Project Managers with experience of delivering rail infrastructure projects for contracting organisations required for long term contract opportunities based in Cardiff.

These roles have been deemed outside IR35 and offer hybrid working but candidates will need to work from the company's offices in Cardiff three days a week.

These roles will see you work on a wide range of rail infrastructure projects in the South Wales area.

As Project Manager you will be responsible for:

• Plan and manage a portfolio of non-complex/complex projects throughout the complete project lifecycle.
• Responsible for compliance with relevant health and safety legislation and championing the Health and Safety culture, resolving arising issues or escalating as appropriate and ensuring safe delivery in line with the corporate safety vision.
• Undertake safety tours for all on site works.
• Responsible for providing a clear vision and team direction by leading a high-performing team through the effective management, development and empowerment of staff.
• 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).
• Accountable for complex internal and external stakeholder engagement/management. Agree project requirements with the Project Sponsor to ensure that business objectives are met.
• Responsible for the day-to-day management of project governance, reporting and control structures, with issues, risks and decisions escalated through the agreed Governance arrangements as appropriate. Ensure sufficient financial authority is secured prior to commencing projects.
• Prepare and manage a project management plan, including responsibility matrix, detailed programme and cost/resource plans.
• Lead on all financial reporting, including periodic senior management board meetings.
• Propose and agree contract strategy with key internal stakeholders. Produce Invitation to Tender documentation and manage procurement events to secure all necessary contracts for successful portfolio delivery.
• Lead on post contract management, including management of early warnings, contract change and change control.
• Establish and maintain a collaborative, professional and pro-active working relationship with delivery contractors/partners' project management and site teams to ensure safe and successful delivery of project requirements.
• Identify and manage any interfaces and dependencies between the assigned project and other ongoing network activities/projects.

To be considered for the role of Project Manager candidates will have:

• Rail experience is essential
• Knowledge of Network Rail's GRIP and PACE frameworks
• Procurement and post contract management experience (NEC suite of contracts preferable)
• Knowledge of Network Rail's Engineering Management of Projects standard (02009)
• Knowledge of Network Rail's Asset Management Plan process (089)
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Detailed knowledge of Construction Design & Management (CDM) Regulations 2015

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