Are you a project management professional with experience of working in the rail industry? Do you want to unleash your creative side and provide innovative solutions for clients? Would you enjoy working for an employee focused business who are looking to grow by 50%? If Yes is the answer then please read on.

We are searching for project management talent to join a rapidly expanding project management and cost consultancy. You will work on a wide spectrum of projects in London and the South East supporting clients with innovative project management solutions. You will join a company who are renowned for their commitment to diversity who can offer fantastic career development opportunities as the business hit their growth targets.

As Project Manager you will be responsible for supporting various clients with innovative project management solutions to support the successful delivery of a variety of projects.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for providing a clear vision and team direction by leading a high-performing team through the effective management, development and empowerment of staff.
• Establish and maintain a good, professional and pro-active working relationship with the Contractor/Delivery partner's project management team where applicable to ensure delivery of intended business benefits.
• Within agreed authority levels, negotiate, procure and authorise all project contracts and variations and approve and authorise all payment to meet value for money criteria.
• Responsible for providing effective performance and development management responsibilities for any direct reports, with regards to appraisals and performance management, (such that poor performance is clearly identified and addressed and good performance is recognised and rewarded).
• Agree major project requirements with the Project Sponsor / Contract Manager to ensure that business objectives are met.
• Methodology and governance structures to ensure delivery of intended business benefits.
• Identify and manage any interfaces and dependencies between the assigned project and other ongoing network activities/projects.
• Prepare and manage a project implementation plan, including responsibility matrix, detailed programmes and cost and resource plans.
• Responsible for the day-to-day management of project governance, reporting and control structures, with issues, risks and decisions escalated through the agreed current Governance arrangements as appropriate.
• Responsible for compliance with relevant health and safety legislation and contributing to the Health and Safety culture, resolving arising issues or escalating as appropriate and ensuring safe delivery in line with the corporate safety vision.

• Network Rail experience is essential
• Relevant experience in project management and successfully delivery of Rail projects
• Civils experience (i.e. bridges and stations)
• Design and construction management experience
• Ability to produce and maintain a robust project programme (appreciation of Primavera desirable)
• Knowledge of monitoring and controlling project finances
• Contract management (NEC and NR suite of contracts) experience
• Working knowledge of CEMAR (NEC contract management system)
• Working knowledge of Network Rail's Engineering Management of Projects standard (02009)
• Knowledge of GRIP and Asset Management Plans (AMP)
• A good understanding of Construction Design & Management (CDM) Regulations 2015.
• General knowledge of Health, Safety and Environmental Regulations
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

• Up to £70,000 dependent on experience
• 26 days holiday
• Pension
• Discretionary bonus