Job Description

Please note: This is for a fixed term contract of 2 years

Equal Opportunities

At Transport for Wales we value diversity. It makes us stronger, helps us understand our customers better, make better decisions and be more innovative. Everyone's different and has their own perspective so we're building a diverse team that mirrors the communities we serve. Through this we're determined to be one of Wales' leading inclusive employers. We're creating an inclusive transport network that everyone in Wales can be proud of.

Who we are

At Transport for Wales, we're on a mission to transform transport in Wales and make it fit for the future, whether that's rail, bus, walking or cycling. We want to inspire a nation to change the way it travels, so that we all travel more sustainably and help to combat the climate emergency we're all facing.

We're an open and inclusive place to work, where everyone is welcome and our people are supported to reach their full potential. We want to create an environment where our people can grow and succeed. This is key to enabling us to deliver on the promises we've made to the people of Wales to build a sustainable transport network that meets their needs.

Role responsibilities

Lead the day-to-day management of the Infrastructure Agreement (IA) on behalf of TfW by being responsible for managing delivery of to ensure compliance with the committed obligations and milestones for the Core Valley Lines (CVL) infrastructure management services. Manage compliance processes and record all contract changes relating to the Infrastructure Agreement and Infrastructure Management services, by developing any contract change proposals, through to securing approvals by the Authority and Welsh Government, prior to publication of any agreed contract changes to ensure a robust and compliant audit trail. Design and implement contract management systems and processes relating to the IA and other rail contracts associated with the delivery of Infrastructure Management services, such as contracted interface arrangements, to ensure a compliant contract management provision. Mitigate the financial and commercial risks of the Infrastructure Agreement by recording risks and associated agreements to support delivery of value for money. Manage the approvals process for all financial and commercial payments relating to IM Services under the Infrastructure Agreement, by working with the Finance Business Partner to support timely and accurate payments. Manage commercial or performance payment claims between TfW and its contracting partners, by working with the Infrastructure Owner team and other transport operations colleagues to secure value for money and quality rail and infrastructure manager services. Develop and implement procedures for contract management and administration in line with company policy and lead the appropriate governance forums to ensure value for money of obligation delivery for Transport for Wales with its contracting partners. Manage the contract variation process for the Infrastructure Agreement by following processes and consultation with stakeholders to ensure that value for money is maintained as an objective and evidenced. Provide expert advice on the implications of the various options for contract management, including resource planning, budget allocation, to ensure compliance with regulatory and legal requirements.

Who we're looking for

Degree or equivalent in business administration, law, accountancy, procurement and/or contract management. Demonstrable experience of contract or project management within organisational change or transformation programme. Demonstrable experience of managing complex and high value contracts in a regulated environment with a focus on post-contract management. Demonstrable experience of taking a strategic approach, to navigate complex commercial contractual discussions and contribute to long-term business objectives. Demonstrable experience negotiating at a strategic level with senior stakeholders. Experience working collaboratively across multi-disciplinary teams and working groups, supporting programme delivery in a complex, regulated environment. Competent in the use of Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and Word.

Welsh Language Skills

The ability to speak/write Welsh would make a great addition to your application, but it is not essential for this role.

Transport for Wales supports and promotes the use of the Welsh Language by employees and will encourage them to develop, improve and maintain their Welsh Language skills. We fully support our people who want to improve their Welsh language skills, and personal development for Welsh Language skills are offered in a variety of ways such as online learning, classroom courses and funding attendance at local community courses.

Next steps

Does this role sound like the opportunity you are looking for? Do you want to find out more? See attached for further details.

Transport for Wales is a disability leader. We are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments you may need in the recruitment process or as part of the role if you are successful.

This advert will close at midnight on the day of the application closing date stated above. We do encourage you to submit your application as early as possible.

Please note, we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications.

Cyfle Cyfartal

Mae Trafnidiaeth Cymru (TrC) yn gwerthfawrogi amrywiaeth. Mae'n ein gwneud yn gryfach, yn ein helpu i ddeall ein cwsmeriaid yn well, i wneud penderfyniadau gwell ac i fod yn fwy arloesol. Mae pawb yn wahanol ac mae gan bawb eu safbwynt eu hunain felly rydyn ni'n creu tim amrywiol sy'n adlewyrchu'r cymunedau rydyn ni'n eu gwasanaethu. Drwy wneud hyn, rydyn ni'n benderfynol o fod yn un o gyflogwyr mwyaf cynhwysol Cymru. Rydyn ni'n creu rhwydwaith trafnidiaeth cynhwysol y gall pawb yng Nghymru fod yn falch ohono.

Cyflwyniad

Cyfle cyffrous i ymuno a TrC fel Rheolwr Contractau Trafnidiaeth (Rheoli Seilwaith) lle byddwch yn gyfrifol am reoli'r gwaith o gyflawni Cytundeb Seilwaith Llinellau Craidd y Cymoedd ar gyfer gwasanaethau rheoli seilwaith ar ran yr Awdurdod (Trafnidiaeth Cymru), gydag Amey Infrastructure Wales, fel aelod allweddol o'r Tim Contractau Trafnidiaeth.

Cyfrifoldebau'r swydd

Byddwch yn arwain y gwaith o reoli'r Cytundeb Seilwaith o ddydd i ddydd ar ran Trafnidiaeth Cymru drwy fod yn gyfrifol am reoli'r gwaith o gyflawni a sicrhau cydymffurfiaeth a'r rhwymedigaethau a cherrig milltir ymrwymedig ar gyfer gwasanaethau rheoli seilwaith Llinellau Craidd y Cymoedd (CVL).

Byddwch yn rheoli prosesau cydymffurfio a chofnodi'r holl newidiadau mewn contractau sy'n berthnasol i wasanaethau Rheoli Seilwaith y Cytundeb Seilwaith, o ddatblygu unrhyw gynigion am newidiadau mewn contract i sicrhau cymeradwyaeth gan yr Awdurdod a Llywodraeth Cymru, cyn cyhoeddi unrhyw newidiadau y cytunwyd arnynt mewn contract i sicrhau trywydd archwilio cadarn sy'n cydymffurfio

Byddwch yn dylunio a gweithredu systemau a phrosesau rheoli contractau sy'n ymwneud a'r IA a chontractau rheilffyrdd eraill sy'n gysylltiedig a darparu gwasanaethau Rheoli Seilwaith gan AIW, fel trefniadau rhyngweithio dan gontract i sicrhau darpariaeth rheoli contractau sy'n cydymffurfio.

Am bwy rydyn ni'n chwilio

Bydd angen y canlynol arnoch:

Profiad amlwg o reoli contractau cymhleth, uchel eu gwerth mewn amgylchedd sy'n cael ei reoleiddio, gan ganolbwyntio ar reoli ar ol dyfarnu contract. Gwybodaeth am systemau a phrosesau er mwyn rheoli contractau neu brosiectau'n effeithiol. Profiad o negodi'n fasnachol ac o ddrafftio, negodi a chofnodi newidiadau mewn contract, gan weithio gyda'n cynghorwyr cyfreithiol. Profiad o weithredu'n effeithiol ar lefel uwch, a phrofiad amlwg o lywodraethu.

Buddion:

Pensiwn cyflogwr o 8% gyda NEST 28 diwrnod o wyliau (heb gynnwys gwyliau banc) Teithio am ddim ar draws rhwydwaith Rheilffyrdd TrC 4x cyflog os ydych yn marw yn y swydd Rhaglen Cymorth i Weithwyr Buddion hyblyg (gan gynnwys Cynllun Prydlesu Car Trydan a Chynlluniau Beicio i'r Gwaith)

Pwy ydyn ni

Trafnidiaeth Cymru (TrC) yw'r cwmni nid-er-elw sy'n mynd ati i gyflawni gweledigaeth Llywodraeth Cymru o ddarparu rhwydwaith trafnidiaeth diogel, integredig, fforddiadwy a hygyrch o safon uchel yng Nghymru. Ein nod yw 'Cadw Cymru i Symud' drwy ddarparu gwasanaeth sy'n canolbwyntio ar gwsmeriaid, rhoi cyngor arbenigol a buddsoddi mewn seilwaith.

Sgiliau Cymraeg

Mae'r gallu i siarad Cymraeg yn fanteisiol ond nid yw'n hanfodol ar gyfer y swydd hon.

Cofiwch ein bod yn cadw'r hawl i gau'r swydd wag hon yn gynnar os daw digon o geisiadau i law.*

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 24 months

Pay: 54,000.00-63,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Bereavement leave Cycle to work scheme Free flu jabs Free or subsidised travel Health & wellbeing programme Sick pay
Work Location: In person