Scheme Interface Manager Asset Protection

A leading client in the Rail Industry is recruiting for a Scheme Interface Manager Asset Protection to work on a permanent basis at their offices based in Manchester.

Role Description
Manage multi-disciplinary teams including commercial, programme controls, engineering, and others to deliver the client requirements.
Attend progress meetings and chair project reviews.
Work with the Sponsorship organisation to ensure requirements are defined and met
Manage stakeholders.

Deliverable
Accountable for delivery of low complexity projects or parts of complex projects in a safe & environmentally responsible manner to time, cost and quality, in accordance with the GRIP or PACE, applicable Network Rail company standards, current legislation and procedures where appropriate.
Support the project Sponsor in preparing and maintaining definitions of the project requirements.
Coordinate multi-disciplinary teams including commercial, programme controls, engineering, and others to identify solutions to client requirements and establish a robust baseline plan.
Identify and monitor project risks (threats and opportunities), plan and implement mitigations to them, and respond to other issues that affect the project.
Managing stakeholders, taking account of their levels of influence and particular interests.
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.
Establish, and implement where necessary, protocols to change the scope of projects and update configuration documents as required.

Skills/ Experience:
Essential
Educated to degree level in a relevant discipline or equivalent experience.
Good stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
Successful relevant experience including experience of contracting and project delivery.
Knowledge and experience of project budget management.
Good evaluation and decision-making skills.
Project safety management and Health and Safety legislation knowledge.
Knowledge of safety cases in support of projects.