Project Manager (Works Delivery) Location Birmingham, GB Department Name AY Project Manager OPI South (857904) G2 About Network Rail Are you ready to make a difference in people's lives? At Network Rail, we connect passengers and freight customers, ensuring safe and efficient transportation across the country. We're an organisation where people truly matter, and when you join us, you matter to us and millions of others. Click here to watch our inspiring video to learn more about us We're dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that reflects the passengers we serve. To achieve this, we're committed to becoming an open, diverse, and inclusive workplace, leveraging the skills and expertise of our talented workforce. Together, we strive to create a safe and accessible railway for everyone. Discover more about the importance of Diversity and Inclusion at Network Rail by clicking here. Investing in our people is key to enhancing the safety, reliability, and efficiency of our railway system. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact, then this opportunity is for you About our people and the recruitment process - We're an inclusive employer of choice and we welcome applications from everyone We encourage our colleagues to work flexibly, as we know traditional working patterns don't always fit. If you want to consider working flexibly, just let us know and we'll do our best to help and invest in your career with us, whilst you have a healthy work life balance. We're also a Disability Confident Leader employer 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 will be part of the North West & Central Region (NW&C) which consist of three routes North West, Central and West Coast South and a regional team supporting Regional Major Programmes & Professional services. Brief Description An exciting opportunity has arisen to join NW&C Buildings, Civils & Lineside (BCL) as it embarks upon the next stage of expansion. NW&C BCL carries out work region wide from Euston in the south, through the major cities of Birmingham and Manchester to just over the Scottish border - the backbone of Britain. The Works Delivery team plans, designs and delivers projects covering Track, Signalling, Civil Engineering, Buildings, Drainage & Off-Track, Electrification and Plant within the route. This particular role delivers projects within Buildings. The team delivers an ever-increasing work bank, currently over £170m per annum, which will increase to over £200m per annum in the next Control Period. We achieve this through a mix of both direct delivery and contracted works. Please note that this vacancy could be subject to the current NW&C closed listing process as part of the operation model changes. Response with regards to your application will be communicated after the closed listing process has concluded. About the role (External) As a Project Manager in BCL you will: Deliver the project(s) safely to time, cost and quality, in accordance with PACE, applicable Railway Group, Network Rail company standards and other specific legislation. Provide a professional, first class, consistent and effective project management service to the clients, including project monitoring and reporting systems in line with our standards and guidelines. Participate in the development of supply strategies and framework contracts. Provide detailed input for compilation of the business plan and production of the possessions plan. Control project change, risks and contingency within the project life cycle and provide all cost, contingency and programme details to enable the Sponsor to obtain authorisation for portfolios/projects. Provide a safe working environment in the execution of work directly under the post holders responsibility, including development of project safety plans and other associated documentation. Assist the Company in discharging its duties under CDM Regulations 2015 (Construction, Design and Management Regulations). Identify training needs in safety, technical and management areas for the personnel reporting to the post holder and contribute to their personal development. Undertake accident investigations when remitted to by the relevant designated competent person. Ensure compliance with the Investment Competence Framework. In order to be successful in this role, we would like you to have/to be: Relevant successful experience in project management Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Detailed knowledge of Construction Design & Management (CDM) Regulations 2015. General knowledge of Health, Safety and Environmental Regulations Team leader capable of motivating the team Commercial and financial understanding and knowledge Accident Investigation experience We would also like but it isnt crucial to have/to be: Membership of the Association for Project Management or other professional body Six Sigma Yellow Belt A degree or equivalent Knowledge of investment processes and procedures Knowledge and understanding of project and contract management