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I'm seeking an experienced Schemes Project Manager to join my client working on a large high profile contract in West London. This is a freelance position which will continue on an ongoing basis for next 2+ years. You will be the primary driver of project execution, sitting at the intersection of complex engineering and rigorous contract administration. We need a candidate who understands the unique rigors of client-side requirements (Network Rail/HS2) while having the "boots on the ground" commercial awareness of a Tier 1 / Principal Rail Civils contractor.
Job Responsibility:
NEC3 Contract Administration: Lead the administration of contract mechanisms, with a heavy focus on managing Early Warnings (EW), Compensation Events (CE), and General Communications (GC)
Project Execution: Act as the primary lead for overseeing project activities, ensuring all milestones are achieved on time, within budget, and in accordance with the Project Control Execution Plan
Risk & Issue Management: Proactively identify and log project risks. You will work closely with the wider team to quantify impacts and escalate critical blockers to senior leadership
Periodic Reporting & Data Integrity: Own the narrative for periodic project reports. You will partner with Project Controls to utilize Dashboards and data-driven insights to provide a transparent view of project health
Governance & Audit: Ensure strict adherence to HS2 PMO standards and regulatory requirements, maintaining "one version of the truth" across all systems and ensuring the project is always audit-ready
Requirements:
Rail Industry Experience: Proven track record working both client-side (e.g., Network Rail) and for Tier 1 Rail Civils contractors
NEC Expertise: Advanced knowledge of NEC3 contract administration is non-negotiable
Project Controls Proficiency: Demonstrable experience with Earned Value Management (EVM), including CPI / SPI (SVI) performance analysis and schedule integration
Technical Background: Ideally, a degree in Civil Engineering, Project Management, or a related infrastructure field
Software & Systems: Proficiency in project controls tools and the ability to interpret complex data sets into actionable briefings
Soft Skills: Excellent stakeholder engagement skills and the ability to manage upwards to a Head of PMO/Board level