As the Senior Project Manager you will be a key individual in driving the growth of the rail infrastructure business; managing the full life cycle of electrical control systems / systems integration projects. Working closely with the Head of Sales, you will build client confidence, while overseeing the delivery of projects, managing them to successful completion. This is a great opportunity to make a significant impact and increase your professional and personal development.

Senior Project Manager - Rail

£70,000-£80,000 + Up to 10% Bonus, Car Allowance (£6k), BUPA, Life Cover

West Midlands / Shropshire - Hybrid Working Available

Ref: 24180

Senior Project Manager - Rail - The Role:

Lead and manage complex Transport infrastructure projects from inception to completion, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope and on budget

Collaborate with the Head of Sales within this market to develop new business opportunities and win projects within the rail sector

Oversee and manage multiple projects that may evolve into a program of work, ensuring individual project objectives are met

Provide leadership and guidance to project teams, fostering a collaborative and high-performance environment

Manage contract negotiations, change control, quality, risk and schedule management to meet the project requirements while minimising risks and maximising opportunities

Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, stakeholders, and internal teams.

Provide expertise and direction in the areas of site installation, electrical engineering, control systems, safety systems, commissioning and systems management

Ensure effective communication of project progress, issues and resolutions to senior management

Qualifications:

Chartered Engineer, and recognised Project Management Qualification (i.e. APM, PMI etc) and Degree in a relevant engineering discipline

Experience & Skills:

Minimum 10+ years of experience delivering complex projects with multiple clients.

Proven track record in delivering large-scale Automation Infrastructure projects on time, to budget and to quality standards

Strong organisational, interpersonal, and leadership skills, with the ability to motivate teams and support their growth

Must have significant experience managing NEC3/NEC4 contracts

Experience in program and project management, site installation, control systems, safety systems, commissioning, and systems management

Understand the infrastructure industry regulatory requirements

Ability to build strong relationships with customers and internal colleagues

Comfortable interacting with senior management

Effective communicator with strong verbal and written skills; adept at presenting to all levels of the organisation

Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making skills

An excellent opportunity to play a pivotal role in the growth and development of this expanding business sector.

For further information call Sharon Hill