Construction Scheme Development Manager

Construction Scheme Development Manager

Department: Asset & Property

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: HQ London

Compensation: £80,000 / year

c2c has an ambitious Capital Investment programme to address the station asset condition on the Essex Thameside route. Schemes include significant platform renewals, footbridge renewals, escalator renewals, canopy repairs as part of a rolling programme of renewals across our full station portfolio.

The Construction Scheme Development Manager, working with the Asset Managers and Asset Programme Lead, will be responsible for the management of the long‑term Asset Renewal plan y will be responsible for agreeing the required scope for each project, developing an outline construction methodology, coordinating access strategy, route to market and high‑level cost estimate for each scheme and how these fit into the Renewal Plan to maximise efficient delivery and minimise disruption to passengers.

The Construction Scheme Development Manager shall be responsible for gaining high‑level agreement and taking each scheme through the early stages of c2c governance through Business Case development, submission and presentation to c2c’s approval Boards.

• Lead the early phase development of construction schemes, including managing feasibility studies, design, planning and procurement.
• Manage development and optimisation of c2c’s long‑term Asset Renewal plan.
• Agree required scope for each project and complete early‑stage development to meet time, cost and quality objectives, in accordance with GRIP, c2c Standards, Railway Group Standards, Network Rail Company Standards, Statutory Regulations and required Consents.
• Coordinate with internal teams, external consultants, contractors, and stakeholders to ensure cross‑business objectives are met through delivery of developed schemes.
• Complete c2c Project Management Office and Procurement Project Initiation Documentation.
• Develop outline construction methodologies and coordinated access strategies for each project to maximise efficient delivery and minimise disruption to passengers.
• Liaise with c2c and Network Rail stakeholders to identify and book provisional access, following the DWWP process for all disruptive access.
• Agree optimum procurement route to market and work with Procurement Manager, Asset Managers and Asset Programme Manager to agree Procurement Initial Document and oversee early‑stage procurement through the development of appropriate technical specifications and tender documentation.
• Work with Quantity Surveyor to develop high‑level cost estimates for each scheme.
• Work with the Finance Business Partner to ensure schemes are budgeted and that financial forecasting is current.
• Gain high‑level business agreement for each scheme in compliance with governance.
• Develop, submit and present Business Cases to c2c’s approval Boards.
• Identify opportunities for packaging portfolio items to optimise delivery and maximum efficiency through discussion with the Asset Managers and Asset Programme Manager.
• Lead value engineering exercises to optimise project outcomes and achieve best value for money.
• Champion innovation, sustainability, accessibility and customer benefits within scheme development and construction processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, civil engineering, or a related field (essential)
• Professional membership (e.g. ICE, IET, RICS, CIOB) (highly desirable)

Experience

• Proven track record in managing construction project inception and development projects with at least ten years’ experience in construction/project development, with at least three years in the rail sector.
• Experience in budget management, contract administration, and stakeholder engagement.
• Commercial and contract knowledge with the ability to identify procurement routes for construction schemes and assist with tender evaluation.
• Strong understanding of UK construction regulations, planning processes, and health & safety standards.
• Working knowledge of the railway industry and the requirements for undertaking work safely in the rail environment.