Project Engineering Manager

AEGIS Rail / IKOS GROUP; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Project Engineering Manager to lead diverse rail projects. In this dynamic role, you will oversee project planning, execution, and delivery, ensuring quality and efficiency throughout. Your expertise in project management and risk mitigation will be crucial in defining scopes, managing schedules, and adhering to health and safety standards. Join a forward-thinking company that values integrity, excellence, and sustainability, and contribute to innovative rail solutions that enhance the industry. If you are passionate about engineering and project management, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Private healthcare

Flexible working hours

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in applying CSM-REA process and substantial project management experience.
• Strong understanding of project management techniques and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution, and delivery of projects in the rail industry.
• Manage project-related risks and ensure adherence to budgets.

Skills

Project Management

Risk Management

Communication Skills

Quality Management

Budget Control

Education

Degree or HND in Management, Rail or Infrastructure

Professional affiliation with APM, Prince or similar

Job description

Direct message the job poster from AEGIS Rail / IKOS GROUP

Position: Project Engineering Manager – Mechanical or Electrical / Safety Engineering

Location: South East, England (home based and client site, commutable from London)

Salary: Competitive basic, with excellent company benefits including competitive pension scheme and private healthcare

AEGIS (part of the IKOS Group) is a dynamic and growing engineering company. Our vision is to be recognised and respected globally as the railway engineering consultancy of choice – a positive choice for our clients as well as for our staff and associates.

Through the daily application of our core values – integrity, respect, excellence, passion and care – our goal is to delight our customers by giving excellent service, whilst providing a stimulating and rewarding working environment for our employees to thrive in.

The Role:

Lead the planning, execution and delivery of projects, providing expertise to ensure effective project management and risk mitigation in the successful delivery of the assigned projects.

As a Project Engineering Manager, you will take on the responsibility of defining project scopes, managing schedules, monitoring project financials and implementing robust risk management strategies, adhering to governance and applicable legislation.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Provide support and lead the planning, execution and delivery of projects across diverse sectors (On-Track Machines / On Track Plant, Infrastructures, Signalling, Track, and Stations) in the rail industry ensuring seamless execution with a focus on quality and efficiency.
2. Develop comprehensive scopes of work, project schedules and budgets.
3. Manage project-related risks to ensure adherence to budgets.
4. Responsible for project delivery risks, with skilled management of project reporting to enable transparent communication and well-informed decision-making.
5. Efficient project schedule and resource management, defining and managing interfaces, multiple stakeholders between programme activities, identifying and de-risking critical path activities.
6. Uphold contract compliance, health and safety standards, and evidence-based assessments.
7. Drive sustainability practices into project execution.

The following attributes are considered essential for the role:

• Experience in applying CSM-REA process.
• Substantial experience in project management, preferably within the rail industry.
• Adept at developing and managing project scopes and schedules.
• Strong understanding of project management techniques, risk management and reporting.
• Proficiency in project budget control.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, for collaboration and reporting with consideration for wider business implications.
• Proven background in quality and safety management systems.

Qualifications:

• Degree or HND qualification in a management, rail or infrastructure related subject, or equivalent experience.
• Professional affiliation, qualification or near qualified status with the APM, Prince or similar professional institution.

If you share our vision and ambitions and are interested in joining our team, please get in touch by emailing your CV and covering letter to: [e-mail].

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Engineering and Project Management

Industries

Rail Transportation