Job Title - Asset Protection Interface Manager 
Rate - £400
Start Date - Mid June 
Contract Length - 1 year
Location - Manchester 

Asset Protection Project Interface Manager

To safely and seamlessly integrate complex multi-disciplinary externally funded key schemes and
major enhancements into the railway environment, whilst minimising impacts on existing railway
operations and operational infrastructure. Leverage knowledge and understanding of rail related
risks and constraints to facilitate solutions that align with external client objectives whilst meeting all
stakeholder requirements. To lead the external client team driving adherence to relevant Network
Rail and rail industry standards and processes whilst managing client expectations.

1. Develop and deliver solutions for externally funded key projects and schemes, high value,
politically sensitive and multi-disciplinary projects (Levels of Control 1, 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.
2. Engage with and manage the interface with stakeholders to enable compliance with
Network Rail governance and assurance processes. Facilitate compliance against the Railways Act
and Network Licence and oversee the completion of deliverables.
3. Interrogate the Client remit and programme and provide clarity of operational railway
interface requirements. Devise solutions to enable early and accurate decision making by the Client.
4. Liaise with Construction Design Management (CDM) Client and other duty holders to
establish principles for project compliance with the CDM Regulations.
5. Lead the Network Rail interface with projects to secure and allocate resource and assure
delivery of projects in compliance with Network Rail processes and procedures. Communicate
progress against defined milestones and expectations, implementing contingency measures where
necessary.
6. Facilitate agreement between all parties to identify which organisation acts as proposer for
infrastructure changes in accordance with Common Safety Method - Risk Assessment Regulations.
Lead the monitoring and analysis of all aspects of risk and performance over the project lifecycle.
7. Lead the review of lessons learned, and developing of mitigation strategies with stakeholders
to refine project proposals to facilitate successful delivery.
8. Build and develop effective relationships with all stakeholders, manage expectations,
champion project interests, leveraging levels of influence of key contacts within relevant
organisations.
9. Identify and progress opportunities to reduce Network Rails asset and maintenance
liabilities, resolve conflicting works and drive efficiencies.
10. Facilitate full recovery of Network Rail costs in accordance with the legal agreements in
place between the external party and Network Rail.
11. Undertake accident investigations when remitted to do so by the relevant designated
competent person.

Desirable Experience and Qualifications
• Educated to degree level in a relevant discipline or equivalent demonstrable experience
• Membership (or working towards membership) of the Association for Project Management
• Registered PRINCE2 Practitioner or equivalent
• Knowledge of the operational railway and railway infrastructure
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills at all levels (should include
customers; 3rd party representatives, other business and functional leaders)
• Successful relevant experience in a complex project environment including demonstrable
experience in team management, planning, contracting and delivery of projects
• Previous experience in managing ambiguity and constructively challenging others ides with
strong evaluation and decision-making skills
• Demonstrable experience of health, safety & environmental requirements including CDM
Regulations and CSM-RA with knowledge of Health & Safety legislation and best practice
• Understanding of project commercial requirements & programme controls
• Knowledge of GRIP
• Knowledge of investment, commercial and procurement practices
• Competent in Accident investigation
• Previous experience working within Asset Protection
• Understanding of rail infrastructure maintenance techniques
• Knowledge of rail possessions/ isolations