Ref:- NRB4

Purpose of job

Responsible for the management of allocated projects, teams and their activities to ensure that all work is delivered safely, efficiently on time, within budget and to the highest standard.


Key accountabilities

• Overall responsibility for delivery of project brief, requirements and deliverables.

• Liaison with the client to determine and agree the project requirements, ensuring that business objectives are met.

• Development of relationships with both new and existing clients and key stakeholders; promoting the business with existing customers in order that existing business is retained and new business secured.

• Implement appropriate project management controls as required within the Contract and as required by Colas Rail.

• Production of detailed cost plans, phasing expenditure and cash flow; ensuring that project(s) are properly funded and controlled.

• Develop and manage individuals to maintain a motivated and dedicated project team.

• Ensure all project related safety and quality plans are prepared and delivered.

• Promotion of problem solving, team working and risk-sharing amongst project members.

• Adherence to company’s polices and procedures.

• Provision of timely and accurate reporting; identifying the operational, commercial, HSEQ and functional status of the project (s).

• Preparation of post-project appraisal and lessons learnt reports.

• Assist with bids and tender opportunities throughout the UK, for which they may be utilised.

• Identify opportunities for new business in conjunction with Business Development with a view to develop, grow and manage the business / activity thereafter.


Qualifications, Skills, Knowledge and Experience

• Must be an Incorporated engineer or degree qualified or equivalent.

• Good all round knowledge of all rail disciplines, P.Way, S&T, Electrification and Overhead line.

• Minimum 6 years experience of rail project management on major projects working for a contractor, with knowledge of track renewals desirable.

• Highly proficient in leadership with experience in managing multi-disciplined teams.

• Have proven experience in client facing environment within the rail sector.

• Ability to make presentations to senior management team and external key stakeholders.

• Good working knowledge of Health & Safety issues.

• Adept in negotiation and with a working knowledge of main rail industry standard forms of contract and procurement routes.

• Experience of Project Management for projects of £20-£30 million plus in value.

Other information

• Must be willing and able to take up work opportunities throughout the UK.

• Competitive salary, plus benefits.

• Will only consider applicants seeking permanent employment.

To apply please send a CV and covering letter quoting current remuneration package to Ian Breese, Personnel Manager, Colas Rail Limited, Stephenson House, 2 Cherry Orchard Road, Croydon, Surrey, CR9 6JA or alternatively email to ian.breese@colasrail.co.uk