Project Manager - Network Rail

The Project Manager L2 (Network Rail) is responsible for leading packages to deliver the agreed outcomes within time, cost, and quality requirements. Guides and coordinates with all relevant parties to understand and deliver project objectives and key performance indicators (KPIs), providing day to day management and leadership of the project and the project team.

Responsibilities

• Support and report to the Project Manager L1 or Senior Project Manager in all elements related to the construction, programme of works and commercial issues of the works.
• Responsible for the co-ordination between the construction, design, procurement, and commercial departments to ensure the sub-contractors can progress work on site in accordance with the schedule of works.
• Ensure that client requirements are met, ensuring that all quality, assurance, and compliance documentation is provided in a timely manner, collaborating with relevant parties/stakeholders.
• Assist a high performing team through the setting of clear SMART targets via the team plan and complying with the performance management process for all team members.
• Ensure works are monitored to achieve right first-time workmanship and undertake lessons learnt reviews to promote continuous improvement, while maintaining daily records.
• Support the construction team with the technical and engineering aspects of the works, in particular method statements, ITPs (Inspection Test Plan), construction process, engineering specifications, set out and measurement and quality control, certificate and compliance.
• Closely monitor the progress of the package works, reporting on actual cost, forecast, and highlighting any problems and issues for resolution to the Project Package Lead.
• Develop and manage readiness planning for commencing works including ensuring all permits are in place before commencing activities.
• Determine and arrange project technical services and external resources required for the project.
• Oversee package timeframes and budgets, ensuring successful delivery of projects, highlighting any risks, challenges, and mitigations.
• Participate in and record relevant meetings, providing relevant parties with contextual information and analysis, including regular site walks.
• Partner with relevant stakeholders being involved in risk management and mitigation treatments.
• Document and take ownership of project changes as and when necessary, tracking project changes and ensuring they are processed and formalised within the agreed timeframes.
• Ensure all approved handover documentation is coordinated and provided prior to practical completion.
• Work collaboratively towards the common goal of net zero carbon transition and share responsibility for the proactive identification and management of the associated carbon emissions and reductions during the delivery of work.

Project Specific

• Knowledge of NR/L2/RSE/02009 – Engineering Management for project.
• Knowledge of NR/L2/OHS/019.
• Knowledge of CDM with experience of acting as PD and PC rep for MDjv.
• Knowledge of NR/L2/OHS/044.
• Knowledge of the Asset management Process NR/L2/RSE/089 Review and approved Work Package Plans.
• Knowledge of NR/L2/CIV/003.
• Experience managing and working with Network Rail Operations.
• Working knowledge of complex rail systems and their interfaces.
• Experience working with rail stakeholders (TOCs and FOCs).
• Knowledge and experience of delivering to Network Rail PACE, SPEED principles and MVP ethos.
• Experience working on the CSM process from classification to commissioning.
• Knowledge of the possession planning process and works planning.
• Experience of delivering works on a Network Rail Category 1 station and Station National Operating Procedures.
• Act Responsible Manager for access planning.
• Experience of complex EIS for Network Rail Projects.
• Design Management experience on Network Rail projects.

Technical Skills And Competencies

• Working knowledge and expertise in specific project/role.
• Developed communication, presentation and project planning and development skills (using appropriate tools).
• Developing budgetary oversight expertise.
• Advanced proficiency in communicating, coordinating activities, and collaborating with stakeholders.
• Influencing and negotiation.
• Problem solving and analytical thinking.
• Proven understanding of project management methodologies and practices.
• Proven understanding of construction methodologies and sequencing.
• Technical expertise in Health and Safety Executive (HSE) (or local equivalent) rules and specific sector/ market regulations relevant to project portfolio.
• Promote and champion DFMA (Design for Manufacture and Assemble) and off-site fabrication where possible.
• Promotes, champions and implements all best practices, safety management and safety initiatives across all aspect of design and site delivery, to ensure a safe and healthy working environment is achieved for all.
• Partners with others providing day to day project leadership to achieve deliverables.
• Manages small teams providing guidance, direction and coordination.
• Mentors and develops the project team; provides a safe work environment to learn and mature.
• Champions and operates within an inclusive environment.
• Interpersonal ability.
• Communication skills.

Qualifications, Certifications And Experience

• Proven experience in project management, managing small to medium sized projects.
• MCIOB/MAPM/MRICS/MICE (or working towards) or local equivalent.
• Developing experience in the construction delivery phase of projects.
• Appropriate Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) card (or local equivalent).
• PTS DCCR and OHL.

Dragados Values

• Excellence: Promoting innovation, development, training and continuous improvement to achieve the highest quality of project delivery.
• Integrity: Acting ethically and transparently. Demanding the best standards of integrity from its employees, suppliers and other stakeholders.
• Trust: Nurturing positive relationships at all levels of the organisation, with our clients and supply chain by developing strong and long-term relationships based on mutual trust.
• Sustainability: Commitment to sustainable development to make an efficient and ethically responsible contribution to society and the environment.
• Profitability: Ensuring our profitability as well as contributing value to the communities in which we operate as part of our sustainability agenda.

Dragados is committed to act based on Equality, Diversity and Inclusion principles. Equal opportunities, non-discrimination and respect for human rights are basic principles contained in the Dragados Code of Conduct that apply to all Dragados employees.