Scheme Interface Manager

Job Title: Asset Protection Scheme Interface Manager - Rail
Location: Hybrid - York or Gateshead (On-site at least 3 days per week)
Duration: 12 months
Rate: 41.28 per hour (Inside IR35)

Job Overview:

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Asset Protection Scheme Interface Manager to work on a high-profile rail project. This is a key role in a bids team, managing the integration of project risks and ensuring compliance with Network Rail governance. You'll be instrumental in ensuring the successful delivery of multi-disciplinary rail infrastructure projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Project Delivery: Develop and implement solutions for high-value, externally funded projects (Levels of Control 2, 3 & 4) while managing integration with operational railway systems and ensuring compliance with the GRIP lifecycle.
• Stakeholder Management: Engage with internal stakeholders to ensure compliance with Network Rail governance and assurance processes. Liaise with stakeholders to ensure all legal and regulatory requirements are met.
• Client Liaison: Interpret the client remit and programme to clarify operational railway interface requirements. Devise solutions that enable early, clear decision-making.
• Compliance & CDM Regulations: Work with Construction Design Management (CDM) Clients and other duty holders to ensure full compliance with CDM Regulations.
• Project Resource Allocation & Assurance: Assist in securing and allocating resources for projects and ensure the delivery is in line with Network Rail processes.
• Risk & Performance Management: Monitor and manage project risks and performance across the project lifecycle, providing ongoing solutions and support.
• Cost Recovery: Support the recovery of Network Rail costs in line with legal agreements, ensuring the full recovery of costs from external parties.

Essential Experience & Qualifications:

• Degree-level qualification in a relevant discipline or equivalent experience.
• Membership (or working towards membership) with the Association for Project Management.
• PRINCE2 Foundation (or equivalent) certification.
• Extensive knowledge of operational railway and railway infrastructure.
• Proven track record in delivering projects in the rail industry.
• Solid understanding of project commercial requirements and programme controls.
• Familiarity with CDM Regulations and CSM-RA.

We can only consider applications from those eligible to work in the UK for this position. This position will require some additional checks, to ensure you can access the site worked as needed.

For more information on this position, please contact Marika Powell at ARM on (phone number removed) or email your CV and covering letter .

Disclaimer:

This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.