Rail Project Manager
8 days ago
London
Title: Rail Project Manager Salary: Up to £65k ~ some flex. Location: Holborn ~ 3 days in office weekly Overview: La Fosse have partnered with an international market-leading media brands, broadcasting, and outdoor organisation who are looking for an enhanced Project Manager to join their team to deliver complex projects across a £200 million infrastructure programme for a Transportation client. Key Responsibilities: • Accountable for the successful management and delivery of the Projects to budget, to scope, and safety, whilst adhering to the requirements and CDM regulations 2015., • Create comprehensive project plans, detailing budgets, timelines, and resource allocation., • Guide Project Managers through all project phases, from scoping and design to construction and commissioning, ensuring projects meet goals and deadlines., • Conduct risk assessments, develop mitigation plans, and address project-related issues., • Supervise contractors to ensure adherence to project scope, specifications, and safety standards., • Lead budgeting and forecasting for CAPEX projects, ensuring expenditures stay within approved limits., • Work with finance and procurement teams to optimize costs, negotiate contracts, and oversee contractor performance., • Coordinate with engineering, procurement, operations, finance, and other departments to align on project objectives., • Act as the main contact for internal and external stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and collaborative decision-making., • Manage contractor relationships to ensure compliance with project standards and specifications., • Ensure all CAPEX projects adhere to regulatory, safety, and environmental standards, as well as company policies., • Implement quality control and assurance processes to maintain high standards throughout the project lifecycle., • Conduct post-project reviews to identify lessons learned, best practices, and areas for improvement., • Keep detailed project records, including progress reports, budget updates, and meeting minutes., • Provide regular updates to senior management on project status, risks, and performance metrics., • Oversee the preparation of project closeout documentation and manage the transition of completed projects to sales and operations. Experience Needed: • 5+ years experience managing projects across Rail projects., • Project Management professional qualification .i.e. Prince2, PMI, PMP, etc., • Ability to operate within construction contract frameworks, NEC, JCT,CCN etc and ensure these are effectively administered., • Delivery of construction installation and commissioning projects ideally on roadside, highway or rail., • Managing contractors and suppliers, working within NEC3/4 or similar contract management environments., • Adherence to CDM regulations 2015 and evidence of safety-first site management and auditing., • Excellent IT skills including working knowledge of Microsoft Office Word, Excel and PowerPoint; planning systems (Primavera P6) and document management systems (ASite), • Project Management (e.g. APM, Prince II Practioner), • Experience leading Project Manager direct reports.