Project Development Manager (Regions)

Here are a few of the benefits we offer

• 28-day annual leave with the option to buy and sell days
• Choice of pension schemes
• 75% discount of leisure travel for you and your family
• Private Healthcare
• 5 days paid volunteer or carers leave
• Up to 75% subsidised Rail and Underground travel
• Gym Pass -access to gyms across UK
• My Benefits platform- giving national and local retail discount

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Following the UK Government's policy announcement on Northern Powerhouse Rail (NPR), Network Rail is growing its team to develop this multi-billion-pound rail investment, which will improve rail connectivity in the North of England.  

Northern Powerhouse Rail spans from Liverpool, through Manchester and on to Leeds, Bradford, Sheffield and York, and builds on the benefits planned from the TransPennine Route Upgrade programme. 

This job is one of several exciting opportunities to join the growing NPR team in this early stage of development.¿ You will be part of the challenge and innovation required to drive efficiency and value for money for the UK taxpayer.¿ It is important that our product is an affordable and sustainable railway that brings our passengers and freight users more frequent, faster, greener trains, running on a better, cleaner and more reliable railway. 

We recognise that flexibility is necessary for helping our people excel, both professionally and personally. At Network Rail we have a flexible working policy which allows up to 40% of our working hours to be completed from home.  Alongside this, most of our team benefit from some form of individual working arrangement including reduced or compressed hours, to balance business and individual needs.  

We recognise the importance of flexibility in attracting and retaining great people to work on NPR and are very happy to consider proposals to meet individual needs. 

Please note, there are 5 roles available. These roles can be based in Manchester or York. 

In the Project Development Manager role, you will be responsible for the safe design and development of Infrastructure railway enhancement projects throughout the early project lifecycle from inception to creation of a robust single option for delivery to comply with relevant legislation, Group and company standards and to meet client requirements including programme, cost and quality and Network Rail business plan commitments. 

Reporting to the Development Manager, this role is to manage aspects of the development of a high-complexity, multi-disciplinary infrastructure railway enhancement programme through feasibility to creation of a robust single option.

The principal activities of the role include:

• Day to day management of elements of a programme within the NPR Portfolio

• Management of suppliers undertaking design and development works

• Assist the Development Manager in the management of scope, schedule and costs including setting clear baselines and implementing effective change control

• Assist in the management and resolution of risks and issues

• Assist in the management of progress and reporting via control boards

• Assist the Development Manager in all aspects of supplier and contract management.

1. Manage the development of the project(s) to time, cost and quality in a safe and environmentally responsible manner, in accordance with Project Acceleration in a Controlled Environment (PACE), applicable Network Rail company standards, current legislation and procedures. 
2. Develop projects through the feasibility, option selection and single option development stages in accordance with the Sponsor's Instruction and Contract Requirements - Technical (CR-T).  Manage consultants and contractors to deliver the required outputs where necessary, ensuring a successful transition to delivery at the appropriate PACE stage for the project. 
3. Support the Sponsor in identifying, establishing and maintaining effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.  Collaborate through the wider rail industry to ensure projects deliver key requirements and remitted outputs for internal and external clients.  This includes asset managers, maintenance, operations and control, elected members, MPs, local authorities, community groups, statutory undertakers, DfT and train and freight operators.
4. Support the creation and management of project budgets, periodic reviews, forecasting and engaging the support of the commercial team in the development of contracting strategies, procurement activities and supplier engagement.
5. Support the Development Manager in minimising project safety risk through the management of the pre-construction phase to reduce project risk exposure for both NR and suppliers e.g. CDM compliance (appointments, competencies, duties), Safe by Design, Health & Safety documentation - CSM Hazard Identification, Close Call monitoring.
6. Evaluate, mitigate and manage commercial and programme risks. Control and assess the impact of change. Manage contingency within the development stages of the project(s) and provide all cost, contingency and programme details to the Sponsor.
7. Creation of baseline programme and on-going management, to support the delivery of an efficient Programme Level integrated plan.

• Successful relevant experience in a project environment in particular managing ambiguity and complexity.
• Educated to degree level or equivalent in a relevant discipline or equivalent demonstrable experience.
• Project safety management knowledge (relevant construction and Health and Safety legislation).
• Commercial acumen including contract management experience (internal and external)
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.

Please note: Applicants must provide proof of essential qualifications and/or competencies where required, or demonstrate active progress toward obtaining them, or evidence their applicable experience as a condition of employment.

The ideal candidate will be a self-starter with a willingness to learn, challenge and get involved. Able to work effectively, both independently and as part of a team.  The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate the ability to work collaboratively with a wide range of industry professionals.  The ability to see activities through from start to finish is of great importance.