The role

We are looking for an experienced Project Manager to join our team within our Signalling & telecoms department.

Key accountabilities

An integral part of the management team you will be both technically and commercially responsible for the management and delivery of Signalling projects within the department. You will also oversee health and safety by ensuring that all work is delivered in compliance with all relevant Company and Industry standards and procedures. You will also be required to ensure provision of key management information required by the business and our customers.

Skills & experience

You will be a commercially astute, project management professional with a main contracting background ideally in Signalling. Previous experience in a client facing role is an essential requirement for this role. A skilled communicator with strong people management and organisational ability, you will excel at working to deadlines in a commercial environment and possess a proactive, 'can-do' approach.

Ideally you will be qualified to degree level (or equivalent) in an engineering discipline and hold a professional qualification such as CEng or MAPM.

Other

VolkerRail Group offers a competitive salary and attractive benefits that includes pension, performance related pay, and other benefits commensurate to your skills and experience.

Committed to equality of opportunity and diversity

VolkerRail is an established and experienced railway infrastructure contractor. We have a successful track record of delivering projects across the whole of the UK; working with Network Rail, London Underground as well as light rail and tram operating companies to enhance the national infrastructure.

As one of the UKs oldest railway contractors, with a history dating back over 70 years, we are passionate about the preservation and development of the railways. Our years of experience and continued company growth have earned us a reputation within the industry for high performance and innovation, and as a company focussed on timely and efficient delivery

Location

This is a site based role, travel is essential.