We are on the lookout for an experienced Project Manager to act as CRE (Construction) to support a growing portfolio of works in tendered projects on national frameworks.

The Project Manager will be responsible for the coordination of temporary and permanent works design and interfaces within the construction team. Working on a new 5 year framework contract on national Route for clients Network Rail, projects will include a wide variety of maintenance design and build schemes including properties and structures disciplines.

Working with our delivery team, you will take responsibility for the day to day management and coordination of engineering activities on the contract. Reviewing design submissions, liaising with sub-contract design consultants and our in-house delivery teams, and contributing to monthly meetings with our client’s project team and Asset Engineers to progress design projects to a successful conclusion.

A key function of the role will be reviewing sub-contract designer’s deliverables to ensure designs fulfil the clients remit and comply with the standards and regulations applicable to the contract, considering constructability, third party interfaces and Safe by Design principles.

Experience in civils, properties and structures projects will be essential to meet the demands of this multi-disciplinary contract. The ideal candidate will have a strong track record of site management on a variety of projects, which is essential to fulfil the role.

• Management of Network Rail (Client) and multiple rail related infrastructure contracts to requisite performance criteria, ensuring KPI’s are met in in line with client expectations.
• Liaise with Client personnel and represent the company at Client progress meetings as appropriate. Maintain and develop client relationships on the basis of mutual trust and high standards of contract performance, develop and promote existing and new work opportunities.
• Requisition of major items of temporary works and permanent works materials, sub-contractors, plant and equipment necessary to achieve the contract delivery as per delegated levels of authority.
• Planning, co-ordination, motivation and effective deployment of allocated Project Managers, Site Managers, Site personnel and resources in accordance with the companies Operations Manual
• Prepare and implement Site specific management plans to ensure Site activities comply with Health and Safety, Quality and Environmental Policies.
• Prepare and implement site documentation and contract plans to conform, as a minimum, to the Client’s requirement and specification.
• Liaise with the Contracts Manager and Commercial Manager at all stages of the tender and contract works. Analyse, maximise and evaluate contract performance and prepare weekly/monthly progress reports and completion feedback reports as directed.
• Monitor cost against budget, identify progress of works against programme. Keep weekly records. Liaise with Project Manager and Commercial Manager. Challenge efficiency of site activities, against programme and commercial budgets to enable financial recovery.
  
• Provide technical support and practical advice to Site Management teams for the competent execution of the contract works.
  
• Work closely with project team(s), ensuring understanding of drawings and technical specifications.
  
• Identify development potential and training needs of allocated team personnel.
  
• Lead and implement professional safety behaviour and culture throughout the business, promoting positive change in everyday activities in their area of influence.
  
• Management of internal plant and materials from depot stock is maintained and conforms to company procedures.
  
• Any other duties as may reasonably be required
  

Skills/Experience Required

• Civil Engineering Construction Project work (at least 7 years) - Essential
• Management of multiple work sites - Essential
• Working within a railway environment - Essential
• Civils background - Essential
• Bridges & Structures – Essential
• Commercial awareness of cost monitoring and cost value reconciliation

Qualifications

• Suitably qualified by experience
• Railway Safety Training (PTS) – Essential
• Civil Engineering Degree - Desirable
• Continued professional development courses as appropriate

Comments/Other

• Candidate ideally should (or aspire to);
• Management of Projects on multiple work sites with multi-disciplinary teams
• Client relationships
• Cost monitoring against budgets
• Conduct Effective Appraisals
• Report Writing
• Actively Promotes Behavioural Safety
• Work-Ethic
• Dependable
• Positive Attitude
• Takes Direction Well
• Excellent people management skills

Evidence of Competence through Training & Development

• Degree in Civil Engineering
  
• NVQ Level 6 in Project Management
  
• CSCS Academically Qualified Person Card (Silver)
  
• ILM 5/6 (Leadership & Management)
  
• APM Project Management
  
• Employment Law, Disciplinary and Grievance