Hybrid Project Manager E&P Engineering Rail Electrification

Network Rail; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 47,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Privileged staff travel discount

Rail season ticket subsidy

Pension schemes

Hybrid working

Job summary

Network Rail in Wales and the Western region is seeking a Project Manager to lead the safe delivery of E&P engineering projects, driving cost, time and quality objectives within corporate guidelines.

You will manage a portfolio of R&D projects, pursue safety, change control and procurement, and work with cross-functional teams across the region. The role offers hybrid working, a 35-hour week, and opportunities to contribute to innovative railway safety processes.

Qualifications

• Relevant background in project management in an engineering environment.
• Detailed knowledge of safety regulations (CDM and CSM-RA).
• Degree or equivalent.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Team leader capable of motivating the team.
• Commercial and financial understanding and knowledge.
• Membership of the Association for Project Management or other professional body.
• Knowledge of procurement process.
• Knowledge of change control process.
• Commitment to safety in railway operations.

Responsibilities

• Deliver E&P Engineering projects in Wales & Western safely to time, cost and quality, in accordance with the Project Acceleration in a Controlled Environment (PACE) applicable Railway Group, Network Rail company standards and other specific legislation including construction design management (CDM) Regulations.
• 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.
• Participate in the development of supply strategies and framework contracts.
• Provide detailed input for compilation of the business plan and production of programme / project plans.
• 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 / programmes / projects.
• 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.
• Discharge Network Rail's CDM related duties as required by company process.
• Identify training needs in safety, technical and management areas for the personnel reporting to the post holder and contribute to their personal development.
• Comply with the Investment Competence Framework.

Skills

Project management

CDM knowledge

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Education

Degree or equivalent

Job description

Network Rail in Wales and the Western region is seeking a Project Manager to lead the safe delivery of E&P engineering projects, driving cost, time and quality objectives within corporate guidelines.

You will manage a portfolio of R&D projects, pursue safety, change control and procurement, and work with cross-functional teams across the region. The role offers hybrid working, a 35-hour week, and opportunities to contribute to innovative railway safety processes.