We are currently recruiting for a Project Manager to manage a Major Rail Power Upgrade Project which is at various design and delivery phases.

The Project Manage (Power) will be accountable for the following:

• Plan and manage major projects, utilising company processes and working to corporate standards, to ensure delivery of intended LU business benefits.
• Provide direction and supervision to assigned Project or Assistant Project Manager(s) and supporting staff in accomplishing agreed project objectives.
• Establish and maintain a good, professional and pro-active working relationship with Contractor's project management team, to ensure delivery of intended LU business benefits.
• Within agreed authority levels, negotiate, procure and authorise all major project contracts and variations and approve and authorise all payment to meet value for money criteria.
• Establish and maintain a highly motivated and dedicated major project team including LU staff, agency personnel and contractors.

Project Manage (Power) will the following knowledge, skills and experience:

• Experience leading projects from inception to completion with extensive experience in all stages of Project Management Life cycle including planning, design, delivery, and project close out
• Experience and Knowledge of managing Principle Contractors on site.
• Knowledge of Power Systems and Design would be preferabl
• Extensive experience of personal responsibility for managing projects up to £20m in value.
• Experience of personal responsibility for managing project finance and programme assurance and control.
• Experience of managing the contractual aspects and obligations of projects.
• Degree qualified in (for example) business, engineering, or equivalent, is desirable.
• Awareness of safety issues in an operating railway and or LUL environment, is desirable.
• Ability to build effective working relationships, with people at all levels across the organisation and externally and to influence.
• Ability to manage multidisciplinary teams to deliver effective performance.

Please note this is a public sector contract and so it must be on a PAYE or Umbrella basis. No PSC's or limited companies are permitted.

In order to apply for the Project Manage (Power) please submit your CV and contact details via this advert.