Project Manager - Control Systems

Location: Birmingham or Manchester

Rate: £400 - £450 per day

Term: 6 months contract initially

“Our client is a well-established Nationwide Rail company whose professionalism and well-respected name have been instrumental in their success. They provide an exceptional service to their customers and are focused on continually improving this”.

They are looking for an experienced Project Manager to join their growing Signallimg / Control Systems team in Birmingham or Manchester. The role will lead the delivery of a specified portfolio of railway control systems projects. This will involve the management of all project Application Engineering, Installation and Testing and Commissioning activities and delivery of all systems.

Essential:

• Experience of managing capital investment projects involving a high degree of Client interface
• Experience of delivery of Rail Control Systems or Signalling projects or multi-disciplinary Rail projects through the full project life cycle
• Preparation of Proposals, Tenders and contract negotiations through to Award
• Management of multidisciplinary project teams - with proven ability to lead and drive
• Management of Project Control function covering Planning, Estimating, Financial Control and commercial management disciplines
• Qualified to degree level (or equivalent) in an engineering discipline, possibly supported by a second degree in a management discipline
• APM accredited or equivalent

The Role:

• Interface with the Sales and Marketing Team and, as required, manage the preparation of SRA Tenders.
• Safe delivery of projects to the ‘as sold’ specification meeting the project objectives within the agreed timescales and budget delivering the required margin.
• Preparation and maintenance throughout the project of a comprehensive Project Management Plan.
• Leading the implementation of effective Safety and Environmental management of the project
• Monitor and report project progress and status throughout the project lifecycle. This includes: Project Planning and Earned Value based progress analysis and reporting, Resource Management, Risk analysis and management, Proactive Issue Management, Detailed Financial analysis and control, Commercial Management of both Head Contract and Subcontracts
• Responsibility for managing the Contractual Scope of Supply throughout the Project Lifecycle through the implementation of the Change Management Process and the approval of any changes to scope, base lined programmes and budgets

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To apply for this position contact Amy Naden - a m y . n a d e n @ vi t a l . u k . c o m

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