We are currently looking for an MEP Package Manager to join the UK’s largest rail infrastructure project, Crossrail.

As the MEP Package Manager you’ll act as Crossrail’s Client Package Manager for Canary Wharf Station through the stages of design, variations, procurement, construction, commissioning and handover. Also, to coordinate all Crossrail functional inputs to Canary Wharf Station.

The Day to Day:

• Supporting the Project Delivery Manager in preparing communications and instructions to contractors in accordance with the Works Contracts Administration Procedures
• To identify and manage technical risk in the discipline area across the programme
• Overseeing construction activities of construction contracts within the area of responsibility at each geographic location or system-based area
• Provide timely and accurate period progress, financial and risk reports
• Directs the planning and development of variations, scope definition, project procedures, budgets and project schedules
• Assures that appropriate senior level contact, including key correspondence and working relationships is maintained throughout the duration of the project. Monitors all contractual commitments to assure that work is being performed in accordance with the specifications, drawings and terms of the contracts
• Oversees the review and recommends for approval the project controls plans including trend programs, project cost estimates, forecasts, schedules, and financial reports and reviews any commitments that exceed assigned budgets. Periodically reviews change order controls to assure that all changes are being handled appropriately
• Conducts periodic package meetings to review progress and discuss project issues. Ensures problems involving coordination, schedule, and the setting of priorities are resolved by the project team
• Manages the development of package plans, budgets and schedules. Has overall responsibility for project delivery, ensuring that all stakeholder requirements and expectations are met or exceeded
• Deal with customer and stakeholder issues to prevent repeat contacts and escalation

About you:

• Professional qualifications in civil engineering or underground construction or an associated discipline
• Experience of and successful track record in a similar role on a major rail or infrastructure project
• A good knowledge of development, design and/or construction of major railway projects
• A good understanding of the design of tunnel structures and shafts
• A good appreciation of the interaction between disciplines in the development and optimisation of the new underground space
• A good understanding of urban context, design in a dense and historic urban environment and mitigation planning
• A good understanding of heritage and conservation issues in the need to protect 3rd party structures from ground movement damage
• Good knowledge of contracting strategies
• Good knowledge of value techniques and the achievement of value for money
• Comprehensive understanding of the management of consultants and staff
• Excellent inter-personal skills with proven ability to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplined management team
• Excellent written and oral presentation and communication skills

Location: Initially working from home, but therefore after Canary Wharf

Duration: 3+ Months

Rate: Negotiable (role falls inside IR35 and so any successful candidate will have to be via an umbrella solution)