Scheme Project Manager

Network Rail

  • Glasgow
  • £43,588-51,719 per year
  • Permanent
  • Part-time
  • 12 days ago
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!Our ambition to be responsive to passengers and freight users, drives us every day and we're empowered to do the right thing for those who use the rail network. We actively challenge unsafe practices and take responsibility for addressing risks, resolving issues and protecting safety and wellbeing.Scotland's Railway covers a large geographical area from the Borders to Thurso at the far tip of the North East of Scotland, accounting for almost 20 per cent of the UK rail network. We provide rapid access along busy commuter routes to our seven cities, servicing the varied needs of our business and leisure commuter services, including cross border services and rural services. We have up to 50 freight services operating every day and we are steadily building capacity for this to grow.Our colleagues are encouraged to work flexibly as we know that busy lives don't always fit around a traditional working pattern, if you need flexibility to complete your role (e.g. home working, part time, job share, caring responsibilities, compressed hours work pattern etc.), just let us know and we will do our upmost to help you to invest in your career with us while balancing other aspects of your life.Network Rail / Scotland's Railway is committed to sustainability and recognises the role we play in tackling the climate emergency. We strive to integrate sustainable practices across all aspects of our work to create a greener railway for all.Brief DescriptionScheme 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 or working as part of a multi-disciplinary team supporting the project or programme manager deliver key outputs of complex projects and programmes in order to meet client requirements to time, cost, quality and performance.About the role (External)Here are some of the duties your role will include: -
  • 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 Project Lifecycle Model (PACE), applicable Network Rail company standards, current legislation and procedures including HMRI guidance where appropriate.
  • Support the project Sponsor in preparing and maintaining 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.
· Managing CSM on CSM Significant and Interoperable projects.What you will bring to the role: -· 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.· Good stakeholder engagement and communication skills.· Successful relevant experience including experience of contracting and project delivery.· Knowledge and experience of project budget management.· Good evaluation and decision-making skills.· Project safety management and Health and Safety legislation knowledge.· Knowledge safety cases in support of projects.It's desirable if you have it to help give you context to the role: -· Experience in the Rail Industry Sector (including application of GRIP, and Construction Design Management (CDM) on simple projects).· 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.How to apply (External)Salary: £43,588 rising to £51,719 per annumNetwork Rail Benefits -Closing date: Midnight of 5th September 25. Late applications will not be accepted.Please get your application in as soon as possible, we may close the advert before the listed closing date if we receive enough applications. Late applications will not be accepted.Click 'apply now' to apply.We're dedicated to creating an and we welcome applications from everyone!Network Rail is a and we'll try our best to adapt the process and offer a reasonable alternative to help support people with disabilities access, apply and interview for roles. You can visit for advice on accessibility support if you're unsure of the options available. Should you require any reasonable adjustments/modifications, please add a note to your application.All offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.Drugs and Alcohol Standard: Some of our roles require face to face Drugs & Alcohol testing. Further details will be shared with you as part of your formal offer.

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