Project Operations Interface Specialist- York Rail Operating Centre

York, England, United Kingdom

6/24/2025

Location

York, GB

Department Name

EJ NE Operations Director, Indirect (107751) G4

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Brief Description

To identify, develop and implement the operations input into a major project or programme of works.

About The Role (External)

Key Accountabilities-

• Signing off that each phase of the major project / programme of works is operationally feasible on behalf of the route throughout the GRIP lifecycle.
• Chairing stakeholder meetings on operational matters related to the project or programme.
• Providing expert witness on behalf of the route input to specific meetings.
• Develop the operational requirements during project development including review and acceptance of key project products e.g. operations and control strategy.
• Manage and coordinate all necessary modelling of proposals affecting the route in order to confirm the most appropriate solution is selected to deliver business requirements.
• Lead for the route in the projection of the ‘major projects notice’ or similar for disruptive possessions / project activities in conjunction with the project team and secure necessary agreement with key stakeholders.
• Lead for the route in managing the ergonomic and efficiency requirements of the major projects / programme of works in regard to all operational matters.
• Manage and coordinate operations risk assessment to inform the process for commissioning plans and stage works for major projects or programmes associated with the route including any special working arrangements for engineering or other works, to successfully deliver project objectives.
• Manage project liaison associated with route or other designated body.
• Review and accept on behalf of the route documentation to verify that all necessary operational requirements have been accommodated. Undertake and review risk assessments to check that relevant operational principles are complied with and all necessary operational and maintenance requirements can be met.
• Prepare expert subject material in connection with the project/programme for application for derogation or temporary non-compliance to normal operating or maintenance standards by suitable and sufficient risk assessment and arrange preparation of necessary instructions for approval.
• Participate in project/programme related Committees dealing with operating recommendations for projects arising from them.
  
  
  

Essential

• Significant experience in an operational role
• Member of a relevant professional institution and/or educated to degree level
• Detailed knowledge of operational standards and procedures and operation
• Detailed knowledge of operational procedures and practices in a working environment
• Detailed knowledge of Rules and Train related regulations
• Knowledge of operational principles and standards
• Knowledge of risk management and QRA techniques
• Good communication skills
  
  
  

Desirable

• NEBOSH Certificate in Operational Safety and Health
• Knowledge of modelling techniques
  
  
  

How To Apply (External)

Salary: Band 3C- £46,701-£53,589. Salary dependant on competencies.

Closing date: 7th July 2025. - Late applications will not be accepted.

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What does our recruitment process look like?

• Once you have applied, our Recruitment Specialist will look at your CV.
• If your experience matches what we're looking for, you'll be invited to an interview.
  
  
  

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