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Rail: Works Delivery Coordinator: Warton

Works Delivery Coordinator with a background in Construction required on a long term contract basis, in this role you will support the Works Delivery Manager and team in the delivery, Planning and delivering of small projects from the Key Accountabilities: Support the Works Delivery Manager(s) and team to achieve business and functional objectives and meet key performance measures. Support the development of work plans that enables work to be delivered safety, efficiently and compliant to standards. Assist in the identification of and implementation of safety, asset performance, reliability, productivity and efficiency improvement initiatives. Review remits and specifications for deliverability. Support the delivery of maintenance and project work to standards. Manage and coordinate of work, resource specifications, method statements and plans as required. Deliver work in accordance with the agreed programme. Provide information to update systems, databases and records. Support an agreed programme of staff surveillance, work quality checks and asset condition checks. Job Skills, Experience and Qualifications: Essential HND/HNC in Construction Experience in delivering minor works projects from start to completion CDM awareness M&E awareness Ability to use all MS Office packages i.e. word, excel, teams etc. Experienced in the management and coordination of projects, worksites and resources Knowledge of relevant standards and procedures Knowledge of other functional disciplines Knowledge of operational railway environment Good interpersonal, influencing, communication and organisation skills Desirable previous railway experience Experience in managing sub-contractors Project Management skills Knowledge of quality, environmental, commercial, and financial procedures

Civil Design Engineer: Manchester

Civil Design Engineer with circa 4 years' experience needed in Manchester on a contract basis. In this role you'll be responsible for the engineering development of allocated proposals from clarification of remit to project completion managing so that the engineering solutions to proposals are developed to best satisfy the business case. Manage the production of the development remits for proposals so that the engineering requirements, scope, possibilities and operational performance targets are accurately described and maintain a robust challenge to sponsoring engineers and managers, to monitor and value manage the business and technical remit. Manage all engineering and development activities so that they result in schemes that are affordable, and that meet programme requirements in a safe and environmentally responsible manner for time, cost and quality. Manage the development of suitable engineering options for proposals so that full consideration is given to safety, reliability, operational capacity modelling, maintainability, ease of construction and environmental / whole life issues. Review compliance with standards and maintain designer's competency. Maintain strict change control on scope development; evaluate cost, time and performance impacts in conjunction with development management. Participate in the selection of a single option for further development and manage the development of the selected single option, preparing and monitoring production of reports and papers. Prepare the full engineering data package required for commencement of the detailed design, and participate in answering on-going clarifications/queries as needed. Where applicable, manage

Project Manager: London

Accountable for managing the safe and effective delivery of Electrification and Plant / Power Asset renewals projects supporting the project or programme manager to deliver key outputs of complex projects and programmes in order to meet client requirements to time, cost, quality, and performance. Key Accountabilities Manage 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. Working with the framework contractor to develop projects across the GRIP lifecycle. 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. Job Skills, Experience and Qualifications Essential 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. Health and Safety legislation knowledge. Desirable Experience in the Rail Industry Sector (including application of GRIP, and Construction Design Management (CDM) on simple projects). Knowledge of 3rd rail electrical assets. PTS Competence APM / PRINCE2 qualifications

Senior Commercial Manager: London

Job Role Responsible for managing the real time interface and relationship with a specific franchise. Working collaboratively with the delivery partners so they meet their contractual obligations. Lead the relationship with franchise operators. Contractual negotiations and variations. Lead and manage commercial relationships with Board level members, including the negotiation of variations to contractual obligations, ensuring outcomes are consistent with affordability constraints, represent value for money and are in the customer's interests. Ensure contractual obligations are delivered including franchise payments. Maximise revenue and customer benefits while minimising risk to the customer and thereby protect the long term value of the franchise. Advising on matters relating to the commercial relationship/contractual delivery. Ensure that new franchises are let in accordance with the agreed ITT and affordability envelope and are mobilised on time and on budget. Minimise risk and minimise contractual claims. Protect and promote the long term value of the franchise by ensuring continued operation within appropriate liquidity levels, closely managing and mitigating against the risk of default. Validate franchise payments and receipts. Effective use of management information to challenge the franchisee on operational, project and financial performance, highlighting key trends and issues using data, allocating resources effectively and putting in place improvement plans when necessary. Actively assisting the senior leadership team with the management and development of the Division and contributing to the wider management of the Directorate. Providing robust financial and resource management and seeking to deliver efficiencies and secure cost saving opportunities. Working collaboratively with finance colleagues to provide robust cash flow forecasts and end of year risk adjusted outturn cost estimates. Using your commercial knowledge and experience of the relevant franchise(s) and market to feed into and develop the future specification for the next franchises. Skills, Knowledge, Experience Essential Knowledge of railway and construction industry conditions of contract. Educated to degree level or equivalent and professional qualification. Experienced negotiator. Experience of resolution of construction contract disputes 5 years' relevant railway and/or construction experience. Knowledge of railway commercial contract management. Desirable Experience of managing and developing a team of staff. Good communication skills both written and oral. Experience of contractors accounts.