Interface Manager; Bee Network

BUSINESS FUNCTION:
Strategic Development

SALARY: £51,919 - £58,114 /Grade: ML2/SB1

ROLE TYPE:
Permanent

LOCATION:

Manchester

HOURS:

37

The Bee Network is transforming how Greater Manchester moves. By bringing together different modes of transport into one connected system, it’s creating easier, more accessible journeys for the communities we serve.

• You’ll be the link between Northern, our industry partners, and delivery organisations, ensuring projects are developed and delivered successfully from concept through to completion. You’ll be:
• Primary Stakeholder Conduit - Act as the principal point of contact and information exchange between TfGM, their contractors, and internal NTL teams (including IT, facilities, operations, and public relations).
• Project Representation:
  Attend all joint progress, coordination, and safety meetings to provide NTL operational support, technical insights, and guidance.
• Access & Isolation Coordination:
  Facilitate physical station access (inductions, keys, building user liaison) and coordinate requests to isolate or power down station systems. Identify collaborative solutions to deconflict overlapping project schemes.
• Safety & Risk Assurance:
  Proactively identify project risks impacting NTL’s station operations obligations, and manage the internal safety validation process regarding Safety Case or Safety Method Statement variations.
• Technical & Design Review:
  Review third-party contractor documentation (RAMS, safety plans) and collate stakeholder feedback on Design Data to protect operational safety and minimise customer impact.
• Regulatory Control Support:
  Provide operational guidance to TfGM on regulatory matters, including Station Change, Network Change, Landlord Consent, and station lease variations.
• Protecting and enhancing the customer experience throughout construction and once projects are completed.

You can bring people together, challenge constructively, and keep complex projects moving forward. Whether you’ve built your experience in rail, construction, infrastructure, or another highly regulated environment, you’ll know how to balance technical detail with the bigger picture.

Strong project management skills, the confidence to influence senior stakeholders, and the ability to turn ideas into deliverable plans – that’s the combination you’ll bring to the team.

You’ll also have:

• Interface experience on complex infrastructure projects, ideally supported by a relevant project management qualification or professional membership.
• A good understanding of health, safety, and environmental requirements within construction or infrastructure projects, including Construction Design and Management (CDM) regulations.
• Commercial awareness, negotiation skills, and the ability to make balanced decisions.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to build effective relationships across different organisations.
• Experience managing competing priorities and identifying opportunities to improve processes and ways of working.
• Strong organisational skills and confidence using Microsoft Office and other project-related systems.
• A degree-level qualification or equivalent practical experience in construction, property, engineering, or a related discipline.

At Northern, we don’t just value our people - we go the extra mile to support them. Here’s what you can look forward to:

• Free Travel:
  Unlimited free travel for you, your partner, and your dependents on Northern services. Plus up to 75% discount on other networks in the UK and Europe.
• Generous Pension Scheme:
  We top up your contributions by 1.5 times.
• Enhanced Family Benefits:
  We offer 9 months of full pay for maternity leave and 2 weeks for paternity leave.
• Cycle to Work Scheme:
  Save up to 42% on a bike and spread the cost.
• Electric Car Scheme:
  Lease a brand new electric or plugin hybrid car.
• Exclusive Discounts:
  From shopping to wellbeing, Northern Perks has you covered.
• Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 support for family, lifestyle, and more.
• Training and Career Development:
  We offer tailored training to our colleagues and opportunities to gain recognised qualifications. Plus enhanced career…