Project Specialist

Colbern Limited; Newport; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK-based company is seeking a Network Manager to oversee the operational aspects of the Highways PFI contract. The role includes managing performance, conducting audits, and leading communications with stakeholders such as public members and town councils. Candidates should have strong leadership skills and experience in contract management. The position offers a competitive hourly rate of £36.94 PAYE or £48.26 limited through an umbrella company.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing network functions and operational aspects.
• Strong communication skills with stakeholders.
• Ability to lead and manage teams effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage network function of the Highways PFI contract.
• Scrutinise operational performance and conduct audits.
• Manage correspondence with public and stakeholders.

Skills

Team collaboration

Performance management

Contract management

Stakeholder communication

Job description

Network Manager

Newport, Isle of Wight

Contract

£36.94 per hour PAYE or £48.26 per hour limited paid via umbrella company inside IR35

Job Purpose

Working in collaboration with the Network Management team this role forms part of the Senior Contract Management Team (SCMT) providing support to the Strategic Manager and the Service Director to ensure an effective scrutiny framework; performance management of SPV/OpCo; site inspections and audits; communication with stakeholders including elected members and Town and Parish councils.

To act as the first Deputy Contract Manager in support of the Strategic Manager and Service Director.

Job Context

• Lead and manage the network function on all network management and operational aspects of the Highways PFI contract
• Manage the scrutiny and approval of the Operations and Maintenance (O&M) programme and planned investment
• Review maintenance strategies for all assets within O&M Programme
• Scrutinise NRSWA & Road space bookings, emergency road closures and SU programme
• Manage route, safety and cleansing inspections
• Review Service Provider performance weekly, monthly and annually and identify performance failures against contract and instigate internal audits to establish contractual position.
• Lead on managing Network Board, Programme Board and Member Review Board
• Manage client-side correspondence with public, members and Town and Parish Councils
• Approve CIP/LCR proposed treatments, designs and programming
• Approve condition survey methodology, surveyor selection and condition indices, structures inspection and maintenance strategy and schemes on recommendation by the Group Engineer
• Establish handback conditions
• Lead on Communications, Press Releases and maintenance of PFI website

Colbern Limited, along with our clients, is an equal opportunities employer.