Asset Scheme Manager

On behalf of Network Rail, we are looking for an Asset Scheme Project Manager (Inside IR35) for a 6 month contract. This is a hybrid working role (three days per week on-site - Cardiff). Network Rail is at the heart of revitalising Britain's railway. From Crossrail - Europe's largest civil engineering project - to investment in world-class stations and major programmes of electrification, we are involved in some of the most ambitious and diverse ventures that this country has ever seen.

We at Network Rail are dedicated to becoming one of Britain's best employers and believe this starts with placing the candidate at the heart of everything we do!

Job Purpose:

The Asset Scheme Project Manager is responsible for the safe, efficient and compliant delivery of rail infrastructure schemes from development through to handover. The role ensures projects are delivered to agreed time, cost, quality and safety requirements in line with Network Rail standards, industry best practice, and client objectives. As an Asset Scheme Project Manager, your main responsibilities will be:
* Lead the planning, execution, monitoring and control of rail infrastructure schemes (e.g. track, civils, signalling, stations, power, or multi-disciplinary projects)
* Ensure compliance with Network Rail standards, governance processes, and asset protection requirements.
* Manage relationships with key stakeholders including Network Rail, TOCs, FOCs, contractors, designers, local authorities and internal teams
* Chair project meetings, progress reviews and technical workshops
* Communicate clearly and effectively with all parties to maintain alignment and momentum. Essential:
* Proven experience managing rail infrastructure projects within the UK rail industry
* Strong understanding of Network Rail standards, processes and governance
* Experience delivering projects in live operational railway environments
* Demonstrable experience managing contractors, designers and suppliers
* Degree or equivalent in Engineering, Construction, Project Management or related discipline Please be aware that this role can only be worked within the UK and not Overseas. Network Rail is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. They welcome applications from everyone. Disability Confident As a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, Network Rail guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy.

In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. This scheme encourages candidates with a disability and/or neurodivergence to apply. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance.

Armed Forces Covenant Network Rail guarantees to interview veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance.

In applying for this role, you acknowledge the following 'this role falls in scope of the Off Payroll Working in the Public Sector legislation. Any rates of payment quoted will reflect the gross rate per day for the assignment and will be subject to appropriate taxes and statutory costs. As such the payment to the intermediary and your income resulting from this contract will be different'.