Manager to conduct deliverability assessments to ensure the scope and requirements of rolling stock projects to be undertaken are understood and arrangements are in place to enable safe delivery - prior to commencement
- Develop & maintain risk registers for all rolling stock projects undertaken
- Develop & implement project key performance indicators (KPIs) to proactively monitor project delivery performance and service levels
- Work with the audit team to support the audit of suppliers of rolling stock projects to ensure compliance with contractual requirements
- Review contract variations for rolling stock projects undertaken at the site to ensure applicability, and offer value for money
- Oversee the safe delivery of all rolling stock activities carried out within the maintenance facilities and train storage yards at Long Marston Rail Innovation Centre - in accordance with contractual requirements
- Work with the Safety & Environment Manager, and Facilities Manager to ensure maintenance facilities remain in a safe and fully operable condition
- Undertake inspections of maintenance facilities as required by the Safety & Environment Manager
- Work with the Operations Manager to ensure train movements within maintenance facilities are planned and resourced, and the required train and line protection is in place
- Manage the review of Risk Assessments & Method Statements (RAMS) for rolling stock projects undertaken at Long Marston Rail Innovation Centre to ensure scope of works can be safely delivered and is compatible with the assigned facility/ location - and other works (current/future) taking place in the facility/ location
- Produce reports for the General Manager - Operations & Safety, Project Management Office (PMO), and other stakeholders
- Attend meetings with and/or on behalf of the General Manager - Operations & Safety as required
- Ensure arrangements are in place for customers to complete relevant site inductions prior to commencing work

What you'll need to have

- Degree or HNC (or equivalent) in an engineering discipline
- Formal Project Management qualification
- Good knowledge of project/contract management in an operational environment
- Experience in undertaking and/or managing rolling stock maintenance (Level 1-4 and/ or L5) and/or modification programmes
- Good knowledge of railway depot management
- Experience in managing third-party suppliers & stakeholders
- Good knowledge of project management tools
- Ability to understand and comment upon engineering instructions and drawings
- Knowledge and understanding of vehicle maintenance and overhaul requirements

For further information on this fantastic opportunity and to apply get in touch.

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