194 Planning Manager Jobs

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Infrastructure Protection is here to protect TfL’s railways and other transport assets.

We are responsible for managing the interface between our transport networks and the construction related activities of our neighbours. Our purpose is to mitigate the risks to our assets and operations, while helping London to develop. We also provide embedded engineering support to our property development company, Places for London (PfL).

Our portfolio is growing and we need more Senior Engineers to support both Outside Party jobs and the Places for London portfolio. If successful you would be assigned to either Outside Parties or Places for London.

Both assignments will involve managing the technical and commercial aspects of your own jobs and being a trusted source of engineering advice to a range of internal and external stakeholders. Work across both assignments typically includes:

Leading on a range of small, medium and large third-party developments on behalf of Infrastructure Protection, including providing engineering input to property agreements and contracts.

Reviewing and responding to a range of engineering documents produced by developers and their supply chain on a wide range of projects contributing to safe and efficient delivery, e.g. ground movement, structural assessment and monitoring reports.

Managing the interface between external clients, designers and contractors, and TfL assurance teams to obtain consents and access required for third party works

Interpreting assessment and monitoring reports and coordinating specialist technical reviews when required.

Investigating incidents where third party works have damaged our assets or operations

Tracking time and cost of your jobs to aid cost recovery

Preparing constraints and requirements plans, feasibility and design scopes for potential development sites

Working with development managers, sponsors, asset strategy, surveyors, TfL legal to support incorporating new and altered transport assets into developer led schemes.

Providing engineering technical support to property asset managers to support the renewal of the Places for London estate.

If you have a preference for either the Outside Party or Places for London assignment please mention this in your cover letter

Skills:

Ability to negotiate technical details with designers and contractors plus other parties where appropriate and not concede points critical to TfL business.

Ability to correctly interpret Acts under which railways, highways and other transport systems were built and are operated and maintained, legal property documentation, contracts etc.

Ability to manage programme and commercial aspects of project delivery; at any stage of the project lifecycle (e.g. bid stage, options, feasibility, design, construction or project close)

Useful but not essential: Ability to produce two dimensional plans using standard CAD software or in GIS format and to produce and maintain databases.

Knowledge:

Knowledge of the TfL transport system, its network and the different transport modes, how they function and ability to correctly assess risk to TfL infrastructure from various construction related activities, including understanding ground movement risks.

Working knowledge of the principles of property development, utility infrastructure delivery and related legislation including Party Wall etc. Act, Town & Country Planning Act, Access to Neighbouring Lands Act, Construction (Design & Management) Regulations, Highways Act and various railway legislation.

Working knowledge of commercial aspects of design and construction related works

Chartered Engineer (or actively progressing towards Chartership) or recognised international equivalent or possesses relevant knowledge and experience.

Experience:

Experience in a range of developments and infrastructure projects interfacing with operational transport/railway systems.

Experience of building relationships with and influencing a wide range of internal and external stakeholders

Experience in Civil or Structural Engineering, or Building Services to include at least one of design, assessment, maintenance or construction of railway or highway assets or structures.

Experience in the execution of demolition, new construction or maintenance activities in close proximity to operational transport infrastructure.

Useful but not essential: Experience of structural inspections and assessments particularly the ability to interpret reports and to use the information contained therein

Equality, diversity, and inclusion

We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We want to represent the city we serve, which will help us become a more innovative and efficient organisation. Our goal is to make our recruitment as inclusive as possible. We are a disability confident employer who guarantee an interview to any disabled candidate who meets all of the essential criteria. We also use anonymising software that removes identifying information from CVs and cover letters to make the process fair.

Application Process

Please apply using your CV & cover letter (maximum of 2 pages for each), explaining how you meet the criteria for the role. PDF format is preferred and do not include any photographs or images.

Vetting Process

At Transport for London, safety, trust and fairness sit at the heart of how we recruit. Our Vetting Charter (https://tfl.gov.uk/corporate/careers/our-vetting-process) explains the checks we carry out before you join us, helping ensure we create a safe, inclusive and reliable network for everyone who depends on our services. We simply ask that the information you provide is honest and accurate so we can progress your application smoothly. If something doesn’t match or can’t be verified, we may not be able to move forward with your application, but we’ll always treat you with transparency, respect, and clear communication throughout.

Benefits

In return for your commitment and expertise, you will enjoy excellent benefits and scope to grow. Rewards vary according to the level of role but mostly include the below:

· Final salary pension scheme

· Free travel for you on the TfL network

· Reimbursement of 75% of the cost of a standard class Ticket for National Rail travel from home

· 30 days annual leave plus public and bank holidays

· Private healthcare discounted scheme (optional)

· Tax-efficient cycle-to-work programme

· Retail, health, leisure and travel offers

· Discounted Eurostar travel