Assistant Project Manager
Application Deadline: 17 May 2024
Department: Major Projects
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Derby
Description
Our mission is to provide high-quality, digitally-enabled rolling stock solutions that help deliver a safe, efficient and sustainable railway
Since 1996, our investments have totalled over £3bn, including the commissioning of over 2,500 new passenger and freight vehicles. We plan to invest over £1bn into UK rail in the coming years to deliver high quality new and refurbished vehicles for passengers and freight customers
But financing new trains is not the end-game. Our asset stewardship role includes management of assets to ensure performance, safety and long-term suitability over their full economic life
About the team
The successful candidate will be joining the Major Projects function, a small but focused projects team that deliver several of the complex, high value and diverse range of projects including New Build, New technology introductions, refurbishments, and infrastructure upgrades. Porterbrook works to deliver improvements for customers and passengers that add tangible value. The team is part of the Operations Directorate reporting to the Chief Operating Officer
Key Responsibilities
Role Purpose
Responsible for the day-to-day management of project issues, lease requirements and maintenance contracts for vehicle fleets within the team. Support the delivery of projects to time, quality and schedule
Responsibilities
Safe Operation of Porterbrook-Owned Rolling Stock
* Ensure vehicles are suitable for safe operation on the railway system, with due consideration to Porterbrook’s lease obligations
* Review National Incident Reports identified as affecting applicable rolling stock and coordinate the implementation of remedial actions as necessary
* Manage maintenance specifications to ensure that no undue risk is imported on to the running railway
* Recording vehicle modifications and following the required engineering change process
Project Delivery
* Ensure that the projects allocated are managed to deliver their time, cost and quality objectives
* Undertake regular project reviews to monitor overall project performance and provide robust forecasts on costs vs budget where required
* Ensure all information, relevant to the projects that you manage and support, is shared within the business in a timely manner, including ensuring that logistics are kept up to date with project schedules
* Ensure Project Execution Plans (PEPs) and workbooks are up to date and are compiled in accordance with the issued Porterbrook Procedure
* Take part in contract review meetings as specified in the relevant contract and produce and issue minutes in a timely manner
* Manage Contract Variations ensuring that such variations are applicable and offer an acceptable value for money for the business
* Provide project management expertise to projects, ensure that all management aspects are in accordance with company standards and best practice
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
General Requirements
* General requirements are for an engineer or project manager with a rail background, who can deal with customers and contractors in a commercial environment
Qualifications
* Railway engineering knowledge
* Degree, HNC or equivalent in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
Knowledge
* Knowledge of project management, ideally in rolling stock
* Knowledge of railway industry rolling stock, organisation and rail stakeholders
* Basic knowledge of contractual obligations and operating lease agreements
* Awareness of safety cases, certification issues, railway risks and group standards
Key Skills
* Project planning skills
* Report writing and presentation skills
* Financial and budgeting awareness
* Organisational skills
* Negotiation skills
* Interpersonal skills
* Computer literacy
* Commercial/contractual awareness
* Investigative skills
A great place to work
We are seeking the very best talent to join the team, and offer an excellent salary, along with bonus and benefits.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a great organisation with excellent people and a road map for the future to grow and develop the business. Some of our benefits are listed below:
* Excellent pension scheme
* Financial wellbeing support
* Flexible working
* Enhanced family friendly policies
* Adoption & Shared Parental Leave benefits
* Enhanced Armed Forces policies
* Ongoing support with professional and personal development’
* Long service awards
* Porterbrook Star awards
* Life assurance
* Healthcare cash plan
* 25 days’ annual leave + Bank Holidays + option to buy and sell up to 5 days’ additional leave
* Additional days annual leave for long service
* Season ticket loan
* Cycle to work scheme
* Free parking at our Derby and Long Marston sites
Should you be suitable for the role, the full benefits package will be discussed in more detail during your screening call.
To apply
Please follow the link at the top of this page to send your CV and a covering email with full details of why you would be a great addition to the Porterbrook team, along with details of your current salary and notice period.
If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please let us know. We’re committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone can develop to their full potential.
Please note we are not accepting approaches from recruitment agencies for this role.
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