Head of Rail Property Projects

Morson Talent
About the job

Morson are currently recruiting for a Head of Rail Property Projects to join our Rail Property Project Management team to provide strategic direction and leadership on all related project management activities. The successful candidate will lead on the implementation of the Property Project Management Procedures together with the over-arching Governance structure to align with Rail Property Project PMO Methodology and ensure all property projects are designed, procured, and managed to industry best practice and that projects are delivered within budget, to programme and to FRH Property governance requirements.

The role will include working closely with Train Operating Companies and the Rail Procurement Team to ensure the Property Project Management related contracts are efficiently procured with appropriate levels of service and quality in place, and in compliant with UCR/PCR requirements. Working closely with the Head of Programmes to support on develop on MS Project and Primevera Project programmes for the Property Portfolio.

The client is one of the most experienced rail operators in the UK, with more than 770,000 passenger journeys daily last year across our Department for Transport contracted operations and open access routes.

They operate three major UK train operating companies – Avanti West Coast, Great Western Railway (GWR), South Western Railway (SWR) and two open access passenger rail services, Hull Trains and Lumo. We are also ‘shadow operator’ on the High speec 2 programme and operate the London Trams service on behalf of Transport for London. Their head office is home to specialist teams that provide expert support across the Engineering, Finance, Property, Operations, Procurement, IT, and Human Resources functions of the rail division.

Essential Requirement:

• Property Senior Manager with at least 10 years’ experience of property project management within the rail sector.
• Chartered Member of relevant Professional Institute (MCIOB, RICS, APM etc)
• Strong interpersonal skills are required to ensure adequate liaison with all levels of the business that will assist in delivering aspirations fairly and effectively.
• Able to develop & implement appropriate strategies that support the corporate goals of Rail Property
• Able to display a leadership style and set of behaviours that motivates and contributes to the development of a positive leadership culture within the business.
• Always work in a cross functional manner as is necessary to meet local & corporate goals.
• Proactively use the knowledge and skills gained through management development & feedback mechanisms to support your own continuous learning and improved job performance.

Client benefits after 6 months employment:

• Minimum of 10% (5% employer and 5% employee) contribution to your Pension
• 25 days Holiday plus National Bank Holidays
• Travel Offers for Bus and Rail
• Shopping Discounts including discounts and cashback on electrical goods, your weekly shop, holidays, cinema trips, car insurance, upgrading your mobile and lots more
• Buy as You Earn allows you to buy shares each month. You can vary the amount you save or stop it at any time
• Save as You Earn allows you to use your savings after three years, to buy shares at a discounted price, or take your savings back as cash
• Employee Assistance Helpline free, confidential employee support service provided by an independent provider
• Payroll Giving donate directly from your pay to a Charity of your Choice