Lead handover and transition of completed assets on a major high-speed rail programme. Management consultancy experience required.
The role
A Project Manager is needed to lead handover and transition activity on a major high-speed rail programme, making sure completed assets are handed over smoothly to their future operators and owners. This role needs a management consultancy background.
Key responsibilities
- Plan and manage the handover and transition of completed assets
- Develop handover scenarios with the rail systems, land and property and asset teams
- Coordinate handover documentation, assurance and acceptance with stakeholders
- Manage early warnings, PMIs, compensation events and notifications under NEC contracts
- Review programmes and risks, and report progress to senior leadership
- Bring structure and best practice to complex, multi-stakeholder processes
About you
- Management consultancy experience is essential
- Experience of handover, transition or asset acceptance on major projects
- Proven project management experience on major infrastructure projects
- Good working knowledge of NEC contracts
- Degree or equivalent in civil engineering, construction or project management
- APM or similar qualification, or working towards it
What’s on offer
A freelance contract working Inside IR35, with a day rate of up to £525 and long-term work on one of the UK’s most significant rail infrastructure programmes, as part of an experienced and collaborative delivery team.
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