Job details

Scheme Project Managers work across the full portfolio of Network Rails infrastructure investment from minor renewals through to complex multi-disciplinary programmes. Accountable for managing the safe and effective delivery of low complexity projects (LoC 3 and 4) OR working as part of a multi-disciplinary team supporting the project or programme manager deliver key outputs of complex projects and programmes (LoC 1 and 2) in order to meet client requirements to time, cost, quality, and performance.

Imagine having a talent that could benefit someone you’ve never met and solve problems you didn’t even know existed. Well, you do, and you can. And we’re here to help you do just that. At PSR we are the go-to place for talented contractors and temps for a rich variety of public sector roles.

As a Scheme Project Manager, you will: 

• Accountable for delivery of low complexity projects or parts of complex 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
• Support the project Sponsor in preparing and maintaining definitions of the project requirements

• Manage multi-disciplinary teams including commercial, programme controls, engineering, and others to identify solutions to client requirements and establish a robust baseline plan 

• Identify and monitor project risks (threats and opportunities), plan and implement mitigations to them, and respond to other issues that affect the project 

• Implement and update resource allocation plans needed for delivery of the project including identification and management of critical resource requirements. Secure resources needed for projects from internal and external sources 

• Managing stakeholders, taking account of their levels of influence and particular interests 

• Managing project reviews at appropriate points throughout the project lifecycle which will inform governance decisions of projects by providing evaluations of progress, performance, risk, contingency, and continuing relevance.

You’ll have:

• Educated to degree level in a relevant discipline or equivalent experience
• Membership (or working towards membership) of the Association for Project Management
• Achieved PRINCE2 Foundation or equivalent.
• Experience of Project Management and Rail
• Renewal and Enhancement experience
• Successful relevant experience including experience of contracting and project delivery
• Experience of End to End Project lifecycle
  

It would also be good if you had:

• Project safety management and Health and Safety legislation knowledge
• Knowledge of Network Rail’s 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 Rail’s assets and how they are managed

If this sounds like you, please click the link to apply and speak to one of our PSR team now.

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