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Senior Development Manager
Network Rail
Lead East West Rail development, managing design, contracts, stakeholders, and risk
6d ago
£46,701 - £55,411
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Derby, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid
Company Size
40,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Construction
Asset management
Systems engineering
Design
Operations & Maintenance
Consulting
Project management
Sector Specialisms
Marketing
Human Resources
IT
Logistics
Project Management
Finance
Property
Legal
Role
What you would be doing
timetable modelling
design review
change management
risk management
stakeholder management
funding agreements
- Work with internal and external stakeholders to establish parameters of scope, baseline conditions and delivery options which optimise value for money and consider the whole life cost, using a systems approach.
- Co-ordinating reviews of design options with stakeholders
- Facilitate the discharge of the duties assigned by the CDM Co-ordinator [Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd] as detailed within the Construction, Design and Management Regulations 2007.
- Control the approval and escalation of any scope, value or cost changes after the contract has been awarded for the duration of the project / programme lifecycle. Manage the assurance and co-ordination of activity to support the scheme or portfolio throughout its lifecycle.
- Managing stakeholders at all levels
- Leading timetable modelling work
- Build and manage relationships (internally & externally) through effective stakeholder management to balance the requirements of the Government, Network Rail and the industry as a whole.
- Securing investment authority and writing funding agreements
- Ensuring successful handover to delivery teams – much of the work is due to be handed over to
- Feeding into the development of strategies for signalling, electrical control, maintenance etc.
- Managing interfaces with other projects
- Support the development of interventions, as part of the funding and commitment process, to the extent necessary to gain funding from, and be accountable within the company governance processes.
- Consider other company and industry requirements including risk, selection criteria, system integration, project interdependencies, asset protection and payment regime that are necessary to form part of the output specification.
- Manage the process of identifying and quantifying risk associated with the developed interventions, and, in line with the identified strategy, build these requirements into the procurement and contracting strategy decision making process.
What you bring
contract negotiation
report writing
degree
management
risk management
team leadership
- Experience of negotiating contracts to finalisation and able to demonstrate significant commercial success
- Proven influencing and negotiating skills
- Proven ability to write coherently; conveying report / investment information in a concise manner
- Qualified to degree level or equivalent
- Experience in significant management roles in a commercial environment
- Experience of converting risk into a commercial requirement and overlaying contractual agreements with this.
- Ability to articulate complex business problems into contractible work packages
- Experience of leading a successful team
- Commercially astute, persuasive, and customer focused
- A range of pension options
- Annual Performance Related Pay package
- 75% discount on rail leisure travel for you and your family
- Discounted Gym membershipsand much more.
- Flexible and agile working arrangements
- Healthcare package
- 28 days annual leave + bank holidays
- Employees will be entitled to a 75% discount off leisure travel, this includes off peak and super off peak tickets*
- 75% subsidised Season Ticket for work travel (includes Underground)
- Discounts on shopping
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Security clearance- basic criminal record check.
- verification of identity, right to work in the uk, and employment history for the past three years.
- possible face‑to‑face drugs and alcohol testing.
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Company
Overview
20,000 miles of track
Rail Network Span
The extensive railway infrastructure it manages spans over 20,000 miles, ensuring connectivity across the UK.
30,000 bridges
Managed Structures
Operates and maintains over 30,000 bridges to ensure safe rail passage for trains and passengers.
- Responsible for managing the country’s railway infrastructure, playing a vital role in the UK's transport system.
- Ensures the safe passage of trains through its management of critical railway assets.
- Origins date back to 2002, when the rail infrastructure was brought into public ownership.
- Based in Milton Keynes, it is a crucial player in delivering major transportation projects.
- Typical projects include track renewal, station modernization, and large-scale electrification efforts.
- Oversees one of the world’s most complex and busiest rail networks, with significant investment in improving connectivity across the UK.
- Focuses on maintaining safety and operational efficiency through cutting-edge technology and engineering solutions.
- Collaborates with train operators and local authorities to ensure seamless travel experiences for passengers.
- Delivers the High Speed 2 (HS2) project, set to revolutionize rail travel in the UK.
- Committed to improving sustainability and reducing the environmental impact of rail transport.
- Safety first, always.
- We value people’s ideas, energy and drive.
- We are responsible, dependable and accountable.
- We are better together, we collaborate, share knowledge and support each other.
- We challenge ourselves to deliver outstanding performance.
- We are committed to doing the right thing.
50% Reduction
Carbon Emissions Target
The company aims to reduce its carbon emissions by half by 2025 compared to 2017 levels.
Net Zero 2050
Carbon Neutrality Goal
The company is committed to achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.
- Increasing use of renewable energy across operations.
- Promoting low-carbon technologies, including electrification of rail networks.
- Investing in green innovation and sustainable rail infrastructure.
- Commitment to reducing waste, with a focus on reusing and recycling materials.
- Developing and implementing nature-based solutions to enhance biodiversity.
40% Women
Senior Leadership Target
Aiming for 40% of women in senior leadership roles by 2025 to achieve greater gender balance.
- Rolling out initiatives to support career progression for all employees, particularly women and ethnic minorities.
- Ongoing leadership development programs focused on building a more inclusive workplace.
- Increasing the representation of women in technical roles.
- Diversifying recruitment efforts, including targeting underrepresented groups.
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