Rail Project Manager - Complex UK Rail Delivery

WSP in the UK & Ireland; West of England; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP in the PMCM Rail team is seeking a Project Manager to lead complex rail projects of regional, national and international significance. You will work with multidisciplinary teams, ensuring safe delivery, high quality, on time and within budget.

Based in one of our UK offices, you will engage with clients and stakeholders, drive robust project controls and pursue professional development through the APM pathway.

Qualifications

• A degree in a relevant engineering or management discipline.
• Chartered membership of a relevant professional body, or nearing completion.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating relevant disciplines through project meetings and target-led workshops, enabling critical issues to be resolved in a timely manner, and that project meets safety, functional and regulatory requirements.
• Establishing robust processes and procedures to manage the project, in conjunction with the client’s team.
• Acting as primary point of contact for client, ensuring their needs and expectations are met through both the design and construction phases.
• Developing and managing client and stakeholder relationships, through effective listening and influencing skills.
• Compiling monthly project reports and data-based scenarios, to provide senior managers clarity of project position.
• Engaging with internal and external stakeholders, including regulatory bodies, local authorities, and community groups.
• Facilitating regular project meetings, presentations, and progress reports.
• Addressing stakeholder concerns and manage expectations effectively.
• Managing contract in accordance with contract rules of engagement (including NEC3 & 4).
• Managing project budgets, including cost estimation, tracking, and reporting.
• Optimising resource utilisation and ensure financial performance aligns with project goals.
• Reviewing and approving project expenditures and invoices.
• Managing changes and delays affecting the project and ensuring these are resolved or mitigated accordingly and ensuring project management processes are consistently improved and implemented, e.g. change control.
• Identifying and mitigating potential risks associated with the design and construction phases and establishing risk mitigation measures to suit.
• Dealing with RFIs, early warnings, and general communications to reduce project risk and ensure successful project delivery.
• Being a safety leader, driving safety performance and compliance with Construction Design Management (CDM) regulations. Discharge CDM duties as required by the client.
• Ensuring all activities are conducted in a safe and environmentally responsible manner, adhering to corporate governance and standards.
• Defining project scope, goals, and deliverables in collaboration with client and stakeholders.
• Liaising with Planner in developing detailed project plans, including timelines, budgets, resource allocation, and risk management.
• Overseeing project execution, ensuring adherence to project plans and schedules.
• Monitoring project progress, identify potential issues, and implement corrective actions.
• Driving innovative design and construction solutions and implement processes to enhance project efficiency and productivity. Evaluate and integrate new technologies and methodologies to improve project performance.

Education

A degree in a relevant engineering or management discipline

Chartered membership of a relevant professional body

Job description

WSP in the PMCM Rail team is seeking a Project Manager to lead complex rail projects of regional, national and international significance. You will work with multidisciplinary teams, ensuring safe delivery, high quality, on time and within budget.

Based in one of our UK offices, you will engage with clients and stakeholders, drive robust project controls and pursue professional development through the APM pathway.