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Project Manager

VolkerWessels UK

City Of London

On-site

GBP 60,000 - 80,000

Full time

26 days ago

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Job summary

A leading construction and engineering firm in London is seeking an Experienced Project Manager with Rail/Civils/Structures experience. The role involves managing multiple concurrent projects on Network Rail's Southern Route. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience in infrastructure delivery and knowledge of safety and quality issues. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary
Competitive annual leave with an additional day off for birthday
Option to buy additional annual leave
Private medical care
Pension
Life Assurance
Cycle to Work scheme
Shopping and restaurants vouchers
Comprehensive skills-based training
Enhanced maternity benefits
Employee Assistance programme
Mental health support
24/7 Virtual GP service

Qualifications

  • 5+ years' experience in delivery of Projects on Network Rail Infrastructure.
  • Detailed knowledge of Safety, Quality and Environmental issues relevant to the project.
  • Ability to implement safe systems of work.

Responsibilities

  • Manage the delivery of several concurrent schemes within the Structures portfolio.
  • Oversee New & Replacement Bridges and Structural Refurbishments.

Skills

Proven technical and project management abilities
Strong organisational and management skills
Knowledge of CDM regulations
Ability to produce Work Package Plans
Knowledge of Safety, Quality and Environmental issues
Experience in construction
Experience in delivery of Projects on Network Rail Infrastructure
PTS
CITB SMTS or equivalent
Temporary Works Co-ordinator
Job description

VolkerFitzpatrick offers a range and depth of civil engineering, infrastructure and building services. We contribute to vital parts of the nation's life through projects of strategic importance, while delivering those less visible, yet essential, works required by both private and public sectors. We build, renew, maintain highways, airports, railway infrastructure, and commercial, industrial and educational buildings.

We are recruiting for an Experienced Project Manager, ideally with Rail/Civils/Structures experience, to work as part of the Southern Renewals Enterprise.

The project will total 5+5 years of multiple individual schemes across Network Rail's Southern Route (Kent, Sussex & Wessex).

You will manage the delivery of several concurrent schemes within the Structures portfolio which will include New & Replacement Bridges, Access for All, Structural Refurbishments and Retaining Structures.

About you
  • Proven technical and project management abilities
  • Strong organisational and management skills
  • Knowledge of the requirements and implementation of CDM regulations
  • Ability to produce Work Package Plans, Task Briefing Sheets, and implement safe systems of work
  • Detailed knowledge of Safety, Quality and Environmental issues relevant to the project environment
  • Sufficient experience required in construction.
  • 5 years' experience in delivery of Projects on Network Rail Infrastructure
  • PTS
  • CITB SMTS or equivalent
  • Temporary Works Co-ordinator

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?

VolkerFitzpatrick 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, VolkerFitzpatrick 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
  • Option to buy additional annual leave
  • 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.

If you need support with your application, please contact us at

Additional Information

Note for Recruitment Agencies:

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.

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