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Date: 19 Aug 2025

Location: Barton-Under-Needwood, STS, GB

Company: Alstom

Location: Central Rivers, DE13

Appointment Basis: Permanent

Apply by: 02/09/2025

Salary + Benefits: CIRCA £62,000 dependant on experience

At Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility, we offer our diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. Every day, 80,000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

Alstom is the UK & Ireland’s leading supplier of new trains and train services, and a leading signalling and rail infrastructure provider.Alstom have built, or are building, just under 40% of the UK mainline train fleet; as well as the entire fleets in service with London Underground and Dublin Luas. We provide the widest range of smart solutions in the rail market, from innovative high-speed rolling stock, metros and trams to maintenance, modernisation, infrastructure and signalling.

Your future role

The Project Manager (PM) is responsible for driving the Projects Governance Processes and maintaining consistency of approach within each of the Functions.

You will support the Functions (e.g. Engineering, Fleet, Production and Procurement) in establishing and maintaining Detailed Project Schedules for the key work pillars applicable to the Project. You will also be involved in ensuring that Project reporting and Key Indicators are reviewed and actioned as required by the Functions.

We’ll look to you for:

• To manage the Project Master Schedule, ensuring that all functional schedules are maintained, integrated and harmonised.
• Ensure L1 plans are maintained and action plans are clear. Lead and support the project team, making sure they are clear on roles and responsibilities and deliverables.
• Ensure actions plans are maintained and required functions are engaged.
• Lead the project CCB ( Change control board) and maintain the CCT. ( Change control tool)
• Support any required Project reporting for the Lead Programme Manager/ General Manager
• Ensure specified work packages are delivered on time and to budget (e.g. winterisation, summarisation, CPVs ( Customer Proposed Variation ), ( , VOs ( Variation orders) , long term repairs and other internal change packages of work).
• Is responsible for applying and implementation of the key Project Management Processes, applicable tools, governance and communication.
• Support the Lead Programme Manager and General manager with internal/external reporting and action planning.

All about you

We value passion and attitude over experience. That’s why we don’t expect you to have every single skill. Instead, we’ve listed some that we think will help you succeed and grow in this role:

• Computer Literate – Knowledge of Word, Excel, Power Point, Power BI
• Excellent communication skills at all levels.
• Attention to detail and clear levels of ownership.
• Visionary attitude that the job is far from complete.
• Previous experience in project management/planning role – in supplier and customer environments.

Things you’ll enjoy

Join us on a life-long transformative journey – the rail industry is here to stay, so you can grow and develop new skills and experiences throughout your career.

You’ll also:

• Enjoy stability, challenges and a long-term career free from boring daily routines
• Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues
• Contribute to innovative projects
• Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries
• Benefit from our investment in your development, through award-winning learning
• Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life, medical, pension)

You don’t need to be a train enthusiast to thrive with us. We guarantee that when you step onto one of our trains with your friends or family, you’ll be proud. If you’re up for the challenge, we’d love to hear from you!

What we offer

We offer a highly competitive remuneration package, 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, with the opportunity to buy or sell holiday. Contributed healthcare, life assurance, an excellent company-contributed pension scheme, and a wide range of flexible benefits that you can tailor to suit your lifestyle.

Alstom is the leading company in the mobility sector, solving the most interesting challenges for tomorrow’s mobility. That’s why we value inquisitive and innovative people who are passionate about working together to reinvent mobility, making it smarter and more sustainable. Day after day, we are building an agile, inclusive, and responsible culture, where a diverse group of people are offered opportunities to learn, grow and advance in their careers, with options across functions and geographic locations. Are you ready to join a truly international community of great people on a challenging journey with a tangible impact and purpose?

Equal opportunity statement:

Alstom is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all our employees are encouraged to reach their full potential, and individual differences are valued and respected. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by local law.

As a 'Disability Confident' employer, we will interview all disabled job applicants who match the essential criteria of the job description or specification. We will consider flexible working requests for all roles unless operational requirements prevent otherwise.