Operations Project Manager (Long Marston)

Application Deadline: 28 February 2025

Department: Long Marston

Location: Warwickshire, Long Marston

Description

Long Marston Rail Innovation Centre Porterbrook is on an exciting journey at the Long Marston Rail Innovation Centre (RIC) in Warwickshire, and we are looking for outstanding people to be a part of our team at the 135-acre site. We have made huge investments here that will see Long Marston RIC play a pivotal role in the future of the UK's railway, as an exceptional facility to test and trial new traction technologies, securely store rolling stock and provide training in a live environment. The UK's first hydrogen-powered passenger train was built and is being tested by Porterbrook here, and we are also the home of the country's largest outdoor rail exhibition, Rail Live.

Our small, close-knit and passionate team based at the site ensure that everything runs smoothly across Long Marston RIC each day, and we have some exciting opportunities to join them.

Key Responsibilities

Role Purpose

To ensure all rolling stock projects & contracts undertaken at Long Marston Rail Innovation Centre are delivered safely, on time to standard and to budget. To oversee the safe delivery of all rolling stock maintenance activities undertaken within the maintenance facilities and train storage yards at the Long Marston Rail Innovation Centre – in accordance with contractual requirements. To forge strong relationships with customers and stakeholders to support continued pipeline growth of rolling stock projects delivered at Long Marston Rail Innovation Centre to maximise long-term utilisation of the AMF, OMF and train storage yards.

• Ensure rolling stock projects undertaken at Long Marston Rail Innovation Centre are delivered safely and in accordance with the framework specified within the Porterbrook Standard for Project Management (ENG/T2/16) and relevant site procedures.
• Work with the Bid and Revenue Manager to conduct deliverability assessments to ensure the scope and requirements of rolling stock projects to be undertaken at Long Marston Rail Innovation Centre are understood and arrangements are in place to enable safe delivery – prior to commencement.
• Develop & maintain risk registers for all rolling stock projects undertaken at Long Marston Rail Innovation Centre to ensure that identified risks (incl. safety, financial, quality) are quantified, and work with the Safety & Environment Manager, and Operations Safety & Standards Manager to ensure suitable & sufficient controls are in place to manage such risks to a level as low as reasonably practicable (ALARP).
• Develop & implement project key performance indicators (KPIs) to proactively monitor project delivery performance and service levels.
• Work with the Revenue and Bid Manager to undertake regular reviews of rolling stock projects to monitor delivery performance.
• Work with the Porterbrook audit team to support the audit of suppliers of rolling stock projects to ensure compliance with contractual requirements.
• Review contract variations for rolling stock projects undertaken at Long Marston Rail Innovation Centre to ensure applicability, and offer value for money.
• Oversee the safe delivery of all rolling stock activities carried out within the maintenance facilities and train storage yards at Long Marston Rail Innovation Centre – in accordance with contractual requirements.
• Work with the Safety & Environment Manager, and Facilities Manager to ensure maintenance facilities remain in a safe and fully operable condition to enable delivery of rolling stock projects.
• Undertake inspections of maintenance facilities as required by the Safety & Environment Manager.
• Chair daily meetings with customer points of contact to agree and monitor daily rolling stock project activities, identify issues (internal & customer), agree actions, and/or support requirements to enable safe delivery of work.
• Carry out daily walkarounds of maintenance facilities with suppliers/customers to ensure adherence to agreed Risk Assessments & Method Statements (RAMS), permit conditions, relevant site procedures, protocols & housekeeping standards.
• Work with the Operations Manager to ensure train movements within maintenance facilities are planned and resourced, and the required train and line protection is in place.
• Manage the review of Risk Assessments & Method Statements (RAMS) for rolling stock projects undertaken at Long Marston Rail Innovation Centre to ensure scope of works can be safely delivered and is compatible with the assigned facility/location – and other works (current/future) taking place in the facility/location.
• Manage the issue and closure of permits to work for rolling stock projects undertaken at Long Marston Rail Innovation Centre.
• Manage the interface with other Porterbrook departments with regard to accessing, and working on rolling stock stored at Long Marston Rail Innovation Centre.
• Produce reports for the General Manager – Operations & Safety, Project Management Office (PMO), and other stakeholders.
• Attend meetings with and/or on behalf of the General Manager – Operations & Safety as required.
• Ensure arrangements are in place for customers to complete relevant site inductions prior to commencing work.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Qualifications

• Degree or HNC (or equivalent) in an engineering discipline.
• Formal Project Management qualification.

Knowledge

• Good knowledge of project/contract management in an operational environment.
• Experience in undertaking and/or managing rolling stock maintenance (Level 1-4 and/or L5) and/or modification programmes.
• Good knowledge of railway depot management.
• Experience in managing third-party suppliers & stakeholders.
• Good knowledge of project management tools.
• Ability to understand and comment upon engineering instructions and drawings.
• Knowledge and understanding of vehicle maintenance and overhaul requirements.

Key Skills

• Well organised with a strong attention to detail.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to plan and deliver activities to deliver business objectives.
• Ability to exercise sound judgement with good sense of controls.
• Computer literacy.
• Project planning skills.
• Financial and budgeting awareness.
• Commercial/contractual awareness.

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 start at 1 year, with an additional day of annual leave every 5 years. You'll also receive a generous gift for these milestones.
• 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. This vacancy may close at any time once sufficient applications have been received. Early submission of your application is therefore encouraged. Please note we are not accepting approaches from recruitment agencies for this role.