Who are we?

First Rail Holdings  is part of FirstGroup, the largest rail operator in the UK and second largest bus operator in the UK outside London.  FirstGroup operates services throughout the UK and Ireland, with over 30,000 employees providing services that make travel smoother and life easier.  FirstGroup works hard to reduce its impact on the environment, introducing cleaner and more environmentally responsible methods of transport.

About the job

Develop & implement appropriate strategies that support the corporate goals of Group Property  
Always work in a cross functional manner as is necessary to meet local & corporate goals.
Proactively use the knowledge and skills gained through management development & feedback mechanisms to support your own continuous learning and improved job performance.

Your main responsibilities will be:

• Support on the development of a Property Project Management overarching Governance structure to align with Group Property Project PMO Methodology.
• Ensure all construction projects are designed, procured and managed ensuring both best practice and best value are demonstrated and that projects are delivered safely within budget, to programme and to Group Property governance procedures.
• Develop and manage Project Cost Summary and cost monitoring process in order to ensure that the overall project budget remains within the approved CAPEX. In the event of inconsistencies due to unforeseen events, report such matters to the Property Executive team with a view to securing the necessary additional funds or reduce the scope of the works to meet the budgetary requirements
• Ensure that stage targets are met and corrective actions are instigated following any shortcomings identified
• Monitor the construction phase and take necessary action in order to ensure that the Projects will be completed within the cost and programmed completion date.
• Ensure that Consultants observe the provisions of their appointments including cost control procedures and the change authorisation procedure agreed with the Client. On behalf of the Client, receive the consultant financial statements and submissions and submit to the Client with recommendations
• Ensure project delivery in terms of quality and performance including all necessary backup documents (e.g. warranties, H&S files, etc)
• Continue maintaining a list of Contractor's Project Performance for future appointment
• Prepare and submit monthly Project WIP Status Summary report to Group Property and relevant TOC Executive Team/s
• Attend weekly, monthly and quarterly meeting and embrace Group Property policies and procedures
• Work closely with TOC and Group Procurement Team's to ensure Project management related contracts are efficiently procured with appropriate levels of service and quality in place.
• Build effective professional relationships at project level within relevant TOC's that ensure these key internal customers are fully engaged in and support delivery of the Project management strategies through timely decision making and provision of resources when required.
• Manage the interface of the Project Management Strategy and Methodology with TOC Customer Service Propositions and other industry driven systems (NPS / NR Asset Scoring) to realise full industry benefit.
• Manage the relationship with other industry stakeholders regards property project management including Network Rail, ORR and Df.
• Maintenance of own continued professional development in order to effectively oversee direction and performance monitoring of third party professional suppliers.

You'll need to be:

• Property Project Manager with extensive experience of property project management preferably within the rail sector.
• Preferred Chartered Member of relevant Professional Institute (MCIOB, RICS)
• Strong interpersonal skills are required to ensure adequate liaison with all levels of the business that will assist in delivering aspirations fairly and effectively.

We all belong at First Rail Holdings. FirstGroup's vision is to provide an inclusive environment for all colleagues, across its group of businesses, ensuring all candidates have an equal opportunity to access meaningful employment.

We value our differences such as age, gender, LGBTQIA+, ethnicity, religion, and disability. We maintain a zero tolerance towards any form of prejudice towards our colleagues, customers, and future talent.

We celebrate and encourage diversity of thought, progressive ways of working and seeing all our colleagues grow and thrive.

We review all roles and job descriptions to ensure they are accessible and, where possible, we support and provide flexible working options; we recommend that you refer to each vacancy description for further details.

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