Project Manager
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.