Rail Integration Project Manager – NR/RDD Liaison

Job Description

Location: Birmingham

Salary: £54,878 to £64,562 + 20% flex fund

Job Purpose

As Project Manager for Network Rail Integration in the Rail Development Directorate, you will be responsible for leading integration with Network Rail (and/or GBR in future) to provide functional leadership, assurance and development/implementation of an appropriate collaborative operating model.

About the Role

• Technical Specialist providing advice and solutions relating to NR integration.
• Primary Point of Contact for HS2 or RDD teams needing to contact NR for integration north of Handsacre, and for NR to contact RDD/HS2. Acting as a conduit to link subject matter experts in NR/RDD.
• Responsible for ensuring Rail Development Directorate schemes are integrated with the Conventional Railway Network and that Network Rail have no substantive objections to the development work.
• Lead the development and implementation of a delivery mechanism suitable for the shared/competing outputs and governance of RDD and NR at the appropriate stage in the project lifecycle.
• Accountable for the historic but active Phase 2b Protective Provisions Agreement and U&As with Network Rail.
• Accountable for the development of Joint Management Plans, Management Frameworks and Strategies describing collaborative ways of working with Network Rail, including the implementation of a collaborative operating model.
• Arrange surveys on NR property as required.
• Establish, monitor and manage contracts with NR, identify emergent or systemic problems, and lead resolution.
• Proactively manage NR integration risks and support mitigation of programme‑level risks.
• Support a collaborative culture that enables high performance by encouraging innovation and knowledge sharing between RDD, NR, DfT, supply chain and other Integrated Project Teams.
• Actively promote and embed Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in all work and support organisational initiatives, policies and procedures on EDI.

About You

Skills

• Influencing & Negotiating – ability to influence and negotiate with internal functions and external partners.
• Building Relationships – ability to establish and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Problem Solving – ability to identify problems and review related information to assist in developing and evaluating options, implementing solutions, and managing multiple workstreams.
• Decision Making – ability to gather and synthesize necessary information to identify options and apply judgement.
• Analysis – ability to analyze inputs, assess data to develop strategies and document supporting rationales.
• Project Management – ability to plan and integrate projects to deliver target costs, dependencies, risk management and benefits.

Knowledge

• Understanding of matrix organisations and programme and portfolio delivery.
• Understanding of risk identification and management.
• Understanding of project schedule management, dependencies and risk assessment.
• Knowledge of contract management.
• Knowledge of governance and assurance, specifically NR and HS2 processes.

Type of Experience

• Experience of the project lifecycle including early stage concept design, planning, procuring, developing, and implementing similar project activities in a railway environment.
• Experience of working in cross‑organisational teams, navigating competing and conflicting processes and governance, and establishing joint working principles that deliver efficient, value‑added outputs.
• Experience of leading people and working across functions and disciplines to deliver objectives.
• Demonstratable experience of being an innovative problem solver willing to challenge standard practice and deliver solutions that benefit the whole industry and provide value for money for the taxpayer.
• Qualification in project management, or equivalent experience.

Any applications received after the closing date will not be considered.

HS2 Ltd will create a skills legacy and develop a diverse range of talent. We aim to be a leader in EDI practice by creating a safe and inclusive working environment for all staff, living our values of Safety, Respect, Integrity and Leadership.

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