Position: Scheme Project Manager 
Rate: £300 (Outside IR35) 
Location: Manchester 
Duration: 12 months
Start date: ASAP
Working Arrangements: Hybrid (3 days in office - 2 days remote)
 
x3 Scheme Project Managers are needed for a long-term project based in Manchester for Network Rail for a leading Infrastructure business.  

Key Accountabilities:

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.


Job Skills, Experience and Qualifications:

Essential

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


Desirable

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

Knowledge of Network Rails 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 Rails assets and how they are managed

People Group is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to promoting an inclusive environment for both our clients and employees.