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Department Name
RB Industry Partnership Digital (118515) G2
Location
York, GB
Department Name
RB Industry Partnership Digital (118515) G2
About Network Rail
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Vacancy : Portfolio Manager
Location : York or London - Kings Cross
Salary : £43,588 to £50,018
Role Type : Permanent
Network Rail Benefits - To find out about what benefits we offer, click here - At Network rail you will have a clear development path with access to training and additional qualifications. You can enjoy a range of employee benefits, such as up to 28 days annual leave, 75% of Leisure Travel and Season Ticket for travel, a range of pension options, flexible and agile working arrangements, healthcare, discounts on shopping, gym memberships and much more.
At Network Rail, we're dedicated to keeping passengers and freight moving safely and efficiently across the country. When you join us, you're not just part of a team - you're part of something that matters to millions. We believe that our people are at the heart of what we do, and every role plays a vital part in building a better, more connected railway. Click here to learn more.
We're committed to creating a diverse, inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. To discover more about our ED&I commitments click here. We value flexibility and understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance. As a Disability Confident Leader, we'll do everything we can to accommodate any needs throughout the recruitment process.
If you're ready to make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you!
Brief Description
The East Coast Digital Programme (ECDP) is a landmark scheme that will introduce in-cab digital signalling on the southern part of the East Coast Main Line, between London King's Cross and Grantham.
The East Coast Main Line is a vital artery in the UK’s rail network, with over a third of the population living within 20 minutes of an East Coast Main Line station. This railway line has been in use for more than 150 years and demand on the infrastructure is set to increase as more passengers and freight use the railway. We now need to make upgrades and efficiencies so that this route can continue to serve us effectively for decades to come.
About The Role (External)
Key Accountabilities
* Manage the production of a robust development and approval in principle for assigned projects, focussing on specific and measurable outcomes, benefits and requirements, to allow an unambiguous procurement exercise and efficient contract award.
* Identify and contribute to the securing of optimum options for clients and funders. Analyse various schedule and cost options, contribute to the planning, alignment and delivery of the assigned projects.
* Identify access strategies for assigned projects to achieve optimum balance between affordable, deliverable and of minimal impact to passenger and freight colleagues in alignment with Putting Passenger First Principles.
* Implement funding mechanisms for assigned projects to secure optimum incremental funding, embodying and promoting project SPEED and PACE Principles in the approach to investment proposals and decisions.
* Specify appropriate, specific and measurable KPI / KRA into the pre-contract documentation for assigned projects to provide a foundation for active monitoring and measurement throughout the contract phase.
* Implement established contracting and procurement strategies for assigned projects within Legislative, Corporate Governance and procurement guidelines, adopting Agile Client Principles to transfer delivery and integration responsibility to the supply chain wherever appropriate.
* Undertake evaluation of supplier proposals to support timely contract award for assigned projects, in alignment with the overall programme objectives and strategic objectives of the Portfolio or Major Project.
* Implement the strategy for the contracting and financial authorisation processes of assigned projects to support a timely, risk managed approach to contract award, embodying Agile Client and PACE principles.
* Provide facilitation and contribute to the management of a progressive programme of Three Lines of Defence Level 1 assurance reviews within assigned projects. Maintain the measurement and monitoring of discharged and delegated responsibilities for assigned projects, generally for core systems and processes compliance, with particular focus on responsibilities under the Construction Design Management 2015 regulations.
* Monitor the assurance framework appropriate to the stages of assigned projects, review the supply chain compliance with standard requirements and those identified in the specification stage and also the core requirements of delivering safely to time, cost and quality.
Essential
Job Skills, Experience and Qualifications
* 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.
* Successful relevant experience including experience of contracting and project delivery.
* Knowledge and experience of project budget management.
* Project safety management and Health and Safety legislation knowledge.
* Knowledge of the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015.
* Understanding of procurement principles and processes.
* Understanding and previous application of assurance principles and processes.
* Knowledge of the Three Lines of Defence Assurance Model.
* Demonstrable experience of effective team working, helping and supporting others and sharing knowledge skills and experience.
* Demonstrable experience of seeking ways to improve ways of working, being open to change and doing things differently.
* Demonstrable experience of being focussed on their own and others safety and in understanding the implications of their behaviour and the safety rules.
* Demonstrable understanding of how the role influences the customers' experience.
* Demonstrable experience of having a positive attitude about work and change and demonstrating positive working behaviours.
Desirable
* Knowledge of the PACE Framework
* Experience of 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.
* Knowledge of Network Rail’s assets and how they are managed.
Research suggests that individuals from underrepresented groups may be less likely to apply for a job if they don't meet all the listed criteria. We are building a diverse and inclusive place to work where people of all backgrounds can thrive. We encourage you to apply for this role. If this isn’t the job for you, there may be other roles available in the wider team.
How To Apply (External)
Salary: £43,588 to £50,018
Closing date: 9th May 2025 - Late applications will not be accepted.
Interviews will take place the week commencing 19th May 2025
Click apply now to apply.
You can visit Evenbreaks Career Hive 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.
Network Rail Benefits - To find out about what benefits we offer, click here
All offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks. Click here for more information
Drugs and Alcohol Standard:
All prospective candidates will be required to undergo and pass a drugs and alcohol test. Your application will be rescinded if you record a positive test. All positive drugs and alcohol test results for prospective candidates will be securely held on Sentinel database and a 5 year suspension from applying for a safety critical role, a role which requires PTS certification or a Key Safety role on Network Rail Managed Infrastructure will be enforced.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Finance and Sales
* Industries
Rail Transportation
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