Project Manager in Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom
Project Manager
Contract Length: 12 months
Location: Birmingham
IR35: Inside
Our client is an industry leader in rail and are now looking for a Project Manager to oversee a batch of surveys (line side buildings) which need to be examined, ensuring the project is a success.
Core Duties
* Accountable for delivery of low complexity projects or parts of complex projects in a safe & environmentally responsible manner to time, cost and quality, in accordance with the Governance of Railway Investment Projects (GRIP)
* Support the project Sponsor in preparing and maintaining definitions of the project requirements.
* Manage multi-disciplinary teams including commercial, programme controls, engineering, and others to identify solutions to client requirements and establish a robust baseline plan.
* Identify and monitor project risks (threats and opportunities), plan and implement mitigations to them, and respond to other issues that affect the project
* Implement and update resource allocation plans needed for delivery of the project including identification and management of critical resource requirements. Secure resources needed for projects from internal and external sources.
* Managing stakeholders, taking account of their levels of influence and particular interests.
* Managing project reviews at appropriate points throughout the project lifecycle which will inform governance decisions of projects by providing evaluations of progress, performance, risk, contingency, and continuing relevance.
* Establish, and implement where necessary, protocols to change the scope of projects and updating configuration documents as required.
* Support accident investigations when remitted to by the relevant designated competent person.
Essential Experience Required:
* Educated to degree level in a relevant discipline or equivalent experience.
* Membership (or working towards membership) of the Association for Project Management.
* Achieved PRINCE2 Foundation or equivalent.
* Good stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
* Successful relevant experience including experience of contracting and project delivery.
* Knowledge and experience of project budget management.
* Good evaluation and decision-making skills.
* Project safety management and Health and Safety legislation knowledge.
* Knowledge safety cases in support of projects.
* Experience in the Rail Industry Sector (including application of GRIP, and Construction Design Management (CDM) on simple projects).
For more information, a full Job Description and also for immediate consideration, please apply by sending your CV to Louise Illman at Rullion: or contact me on <phone number removed>
This contract is being advertised by Rullion Ltd. Since 1978, Rullion has been securing exceptional candidates for a range of clients; from large well-known brands, to SMEs and start-ups. As a family-owned business, Rullion's approach is credible and honest, focused on building long-lasting relationships with both clients and candidates.
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