Innovating Stations, Connecting Communities

Reporting to the Head of Station Development, we want someone who is excited by driving forward the transformational change of our stations, making them a vibrant and welcoming place for our customers and communities. Thrive in a commercial and customer focused environment and can deliver quality work that will make a real difference.  The Programme Manager is accountable for managing the day to day project delivery of the Stations Portfolio.

Key Accountabilities:

• Programme Delivery: Manage governance, report to SIDG, oversee dependencies, and collaborate with Third Party and HS2 Programme Managers.
• Line Management: Lead and direct internal and external Project Managers.
• Financial and Stakeholder Management: Track project spend, manage stakeholder relationships, and escalate issues.
• Safety and Communication: Ensure safety compliance, act as communication point, and address impacts to services and facilities.
• Governance and Risk Management: Monitor timelines and budgets, manage risks, and support compliance and best practices.

Person Specification:

• Knowledge: Working knowledge of CDM practices, JCT and NEC contracts, and understanding of RIBA/PACE plans of work.
• Skills: Proficient in project management, collaborative leadership, strong communication, organisational skills, and flexibility in work hours/location.
• Experience: Proven project management experience, knowledge of PMO processes, experience in project/property management, and working in a live railway environment.
• Interpersonal Skills: Strong written and oral communication, good interpersonal and influencing skills, and ability to prioritise workload.

Please see role profile for more information.

Benefits: 

• Railway pension scheme
• Free travel on Avanti West Coast for you/spouse/partner/dependents
• Privilege Travel card (75% off other train operators fares for leisure travel)
• 30 days holiday rising by 1 for every completed year of service to a maximum of 37 days (inclusive of bank holidays)
• 10 free journeys on other First Group Train Operator

At Avanti West Coast, we value the differences that make each of us unique! Avanti West Coast recognises the benefits of building a diverse workforce and employing people from diverse backgrounds, which includes their race, religion, age, gender, gender identity, disability and sexual orientation.

Everyone who joins Avanti West Coast becomes part of our close knit team. We're committed to ensuring that Avanti West Coast is inclusive, a place where people are encouraged to be themselves, and not an edited version to fit in. A place where differences are welcomed, recognised, accepted and put to good use!

If you are passionate about sales and looking for a new challenge, we would love to hear from you! Apply now to join our team and make a difference.