Assistant Project Manager (Liability for Maintenance)

Part of this role is to manage Third Party access requirements in the context of liability for maintenance including Internal Drainage Board, Network Rail, Highways, Landowners etc. and take an active role in trouble shooting/problem solving, leading to the development of strong consistent principles. You will collaborate with the Route Wide Commercial Team to notify any changes to the process envisaged. Including development of further scope and instructions. You will be responsible for drafting and managing all upstream and downstream commercial communications and maintain a relationship with Parent Company functional specialists and foster collaborative working practices. You will ensures land-related Undertakings and Assurances are complied with including provision of evidence. You will manage the integration of Liability to Maintenance with all relevant systems including but not limited to SmartConnect and GIS. 

In addition, you will engage with the Innovation team and HS2 to develop future innovations and system developments. You will be responsible for engagement with Accommodation works Design Coordinators and ALO teams regarding development of Liability for Maintenance and work closely with Delivery and Commercial teams to understand construction impacts, design changes and emerging risks affecting Liability for Maintenance requirements. You will support the development of design standards, guidance documents and best practice processes relating to Liability for Maintenance and asset handover. You will also lead Liability for Maintenance design reviews, coordinating and resolving comments from HS2, Local Authorities, Asset Owners, Statutory Undertakers, Landowners and other stakeholders, ensuring timely close-out and approval of design deliverables

• Degree [or similar] level qualification in civil engineering or other relevant field. Ideally a Chartered professional.
• Extensive experience in project execution with a strong background in design, highways and commissioning activities on major projects.
• Experience in the management of QMS on major multi-disciplinary projects in the construction industry, with multiple stakeholders.
• Experience in AutoCad, Project wise and similar systems.
• Excellent people and communication skills.
• Ability to impact and influence stakeholders, build strong relations internally and externally.
• Ability to drive efficient delivery and business improvement, with strong commercial skills.
• Can work independently and is proactive.
• Ability to manage and mitigate risks to a large programme.
• You must hold a full driving licence and have access to a vehicle