Interface Manager - Infrastructure

• Key role in a project matrix organization with functional report to the Functional Lead Interface Management and hierarchical report to the Delivery directors
• Focuses on the ways in which various contracts stakeholders and advisors interface and collaborate within the project with the aim to identify interfaces and address these in the best for project manner
• The interface manager also regularly assesses any interface risks and defines actions to mitigate these
• Review and consider the Interface Agreement currently being developed and its impact on the development of the rail project interface strategy and where necessary consider suggest and implement any changes required to both the project interface strategy and the Interface Agreement to ensure the successful delivery of the major project.
• Coordinate the inputs and manage the interface with any external stakeholders as it is delivered and in line with any agreements in place between the client and the external stakeholders
• Identify all key interfaces and ensure effective management arrangements are in place to ensure the scope of the interface is clearly defined understood and that boundaries between interfacing work packages are clear on responsibilities / ownership
• Coordinate all projects / work packages and maintain effective communications with interfacing stakeholders to achieve required delivery requirements
• Plan and execute in accordance with all HSSEQ scope time and cost parameters
• Oversee where required the physical site security of the clients operations (e.g. security guards CCTV etc.).
• Provide technical guidance and support to the interface team in managing an efficient delivery for the client
• Coordinate with the wider project teams for works in progress agreeing specifications and standards construction supervision and testing requirements providing recommendations for final acceptance of completed works
• Provide input into the relevant project management processes and procedures
• Ensure clear coordination with other aspects of the projects (e.g. electrical mechanical architectural structural design) to ensure interfaces are functional

Qualifications :

Experience

• 10 years experience with at least 5 years experience interface management / construction management / project management experience in high value metro rail projects or projects of a similar scale and complexity
• Further demonstrated experience / knowledge of the following is required:  
  • Managing delivery planning of projects through the project lifecycle from concept to handover
  • Managing integration of complex projects
  • Managing contractor consultants and other advisors throughout large and complex construction projects in a regulated environment (including NEC contracts)
  • Delivering within regulated and unionised environments
  • Driving and leading a positive safety culture
  • Working within safety critical and regulated environments
  • Driving best practice in technical activities processes policies and standards
  • Dealing with a range of stakeholders at all levels across the organisation influencing the improvement of process and providing guidance to support project delivery and reporting

Additionally the Interface Manager will be required to possess the following skills:

• Ability to manage multiple technical requirements and teams within a construction environment
• Ability to manage technical outputs to drive efficiency
• Excellent communication (both verbal and written) and interpersonal skills
• Ability to create a collaborative culture across the project team
• Ability to govern and drive outcomes to ensure high quality service delivery
• Ability to deal with and resolving unforeseen risks and issues
• Excellent stakeholder negotiation and management skills

Formal Education Qualifications

• Minimum Level 8 degree (or equivalent) in relevant subject area e.g. engineering construction project management
• Level 9 Masters in relevant field would be advantageous (or equivalent masters)

Practicing / Training / Compliance Certification

• Six Sigma or equivalent preferable

Professional Memberships

     SCSI / RICS CIOB IEI or similar CIArb

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Fulltime