Project Manager

My client (Network Rail) is currently looking for a Project Manager to join their Infrastructure Investment team. Based in Glasgow, you will be involved in a range of major infrastructure projects, including the Glasgow Airport rail link. You will also be working on structural and P-Way projects, so strong rail experience in necessary. You will be involved with staff management and should have proven experience looking after multiple projects concurrently. Also, 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.

• 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 the possessions plan.
• 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/projects.
• 6. Provide a safe working environment in the execution of work directly under the post holder's responsibility, including development of project safety plans and other associated documentation.
• 7. Act as CDM Planning Supervisor as directed.
• 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. Undertake accident investigations when remitted to by the relevant designated competent person.
• 10. Comply with the Investment Competence Framework.

Essential

• 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
• Accident Investigation experience

Desirable

• Membership of the Association for Project Management or other professional body
• Six Sigma Yellow Belt
• A degree or equivalent
• Knowledge of investment processes and procedures
• Knowledge and understanding of project and contract management

To learn more about this and similar jobs call Fergus Mariner on 020 8655 4932 during office hours or on 07766 460 611 at other times. If you have a copy of your Résumé/CV to hand click here to send an emailed application to Fergus at f.mariner@calco.co.uk.

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