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.