Our client, a project management consultancy, now has a couple of requirements in their team for a Project Manager and a Scheme Project Manager. You will be required to attend the office 3 days a week, with the other 2 being remote.

You will represent the client to external clients and third parties, and as such, you'll have a responsibility in managing client expectations in a professional and effective manner. At the same time, you will need to ensure that the railway is safeguarded from any ill effects from the external projects.

This role can either be a permanent position or a 12-month fixed term contract.

Principal responsibilities:

• Operating as a project interface manager on behalf of the asset owner to ensure the rail infrastructure is protected throughout any 3^rd party delivered work
• Develop and deliver solutions for externally funded, high value, politically sensitive and multi-disciplinary projects (Levels of Control 2, 3 & 4) and where mandated, assure delivery in accordance with the GRIP lifecycle. Manage the seamless integration of all project risks affecting the operational railway.
• Acting as the single point of contact for Asset Protection related matters to external stakeholders
• Scope and price estimates up for Asset Protection services, and seeking agreement with external parties

Key skills/experience required:

• Previous demonstratable experience in Rail as an asset protection manager (preferred), or project manager.
• Previous demonstratable experience of delivering complex multidisciplinary schemes
• Knowledge of the operational railway and railway infrastructure
• Detailed understanding of GRIP stages (GRIP 5 and 6 in particular) - able to navigate internal Network Rail engineering approvals including internal stakeholders
• Strong understanding of CDM incl. health and safety
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills at all levels (should include customers; 3rd party representatives, other business and functional leaders)