Scheme Project Manager - Rail

Award winning international engineering consultancy seeking to employ project management talent, who have experience of working in the rail industry, in the role of Scheme Project Manager based in either Manchester or Leeds.

This is an excellent opportunity to join an organisation who 100% value their staff and don't just see you as a number. With huge presence in the international market, they are now rapidly growing in the UK across the rail, nuclear, highways and aviation sectors and can offer fantastic progression opportunities accompanied with a rewarding, supportive working culture.

Key Responsibilities:

Accountable for the delivery of low complex projects or parts of complex projects in a safe & environmentally responsible manner to time, cost and quality standards.
Manage multi-disciplinary teams including commercial, programme controls, engineering, and others to identify solutions to client requirements and establish a robust baseline plan.
Support Senior Consultants in project reporting to the programme board.
Identify project risks and opportunities, updating project registers and implementing mitigation measures.
Hold project reviews with multiple stakeholders through the project lifecycle and provide evaluations of progress against the baseline.
Experience of stakeholder management and understanding the levels of influence and interests stakeholders have on projects.
Administer supply chain contracts, providing forecasts and effectively managing change.

Job Requirements:

Rail industry experience is essential
Member of the Association of Project Management (or equivalent), or actively working towards membership.
An academic degree or equivalent educational background.
Proven track record in delivering projects to pre-defined standards of time, cost, and quality.
Experience in implementing recognised project management methodologies.
Skilled in contract administration within project contexts.
Proficient in using project scheduling tools (P6, MSP). Strong financial management skills.

Benefits:

Competitive remuneration and benefits package.
Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement.
Chance to work on transformational rail projects.
Dynamic and supportive work environment.
Access to industry-leading tools and technologies.
If you are seeking an exciting and challenging opportunity as a Scheme Project Manager in the rail sector, with a desire to drive impactful projects in Manchester or Leeds, we would like to hear from you. Apply now to forward your career with our client's forward-thinking team.

For more information contact Oli or just simply apply online