Description
We are seeking enthusiastic Project Managers to join our expanding Rail Engineering Services team to lead on the management and delivery of our diverse portfolio of rail engineering projects across the UK and overseas.
In undertaking this role you will:
- Lead, direct, and coordinate multi-disciplinary technical teams, being accountable to the Client for project delivery;
- Manage client and stakeholder relationships to achieve desired project outcomes;
- Work alongside Engineering and Design Managers to ensure the technical delivery of Rail projects;
- Set an example for health, safety and welfare on your projects and instil a strong safety culture within the delivery team;
- Lead and contribute to the development of high performing teams from multiple technical disciplines and specialisms (including subconsultants);
- Administer the contract to monitor and safeguard the schedule and commercial performance of projects;
- Be responsible for work winning through leading design tenders;
- Provide guidance, support, and mentorship to aspiring project managers.
You will work on exciting and inspiring projects for a variety of infrastructure owners, national and local governments, public and private sector clients including Network Rail, HS2, regional transport bodies, operators and contractors.
The role will be based in one of our iconic city centre offices throughout the UK, primarily Birmingham, Glasgow, London, Manchester or Belfast.
What we will be looking for you to demonstrate…
- A track record of successfully managing and delivering multi-disciplinary projects;
- Strong experience in at least one area of the full project lifecycle from initial feasibility studies to detailed design and implementation;
- An ability to manage multiple workstreams and teams, balancing priorities, making value and delivery judgements / decisions to meet or exceed our client’s expectations;
- Technical knowledge (preferably in rail) to be able to challenge project teams on outputs/deliverables;
- Degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline and demonstrable pathway to chartership;
- Understanding of CSM, CDM and other health and safety regulations, and the application of “safe by design” techniques;
- Understanding of client engineering assurance processes.