Product Features
Blog
Contact Us
Sign In
Capita
,
London, Greater London
Sponsor
|
|
Salary: £460 per day |
|---|
Overview
Job Title - Sponsor Location - London, Stratford Rates - Up to £527.24 per day (LTD/Umbrella) or up to £460.34 per day (PAYE) In Scope of IR35 In this role you will manage a portfolio comprised of a large number of renewals projects- like for like replacements or life extension work, with delivery this year and development of future years being managed in parallel via the Network Rail internal delivery agents and their supply chain. This is a project sponsor position and so the ability to overarch and lead on projects is essential, liaising with senior stakeholders where requried. What you will do: Manage proactively at project level within your area of responsibility, and be accountable for all required outcomes including disseminating lessons learnt in accordance with requirements. Manage and build effective relationships at project level to balance the requirements of the client, Network Rail and the industry as a whole. Champion the interests of clients, customers and stakeholders acting as the focal point for escalation within Network Rail. Prepare, develop and review project remits to confirm their viability. Work with stakeholders to establish a scope which optimises requirements, value for money, network availability, capacity for future development and whole life cost. Responsible for the development of the project plan and budget; working with the project manager to specify how the project is going to be delivered, expected milestones and associated timescales, resource requirements, risks & issues and funding needs/sources. Prepare business cases and investment papers for your projects. Implement and identify cost efficiencies and improvements to process within your projects. Effectively manage change through the formal control process Manage development of solutions which maintain the national railway 'business as usual' accessibility for our customers. Manage and challenge your project team (Sponsor and Deliverer) on the deliverability, agreed scope, stated timescales and cost parameters. Communicate progress against defined milestones and expectations to appropriate managers and stakeholders. Implementing contingency measures in place where necessary. Manage the negotiations with customers and stakeholders on the project's commercial and contractual terms in accordance with relevant corporate policy and strategy. Implement and comply with the requirements of investment regulations, other corporate governance and the GRIP process. Adhere to corporate processes, including those related to safety (including CDM), finance, legal and corporate affairs. Manage your team to achieve business and functional objectives and meet agreed performance measures. Manage the development, engagement, safety and welfare of yourself and your team. Your experience will include: Essential Experience of dealing with project development/sponsorship. Ability to articulate complex business problems into manageable work packages and produce logical solutions. Programme management experience with line management duties. Proven influencing and negotiating skills. Experience of managing a successful team delivering major complex projects. Experience working with 3rd party clients/contractors. Successful relevant experience in project management and sponsorship Intermediate Skills: Microsoft word, excel and powerpoint. Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Desirable Educated to a degree level or equivalent. Member of professional body. Knowledge of / experience in the railway industry. What you'll get in return Network Rail (powered by Capita), understand what it is like to work as a contractor and do everything they can to make it a simple process for you - this includes a dedicated Onboarding and extension teams and access to a web based timesheet portal giving you an ability to access and submit your timesheets wherever you are. About our client - Network Rail Network Rail is at the operational centre of the railway and playing a key role in a rapidly evolving industry. We are responsible for rebuilding Britain's railway infrastructure and are managing some of the biggest and most complex engineering programmes in Europe. Over the next five years we will be spending around £23 billion to maintain and upgrade every aspect of an infrastructure that comprises 21,000 miles of track, 2,500 stations, 9,000 level crossings, 40,000 bridges and tunnels, and signalling and power for the movement of 25,000 trains every day. Network Rail welcomes applications regardless of age, disability, marital status (including civil partnerships), pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, transgender status, sex (or gender), employment status, trade union affiliation, or other irrelevant factor. We will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria.