Assistant Project Manager - Signalling

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering solutions provider in Glasgow is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support the delivery of railway projects. The role involves managing project programs, controlling budgets, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. Ideal candidates will be skilled communicators with a proactive approach and a background in rail project management. Competitive salary and benefits offered, along with opportunities for training and development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual leave plus an extra day off on your birthday

Private medical care

Pension

Life Assurance

Cycle to Work scheme

Shopping and restaurant vouchers

Comprehensive training and development

Enhanced maternity benefits

Employee Assistance programme

24/7 Virtual GP service

Qualifications

• Experience within the rail industry preferred.
• Ability to manage project programs and budgets.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with project programming management.
• Control projects against tender budgets.
• Report on risk and opportunity management.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards.
• Monitor work progress and initiate corrective actions.

Skills

Organizational ability

Communication skills

Risk management

Proactive approach

Education

Working towards a professional project management qualification

Job description

Signalling & Telecoms (S&T) provide cost-effective engineering solutions for railway signalling projects throughout the UK.

As a team we manage the full project life cycle and complete all aspects of design, project engineering, installation, testing, commissioning and maintenance support, across all signalling technologies, equipment and systems.

We also provide design, supply, install and test services for operational and lineside telecommunication renewals, either as a single discipline provider, or as part of multidisciplinary project, to ensure end-to-end connectivity. We also offer these capabilities for station information and security systems.

We are currently working on a number of contracts some examples of which include the S&T Framework for NW&C, SP&C Framework in Scotland, TransPennine Route upgrade (TRue) and Train Control System Framework (TCSF) for provision of ETCS.

We have a great opportunity for an Assistant Project Manager to work on our SP&C contract based in Glasgow.

Reporting to our Senior Project Manager you will assist with the successful and safe delivery of a wide range of projects.

You will assist the Project Manager's in the following areas:

• Management of the project programme
• Controlling of Projects to tender budgets
• Reporting on Risk & Opportunity Management
• Commercial and progress reporting to the management team
• Oversee health and safety by ensuring that all work is delivered in compliance with all relevant standards and procedures
• Monitor work progressed against the programme and specification. Initiate changes to correct deficiencies and advise on possible variations to orders and claims.

About you

A skilled communicator with strong organisational ability, you will excel at working to deadlines and possess a proactive, 'can-do' approach to both your own work and in how you manage others.

Holding or working towards a professional project management qualification and experience of working within the rail industry would be advantageous. Training and development will be provided to support growth and progression in the role.

If your past experience doesn't match perfectly with every requirement of the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for us.

Why work with us?

VolkerRail is under the umbrella of VolkerWessels UK which is a multidisciplinary contractor that delivers innovative engineering solutions across the civil engineering and construction sectors including rail, highways, airport, marine, energy, water, and environmental infrastructure.

By utilising the specialist skills of each business unit within VolkerWessels UK, VolkerRail are able to ensure our staff provide unrivalled resources and expertise to our clients.

We offer competitive rewards and benefits, recognising the value we place on our employees.

We offer a range of benefits, including:

• Competitive salary
• Competitive annual leave and an additional day off on your birthday
• Private medical care
• Pension
• Life Assurance
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Shopping and restaurants vouchers, rewards, and discounts
• Training and development opportunities-comprehensive skills-based training
• Family friendly polices including enhanced maternity benefits
• Employee Assistance programme
• Mental health, physical health, and financial support
• 24/7 Virtual GP service

Fairness, inclusion and respect

We believe in pushing boundaries in the pursuit of fairness, inclusion and respect. So, our teams can be comfortable that, whatever their background, VolkerWessels UK is a place where they can be themselves and thrive.

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Additional information

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Our preference is to hire directly, and we will reach out to our Preferred Supplier List (PSL) agencies if this particular role qualifies for release.

We kindly request that you refrain from sending speculative CVs. In the event of speculative CV submissions, no fees will be applicable, and we kindly ask that all inquiries to be directed

VolkerWessels UK is committed to maintaining healthy, safe and productive working conditions for its entire staff and therefore a drugs & alcohol screening is mandatory for all.