Project Manager in Birmingham, Midlands, United Kingdom
My Rail client is looking for a project manager to join their growing team in Birmingham.
The role will entail:
• Arrange client start up meeting and act as principal client contact
• To liaise with Commercial and Planning teams to provide appropriate support to the bid/project
• To lead and direct a project team consisting of design & construction, commercial, planning, testing & commissioning and support personnel throughout the project life cycle
• To be responsible for delivering the projects to time, cost and quality and in accordance with the Integrated Management System (Project Delivery Manual)
• Provision of a professional, first class, consistent and effective project management service to clients
• Ensure that projects comply fully with all statutory and regulatory provisions including HMRI and the CDM Regulations
• To actively liaise with Principal Project Manager to identify and resolve any problems in project delivery, including anticipated problems as well as over-spend and late delivery
• Undertake the role of Planning Supervisor when required
• Ensuring that for all relevant projects, Project Execution Plans are prepared and adhered to throughout the project life cycle
• Ensure project costs are regularly reviewed and invoices are raised on a regular basis
• Ensure project change control procedures are established and adhered to
• Work closely with Project Engineers in order to ensure client requirements are properly interpreted and reflected in the deliverables
• Resolve conflicts over resource allocation
• Ensure regular effective communication with clients and project teams
• Review and approval of reports for remit compliance
• Review and approval of drawings for remit compliance
• Ensure projects are closed and archived and complete the lessons learn process (IMS)
• Apply procedures and systems to ensure the safety of staff, and others, affected by the operations of CRIS
• Any other duties as required
• Acting Deputy Team Leader
Knowledge:
Three years Rail industry related experience and proven success in the management of projects.
Experience of managing multi-disciplinary railway infrastructure projects
A thorough working knowledge of the project management control system and project of the railway system
A recognised expert in chosen technical field
Sound market/commercial knowledge
Competence and Skills:
Membership of The Association for Project Management and/or membership of a relevant professional institution.
Sound management techniques with the ability to apply these through all project phases
Demonstrate working/communicating across teams within the company to ensure delivery of projects. Able to identify links and integrate with the business
A team player capable of leading and focusing team members to achieve objectives
Sound management techniques with the ability to apply these through all project phases
A recognised expert in chosen technical field
Sound market/commercial knowledge
Ability to multi- task, prioritise and work well under pressure
Training in risk assessment and environmental awareness
Computer literate – Microsoft office
Excellent presentation skills
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