PROJECT MANAGER

Project Manager

The ideal candidate for this position will possess a minimum of 10 years of experience with a recognised degree in either Civil/Mechanical/Railway Engineering or Tier 2 Accreditation (Professional Project Manager) by Society of Project Managers (SPM).

Job Descriptions:

• Develop and deliver a specific programme of work, on time, to budget and to other agreed success criteria within corporate guidelines including the client requirements.
• Work with the client to establish an effective relationship supporting effective delivery, performance measurement and management of Change. This should encompass where appropriate communications with outside bodies.
• Develop and manage the Project team (including external suppliers), monitoring adequate resources available to deliver a flexible, competent, skilled and effective workforce at all times.
• Achieve the programme outturn and margins as agreed with the Principal Project Manager.
• Develop an appropriate strategy for the development and delivery of the Project work scope.
• Identify priority opportunities within the programme and lead promotion and sharing of best practice between project team.
• Monitor planning so that it considers cross-programme requirements and supports the effective delivery of contracted obligations.
• Undertake accident investigation when remitted by the relevant designated competent person
• Identify and implement quality and efficiency improvement initiatives.
• Lead and inspire the team to maintain full engagement in meeting business objectives.
• Manage and comply with company procedures to provide appropriate resources, communication strategies, training, competency and evaluate fitness of staff to safely deliver their accountabilities.
• Act upon and discharge of, all safety, timeline, quality and specification obligations for projects as directed.

Essential

• Able to lead a team and motivate team members.
• Relevant experience in the successful management of major programmes of work in the rail industries.
• Strong commercial and negotiation skills.
• Knowledge of the principles of project processes and procedures.
• Knowledge of the principles of Health & Safety legislation, environmental and best practice.
• Construction design management competence
• Project safety management experience
• Accident investigation experience.

Qualifications :

• Minimum 10 years of engineering experience with a recognized degree in either Civil/Mechanical/Railway Engineering or Tier 2 Accreditation (Professional Project Manager) by Society of Project Managers (SPM).

• At least 8 years of experience in managing design and construction teams for railway projects of similar scale.