Position: Project Manager
Rate: £400 (Outside IR35) 
Location: Manchester or Birmingham
Duration: 12 months
Start date: 6th March
Working Arrangements: Hybrid (2 days in Ofice and 3 days remote)

People Group are looking to hire x6 Project Managers from a Network Rail Multi Disciplinary background to work for a leading Rail Consultancy. 

Job Purpose:

To lead the safe delivery of projects to achieve cost, time and quality objectives within corporate guidelines and to develop appropriate delivery and supply strategies and plans for specific projects.

Key Accountabilities:

1. Deliver the project(s) safely to time, cost and quality, in accordance with the Guide to Railway Investment Projects (GRIP), applicable Railway Group, Network Rail company standards and other specific legislation including construction design management (CDM) Regulations.
2. Provide a professional, first class, consistent and effective project management service to the clients, including project monitoring and reporting systems in accordance with Railway Group, Network Rail company standards and guidelines.
3. Participate in the development of supply strategies and framework contracts.
4. Provide detailed input for compilation of the business plan and production of programme / project plans.
5. Control project change, risks and contingency within the project life cycle and provide all cost, contingency and programme details to enable the Sponsor to obtain authorisation for portfolios / programmes / projects.
6. Provide a safe working environment in the execution of work directly under the post holders responsibility, including development of project safety plans and other associated documentation.
7. Discharge Network Rails CDM related duties as required by company process.
8. Identify training needs in safety, technical and management areas for the personnel reporting to the post holder and contribute to their personal development.
9. Comply with the Investment Competence Framework.
10. Establish and manage collaborative cross-functional virtual teams to deliver change projects, where appropriate.


Job Skills, Experience and Qualifications:

Essential
• Degree or equivalent
• Relevant successful experience in project management
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Detailed knowledge of safety regulations (particularly CDM)
• Team leader capable of motivating the team
• Commercial and financial understanding and knowledge
• Membership of the Association for Project Management or other professional body

Desirable
• Six Sigma Yellow Belt
• Knowledge of investment processes and procedures
• Knowledge and understanding of project and contract management

People Group is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to promoting an inclusive environment for both our clients and employees.