Ford and Stanley - The Rail Recruitment Experts are seeking a Project Manager to join one of Scotland's largest train operating companies.

The Opportunity

I have an opportunity for a Project Manager to join Scotland's largest Transportation Partnership (fixed term, 2 year contract) focusing on upgrading the main bus terminus station in Glasgow. This position will suit an aspiring Project Manager who is looking to prove themselves or a very experienced individual with a genuine interest in modernisation of Transportation facilities who would be proud to be part of a project which will enhance customer experience.

Location: Glasgow

The Candidate

The ideal candidate will be degree qualified (relevant engineering discipline such as construction management) or have significant experience in construction, building refurbishment or operational change projects. You will have good knowledge of the design and build process ideally within a UK transportation environment.

• You will be part of the Buildings and Infrastructure team
• Undertake day to day management of all project activities, ensuring best practice is achieved
• Provide managerial support to the remaining phases of station modernisation and integration (Subway & Bus). Ensure that all inputs into the manufacture, testing, commissioning and acceptance phases are identified, planned, resourced and delivered in line with the programme and contractual requirements.
• Prepare, implement and update project management plans, actions and processes, including costs, risks, change, schedule, safety, environmental, construction etc. Ensuring all information is accurate, up to date and readily available
• Mange the input, interface and needs of internal and external resources and stakeholders to ensure all requirements are compiled and captured. Provide information and data to effectively manage expectations
• Assist with and lead when required specific procurement exercises in collaboration with internal business support departments
• To ensure all necessary approvals are in place prior to implementing any works and that handback and handover requirements are clearly defined
• To undertake project closedown/sign off tasks of projects delivered and ensure as built/ record information is captured, checked and stored in line with contract and corporate requirements
• To manage and direct inputs of other staff, technical specialists and contractors to successfully deliver all of the above

Essentials skills

• Excellent stakeholder management skills
• Significant experience in construction, building refurbishment or operational change projects within a relevant environment such as Transportation (station development/upgrades) or an Operational environment (shopping centre development/upgrades, Airport etc.)
• Degree in relevant Engineering discipline
• Professional Project Management qualification (PRINCE 2, APMP etc.)
• Excellent understanding of health and safety legislations, guidance and good practice with a focus on risk management
• Knowledge of the design and build process
• Experience of the project management lifecycle- from scoping and feasibility through to construction and handover stages
• Experience in the management of quality/change during project delivery
• Proven track record of delivery in a programme and project management environment
• Experience of management of high profile projects with complex internal and external stakeholder interests
• Experience of quantifying and managing risks
• Provided written and oral reports on major projects and presenting reports for internal and external stakeholders
• Experience of managing procurement and advising on model options
• Technical capability to confidently review, understand and respond to technical proposals, submissions and emerging risks/issues
• Ability to critically appraise reports produced by others, e.g. suppliers
• Good IT skills
• Flexible to work unsociable hours to meet the requirement of the role- you may be required to flex your hours occasionally if major milestone are taking place outside monday-friday core hours

Closing Date: Wednesday 21st November