What you'll be doing
Project Managers work across the full portfolio of Network Rail infrastructure investment from minor renewals through to complex multi-disciplinary programmes. Accountable for managing the safe and effective delivery of all projects from low complexity single discipline through to high complexity multi-disciplinary projects, in order to meet client requirements to time, cost, quality, and performance. As an experienced Project Manager, you may be required to deliver a portfolio of smaller lower complexity projects.
The successful candidate will:
- Be accountable for delivery of complex projects or a portfolio of lower complexity projects in a safe & environmentally responsible manner to time, cost and quality, in accordance with the Governance of Railway Investment Projects (GRIP), applicable Network Rail company standards, current legislation and procedures including HMRI guidance where appropriate;
- Support the project Sponsor in preparing and maintaining definitions of the project requirements;
- Lead and develop multi-disciplinary teams including commercial, programme controls, engineering, and others to identify solutions to client requirements and establish a robust baseline plan;
- Empower and inspire others to deliver successful projects;
- Identify and monitor project risks (threats and opportunities), plan and implement mitigations to them, and respond to other issues that affect the project;
- Implement and manage resource allocation plans needed for delivery of the project including identification and management of critical resource requirements;
- Establish and maintain governance arrangements for the delivery of projects, defining clear roles, responsibilities and accountabilities that align with organisational practice. Managing project reviews at appropriate points throughout the project lifecycle which will inform governance decisions of projects by providing evaluations of progress, performance, risk, contingency and continuing relevance;
- Manage and update business cases that justify projects in terms of benefits, costs and risks;
- Undertake accident investigations when remitted to by the relevant designated competent person.
Who we're looking for
The successful candidate will have the following:
Essential
- Educated to degree level in a relevant discipline or equivalent demonstrable experience;
- Membership (or working towards) of the Association for Project Management;
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills all levels. This should include customers; third party representatives, other business & functional leaders and key support personnel;
- PTS card;
- Successful relevant experience in a complex project environment including demonstrable experience in team management, planning, contracting and delivery of projects;
- Successful record of project budget management and ability to understand and interpret commercial and financial landscapes (budgets, forecasts, actual status);
- Demonstrable Project safety management practice and knowledge of Health and Safety legislation and best practice;
- Experience with safety cases in support of projects and accident investigation.
Desirable
- Demonstrable experience in the Rail Industry Sector (including application of GRIP, Construction Design Management (CDM) and the Common Safety Method (CSM));
- Detailed knowledge of Network Rail’s Investment, Commercial and Procurement regulations and practices;
- Knowledge of structuring safety cases in support of projects;
- Formal qualifications in risk identification and assessment;
- Knowledge of Network Rail assets and how they are managed.
Why work for us
Our people are our biggest asset, and we focus on recruiting, training and developing the people who can apply innovation to deliver the infrastructure of the future. We nurture these talents, offer a great benefits package in addition to a competitive base salary and continually invest in developing the skills of our people at every level.
Some of our key benefits are:
- An attractive/negotiated salary;
- 25 days annual leave + bank holidays;
- Pension savings scheme;
- Enhanced maternity/paternity and family friendly policies;
- A whole host of other BB staff employee benefits (discounts, exclusive offers etc.);
- Refer and Earn bonus scheme;
- Discretionary annual salary reviews.
About us
Balfour Beatty is a leading Rail infrastructure provider. We work at the heart of the UK’s railway network – designing, enhancing and maintaining thousands of miles of the railway that connect communities and underpin growth.
Our expertise covers design and manufacturing, civils, track, reactive maintenance, electrification, signalling, power systems and rail plant.
We have a strong orderbook with and a positive pipeline of opportunities, and we put our customers, rail users, and our people at the heart of everything we do.
Diversity and inclusion
At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone D&I Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion
We are a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit: https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/