Purpose of the Job:
c2c manage 26 stations under a long lease from Network Rail, making us responsible for the operation, inspection, maintenance and renewal of assets which fall under the station lease. This consists of 70 Platforms, 17 Footbridges, 46 Canopies, 30 Buildings, 17 Car Parks, 23 Lifts and 2 Escalators.
Over the next 10 years c2c has an ambitious Capital Investment programme to address the station asset condition on the Essex Thameside route. Schemes include significant platform renewals, footbridge renewals, escalator renewals, canopy repairs as part of a rolling programme of renewals across our full station portfolio.
The Construction Scheme Development Manager, working with the Asset Managers and Asset Programme Manager will be responsible for management of the long-term Asset Renewal plan at c2c. They will be responsible for agreeing the required scope for reach project, developing an outline construction methodology, co-ordinated access strategy, route to market and high-level cost estimate for each scheme and how these fits into the Renewal Plan to maximise efficient delivery and minimise disruption to our passengers.
The Construction Scheme Development Manager shall be responsible for gaining high level agreement and taking each scheme through the early stages of c2c governance through Business Case development, submission and presentation to c2c’s approval Boards.
The successful candidate must be able to develop and author documents based on outline requirement documents and drawings, and present these to a non-technical audience.
Key Accountabilities:
* Lead the early phase development of construction schemes, including managing feasibility studies, design, planning and procurement.
* Manage development and optimisation of c2c’s long-term Asset Renewal plan.
* Agree required scope for each project, and complete early-stage development to time, cost and quality, in accordance with the Guide to Railway Investment Projects (GRIP), c2c Standards and Processes, Railway Group Standards, Network Rail Company Standards, Statutory Regulations and required Consents.
* Coordinate with internal teams, external consultants, contractors, and stakeholders to ensure cross business objectives are met through delivery of developed schemes. Complete c2c Project Management Office Project Initiation Documentation.
* Develop outline construction methodologies and co-ordinated access strategies for each project to maximise efficient delivery and minimise disruption to our passengers. Liaise with c2c and Network Rail stakeholders to identify and book provisional access, following the DWWP process for all disruptive access.
* Agree optimum procurement route to market and work with Procurement Manager, Asset Managers and Asset Programme Manager to agree Procurement Initial Document and oversee early-stage procurement through the development of appropriate technical specifications and tender documentation.
* Work with Quantity Surveyor to develop high-level cost estimates for each scheme.
* Gain high level business agreement for each scheme in compliance with c2c governance. Develop, submit and present Business Cases to c2c’s approval Boards.
* Identify opportunities for packaging portfolio items to optimise delivery through discussion with the Asset Managers and Asset Programme Manager.
* Lead value engineering exercises to optimise project outcomes and achieve best value for money.
* Champion innovation, sustainability, accessibility and customer benefits within scheme development and construction processes.
Experience, knowledge and qualifications required:
Qualifications:
* Bachelor’s degree in construction management, civil engineering, electrical engineering or a related field (essential)
* Professional membership (e.g. ICE, IET, RICS, CIOB, MAPM) (highly desirable)
Experience:
* Proven track record in managing inception and development of construction projects with five to ten years’ experience in pre-construction phase project development, with at least two years in the rail sector
* Experience in budget management, contract administration, and stakeholder engagement.
* Commercial and contract knowledge with the ability to identify procurement routes for construction schemes and assist with tender evaluation
* Strong understanding of UK construction regulations, planning processes, and health & safety standards. Working knowledge of the railway industry and the requirements for undertaking work safely in the rail environment
Skills and Competencies:
* Ability to author high quality documents for approval by Directors and non-technical stakeholders. Ability to develop schemes from basic requirements, and determine works required to remove assumptions and re-risk project delivery.
* Strong leadership, team coordination abilities, organisational / management skills, financial management skills, including producing and presenting Business Cases
* Effective communication and negotiation skills
* Strong communication skills with experience in working with and influencing a wide range of stakeholders
* Ability to analyse complex problems and develop practical solutions
* Attention to detail and commitment to quality.