AMS PSR

On behalf of Network Rail, we are looking for a Scheme Project Manager for a 6 Month contract based in Manchester.

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!

As a Scheme Project Manager, your main responsibilities will be to:

• Be accountable for delivery of BCL projects in a safe & environmentally responsible manner to time, cost and quality, in accordance with PACE, applicable Network Rail company standards, current legislation and procedures including HMRI guidance where appropriate.
• Work closely with Project Managers to lead, encourage, 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 support projects in terms of benefits, costs and risks to the clients.

Essential: 

• 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 CDM regulations.
• Construction management or building surveyor qualification.
• Demonstrable stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Knowledge of the Rail Sector.
• Clean driving licence.

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".