Construction Scheme Development Manager in London

About Us:

Here at c2c we take pride in being an award-winning train operator running services between Fenchurch Street and Shoeburyness, serving 26 stations in East London and South Essex. Our customers never stand still and neither do we. We anticipate, innovate and flex around our customer’s needs and it takes a great team to do this.

Purpose of the Role:

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 Lead will be responsible for management of the long-term Asset Renewal plan at c2c. They will be responsible for agreeing the required scope for each project, developing an outline construction methodology, co-ordinated access strategy, route to market and high-level cost estimate for each scheme and how these fit 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.

• 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 and Procurement 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.

Experience, Knowledge and Qualifications Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, civil engineering, or a related field (essential)
• Professional membership (e.g. ICE, IET, RICS, CIOB) (highly desirable)
• Proven track record in managing construction project inception and development projects with experience in construction/project development and experience 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
• Excellent project management and organisational skills.
• Strong leadership and team coordination abilities 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.