Manage a supplier contract on behalf of the client on a major high-speed rail programme, focusing on asset handover, land hand-back and contract completion.
The role
An Assistant Project Manager is required to manage a supplier contract on behalf of the client and Senior Project Managers on a major high-speed rail programme. Working within an Integrated Project Team (IPT) of client and supply chain staff, you will help deliver the assigned scope to agreed budget, time and quality, with a focus on handover, land hand-back and contract completion.
Key responsibilities
- Oversee and support the Land & Property Coordinator with ongoing land hand-back activities
- Support the Senior Project Manager with the handover, transition and completion of finished assets, through to contract completion
- Help facilitate the Employer’s Completion Process, supporting the project team and central functions
- Manage ongoing and upcoming caretaking scope, agreeing scope changes and coordinating NEC3 notifications with the commercial team
- Work with the rail systems, land and property, and handover and transition teams to develop the best handover approach for the project
About you
- Experience across the full project lifecycle, including planning, procurement, development and implementation
- Experience leading people and working across functions and disciplines to deliver objectives
- A qualification in project management, engineering or commercial management, or equivalent experience
- Knowledge of NEC3 contracts is an advantage
What’s on offer
A freelance contract working Inside IR35, with a day rate of up to £425 and long-term work on one of the UK’s most significant infrastructure programmes, as part of a collaborative client-side team.
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