Infrastructure Delivery Lead - Train Operating Company

Position: Infrastructure Delivery Lead

Rate: Indicative Outside IR35

Location: Birmingham

Start date: April

Contract Duration: 9 months

People Group are looking to recruit an Infrastructure Delivery Lead from a Client Side background to work for a Train Operating Company.

Responsibilities:

1. Lead and manage the delivery of complex infrastructure projects for a Train Operation company, from planning through to completion.
2. Ensure effective coordination between multiple stakeholders, including clients, contractors, suppliers, and internal teams.
3. Develop and manage project plans, including defining scope, setting timelines, and establishing key milestones.
4. Monitor project progress and make adjustments as necessary to ensure projects remain on track.
5. Maintain strong client relationships, ensuring effective communication and stakeholder engagement throughout the project lifecycle.
6. Ensure all delivery complies with UK rail industry standards, safety regulations, and environmental considerations.
7. Lead and mentor project teams, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
8. Identify risks and issues early, providing mitigation strategies and ensuring that resolutions are implemented in a timely manner.
9. Provide regular updates to senior management on project progress, budget status, and any potential concerns or deviations from the plan.
10. Oversee the commissioning and handover processes, ensuring all deliverables meet client expectations and are fully operational.

Essentials and Desirables:

1. Experience working client side within the rail sector
2. Knowledge of NEC3 / NEC4 contracts
3. Obtained or working towards EngTech, IEng, CEng or Equivalent.
4. A PRINCE2 Practitioner/ APM PMQ qualification or equivalent.
5. A postgraduate University degree in Engineering, Architecture, Project Management, Business or significant operational experience.

Required Qualifications

1. None