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Rail Project Manager
Manchester
£65,000 + car/car allowance + bonus
Are you an experienced Rail Project Manager who understands the technical side of electrical engineering but also enjoys the commercial and client-facing side of delivering projects?
We’re looking for an experienced Rail Project Manager to join a company's Manchester operation and take ownership of the operational, financial and customer performance of rail projects.
What will you be responsible for?
- You’ll take ownership of individual rail projects, managing everything from scope, resources and budgets through to delivery and customer satisfaction.
- Managing rail projects to ensure they are delivered safely, efficiently and to the required quality standards
- Developing and managing project budgets in line with forecasts and commercial expectations
- Defining project scope and objectives, ensuring technical feasibility and the right resources are in place
- Managing project processes and procedures with a focus on right-first-time delivery
- Reading and interpreting contracts and implementing the appropriate project controls, with support from Commercial and senior management where required
- Proactively managing project costs and identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and profitability
- Building and developing relationships with existing and prospective rail clients
- Identifying new rail opportunities, producing quotations and progressing opportunities through to tender
- Leading and developing project teams, setting clear objectives and creating a strong performance culture
- Driving high standards of safety, quality and continuous improvement
- Ensuring operational activities are delivered in accordance with company HV and LV Safety Rules
- Maintaining health & safety standards in line with company policies and relevant legislation
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- 5+ years' relevant experience managing rail projects
- Detailed knowledge of the HV/LV electrical engineering services industry and associated markets
- A recognised electrical qualification at NVQ Level 3 or above
- IOSH and/or SMSTS Health & Safety for Managers
- Previous experience developing, leading and managing project teams
- Strong commercial awareness, including project budgets, forecasting and cost management
- Excellent people management skills with the ability to lead, motivate and develop teams
- Strong customer and stakeholder management skills
- The confidence to identify opportunities, develop client relationships and contribute to tendering and business growth
If you know the rail environment, understand HV/LV electrical engineering and want a role where you can have a bigger influence on both project delivery and business growth, I’d like to hear from you.
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