Job summary

Scheme Project Manager, with experience of working on Network Rail projects, required for initial 6 month contract based in London

Key skills required for this role

Scheme Project Manager/ Rail/ Structures/ Civil Engineering

Important

Scheme Project Manager/ Rail/ Structures/ Civil Engineering

Job description

Scheme Project Manager, with experience of working on Network Rail projects, required for initial 6 month contract based in London.

The Scheme Project Manager will oversee ta portfolio of civil engineering projects in around the London area being delivered from the Central London office. Hybrid working is offered but candidates will need to work from the office 3 days a week.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver individual projects or parts of projects in a safe and environmentally responsible manner to time, cost, and quality, following applicable Network Rail standards and procedures.
• Provide a professional, consistent, and effective project management service, including using performance indicators and project reporting systems as per Railway Group and Network Rail's standards.
• Manage the development and delivery of change projects in compliance with company processes and procedures.
• Manage tactical change and risks within the project lifecycle for allocated schemes.
• Assist or lead in creating a safe working environment during managed work execution.
• Comply with the Investment Competence Framework.
• Manage the production of project management plans.
• Manage project budgets within agreed targets.
• Deliver regular progress reports on change projects, including relevant risks and issues, to the Programme Manager.
• Promote and monitor the use of efficiency improvement methods.
• Disseminate lessons learnt.

Job Requirements:

• Experience in Project Management within the rail sector.
• Understanding of Network Rail standards and procedures.
• Strong organisational and leadership skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Demonstrated ability to manage budgets and deliver projects within agreed targets.
• Knowledge of safety and environmental requirements in the rail industry.

If you are an experienced Scheme Project Manager looking to contribute to high-profile rail projects, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's team in London.