Other requirements and/or aspects to be assessed
CAF is currently delivering six vehicle projects in the UK for four different train operating companies, with future orders in the pipeline. Each of these projects will be authorised into service by the Office of Rail and Road, in accordance with the Railway Interoperability Regulations 2011. In addition to this compatibility with Network Rail infrastructure has to be demonstrated before delivery, testing and service operation can begin. This is a key role which will ensure that these activities are undertaken on time.
The UK Project Approvals Manager will provide support to and coordination of all approvals and safety related activities, strategies, systems and deliverables for CAF projects in the UK. Your role will be to ensure that systems are maintained to ensure that all the necessary approvals are granted, and safety is demonstrated, to facilitate the timely introduction into service of CAF fleets onto the UK railway.
Support the UK Approvals Manager & the Projects Safety & Approvals Manager in the delivery of all required approvals and authorisations to permit the entry into service of CAF fleets in the UK.
Undertake planning, coordination and monitoring of all approvals submissions for CAF’s contracts in the UK
Develop and maintain approvals and safety project programmes.
Coordinate Compatibility Steering Group and Testing Assurance Group meetings and subject matter work streams
Publish regular KPIs
Prepare the Project Compatibility File
In addition to the duties and responsibilities outlined, you must be prepared to undertake such additional duties which may result from changing circumstances, but which may not of necessity change the general character or level of responsibility to the post.
Essential
Relevant degree or equivalent.
Experience of successful delivery, as part of a team, in a multi-disciplinary project environment.
Project management and project coordination skills and experience.
Able to communicate with colleagues, clients and stakeholders.
Excellent IT skills including experience of Microsoft packages including Excel.
Excellent communications and interpersonal skills.
Able to maintain accurate records.
Able to work flexibly across a broad range of activities as the role evolves.
Able to respond and adapt to changing circumstances in a fast-paced pressured environment.
Able to work autonomously as well as part of a team.
Flexibility to travel regularly in the UK.
Desirable
Knowledge of railway (or similar) approvals, authorization, compliance and conformance processes.
Other requirements and/or aspects to be assessed
CAF is currently delivering six vehicle projects in the UK for four different train operating companies, with future orders in the pipeline. Each of these projects will be authorised into service by the Office of Rail and Road, in accordance with the Railway Interoperability Regulations 2011. In addition to this compatibility with Network Rail infrastructure has to be demonstrated before delivery, testing and service operation can begin. This is a key role which will ensure that these activities are undertaken on time.
The UK Project Approvals Manager will provide support to and coordination of all approvals and safety related activities, strategies, systems and deliverables for CAF projects in the UK. Your role will be to ensure that systems are maintained to ensure that all the necessary approvals are granted, and safety is demonstrated, to facilitate the timely introduction into service of CAF fleets onto the UK railway.
Support the UK Approvals Manager & the Projects Safety & Approvals Manager in the delivery of all required approvals and authorisations to permit the entry into service of CAF fleets in the UK.
Undertake planning, coordination and monitoring of all approvals submissions for CAF’s contracts in the UK
Develop and maintain approvals and safety project programmes.
Coordinate Compatibility Steering Group and Testing Assurance Group meetings and subject matter work streams
Publish regular KPIs
Prepare the Project Compatibility File
In addition to the duties and responsibilities outlined, you must be prepared to undertake such additional duties which may result from changing circumstances, but which may not of necessity change the general character or level of responsibility to the post.
Essential
Relevant degree or equivalent.
Experience of successful delivery, as part of a team, in a multi-disciplinary project environment.
Project management and project coordination skills and experience.
Able to communicate with colleagues, clients and stakeholders.
Excellent IT skills including experience of Microsoft packages including Excel.
Excellent communications and interpersonal skills.
Able to maintain accurate records.
Able to work flexibly across a broad range of activities as the role evolves.
Able to respond and adapt to changing circumstances in a fast-paced pressured environment.
Able to work autonomously as well as part of a team.
Flexibility to travel regularly in the UK.
Desirable
Knowledge of railway (or similar) approvals, authorization, compliance and conformance processes.