Scheme Project Manager [Operations]

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LocationRugby, GBDepartment NameOY WCML Operations Performance & Project Manager (104312) G2About Network RailAs part of the NW&C Region, the West Coast South route’s mission is to be the safe; affordable and sustainable choice of transport for all, uniting the UK in economic growth and the best journey experience.In WCS Operations we are passionate about our people and the role they play. We aim to deliver a safe and efficient railway every day, ensuring the best possible journey experience for our customers, stakeholders, and partners. Our operations function is responsible for signalling, response, operations, and electrical control for the WCS route from London Euston to just south of Crewe.Brief DescriptionAs a Scheme Project Manager [Operations] on West Coast South, you will play a crucial role in managing and delivering critical projects that impact the efficiency and safety of our railway network. You will support the delivery of projects related to operations, ensuring that they are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. Your work will directly contribute to the smooth operation of the railway and the safety of all passengers and personnel.Please note the role can be based in London, Milton Keynes or Rugby ROCAbout The Role (External)Across our signalling, operations control, and response functions the Scheme Project Manager will support projects, workstreams and initiatives on behalf of the wider WCS Operations team. The Scheme Project Manager will work closely with the operations projects team and operational managers to deliver a variety of outputs that will make a material difference to our staff, and our passengers and freight users.As part of this role, you will be developing your understanding of Operations; how we help deliver a safe and efficient train service and how we interface with internal and external stakeholders to achieve this. The Scheme Project Manager is expected to learn new skills and gain qualifications with the opportunity to utilise them in the workplace, including:

• Signalling rules and regulations, via the Initial Signaller Training course and further development
• Formal project management qualifications, e.g., APM and PRINCE2
• Investigations
• Health, safety and risk management, e.g., IOSH

This role is tailored to fit anyone with a strong commitment to learning, developing, and working within a dynamic operating environment. Prior operational or project management knowledge is not required for this role, but demonstrable experience of showing initiative, solving problems, and fostering collaborative working relationships is important for this role.Essential criteria:

• Demonstrable commitment to learning and personal development
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills
• Possession of a continuous improvement mindset
• Proven capability in building and maintaining collaborative working relationships.

Desirable criteria:

• Educated to HND or Degree level
• Possess an awareness of C&P processes and regulations
• Operational experience (e.g., signaller, MOM, rostering etc.)
• Project management experience

How To Apply (External)We are a Disability Confident Leader and want to make the most of the skills and talents disabled people bring to the workplace -skills and talents we need in our businessSalary and benefits:

• Salary: Band 4B, starting at £35,582 and raising to £40,029.
• Pro-rata annual leave entitlement (28 days)
• My benefits – our discounted online shopping site
• A range of discounted offers including, childcare vouchers, healthcare offers – cycle to work, healthcare club discounted membership and other benefits
• Subsidies of up to 75% on rail and underground season tickets
• 75% discount on leisure travel
• A choice of contributory pension schemes
• 2 weeks paid reserve leave for our Armed Forces community

Want to find out about what fantastic benefits we offer?Network Rail adheres to a structured pay framework, any salary offered will be within the pay range advertised.All offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.Closing date: 3 October 2023. Late applications will not be accepted.Click ‘apply now’ to apply.Safe behaviour is a requirement of working for Network Rail. Applicants should be able to demonstrate their awareness of ourWe will endeavour to offer a diverse interview panel wherever possible.