AMS PSR

On behalf of Network Rail, we are looking for a Programme Manager (Inside IR35) for a 3 month contract. This is a hybrid working (three days per week office based - London or Swindon).

Network Rail is at the heart of revitalising Britain’s railway. From Crossrail – Europe’s largest civil engineering project – to investment in world-class stations and major programmes of electrification, we are involved in some of the most ambitious and diverse ventures that this country has ever seen. We at Network Rail are dedicated to becoming one of Britain's best employers and believe this starts with placing the candidate at the heart of everything we do!

Job Purpose:

To lead a study for the Plymouth Re-signalling project, to determine the optimum delivery model and defining all interfaces and risks between the suppliers along with developing the construction staging and sequencing to optimise the efficient delivery of scheme.

As a Programme Manager, your main responsibilities will be:

• Plan and track progress of the programme to ensure an up to date picture is maintained, ensuring actions are progressed.
• Identify likely problems that may hinder delivery and suggest solutions.
• Ensure the programme risk register is updated on a regular basis and the information captured is up to date and can be reported on efficiently.
• Design and create reports for Programme and Steering Boards such as programme dashboards, minutes and presentation slides.
• Manage the product and risk management processes and ensure there is robust adherence to project management processes including planning, risk management, dependency management and change control.

Essential: 

• Experience Project managing and delivering major re-signalling schemes for tier 1 suppliers
• Understand railway access integration, safety, CDM, minimising risk to the client.
• Understand network rails procedures in terms of pace and NVP.

Desirable:

• Public sector background
• PTS would be beneficial

Please be aware that this role can only be worked within the UK and not Overseas.

Network Rail is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. They welcome applications from everyone.

Disability Confident

As a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, Network Rail guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. This scheme encourages candidates with a disability and/or neurodivergence to apply. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance.

Armed Forces Covenant

Network Rail guarantees to interview veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance.

In applying for this role, you acknowledge the following "this role falls in scope of the Off Payroll Working in the Public Sector legislation. Any rates of payment quoted will reflect the gross rate per day for the assignment and will be subject to appropriate taxes and statutory costs. As such the payment to the intermediary and your income resulting from this contract will be different".