Project Assurance Manager (Contract)

1. Purpose of the Job
The client are required to provide their sponsors and future Infrastructure Managers (IMs) with the assurance and confidence that their requirements have been complied with and controlled processes have been followed in accordance with the accepted project assurance plans.

The Project Assurance Manager's role is to:
* Provide support to the CRL Technical Assurance Lead to confirm that the CRL Programme demonstrates appropriate levels of Technical Assurance to its Sponsors, future Operators and appropriate regulatory authorities.
* To manage the delivery of Assurance Documentation to satisfy the clients undertakings to the future Infrastructure Managers (IMs) as set out in the LU Delivery Agreement and the Memorandum of Understanding with RFL.
* Ensuring robust systems are in place such that assurance evidence deliverables provided by the client satisfy the IMs review and acceptance process and are auditable.
* Verify that the Project is following the progressive assurance processes described in the accepted assurance plans.
* Develop and implement KPIs and monitor the effectiveness of the IM interface within CRL to ensure effective assurance management and design progression and assessment.

2. Person Specification
* Essential: Knowledge of Technical Assurance on major UK railway infrastructure.
* Knowledge of Systems Engineering and its implementation on a large railway infrastructure project.
* Chartered Engineer or equivalent relevant experience and a member of a relevant professional body.
* Proven skills of working in a matrix structure organisation.
* Understanding of the Railway Industry and in particular NR's and LUL's design and assurance process.
* Good interpersonal skills with proven ability to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplined management team.
* Experience of and successful track record in a similar role on a major rail or infrastructure project.