Project Manager, Operations Manager, Program ​/ Project Manager

Overview

Make your mark with Colas Rail UK. At Colas Rail, differences matter. Join a team where being your authentic self is respected, encouraged, and vital to our success. You will be welcomed into an inclusive team with a close-knit, familial culture. You will have opportunities to help transform transportation, set new standards, and dare to be different.

Colas Rail is a leading rail infrastructure business with on track plant and freight capabilities. We deliver transport solutions for sustainable mobility and are part of the Colas Group. Our values are Respect, Commitment, Pioneering and Sharing.

The Project Manager is responsible for the day-to-day management of the project within the Alliance in support of the Project Director. The role includes coordination and facilitation of all processes to minimise impact and disruption on existing operations throughout the project lifecycle. They will have strong knowledge of commercial management to ensure the project is taken into tram operation safely, on time and under budget.

They will be responsible for resource planning within the project and ensuring the correct level of resource to meet key milestones.

• Knowledge of project delivery in a civils environment
• Ability to manage project plans, budgets and workforce
• Managing several project sections simultaneously with the support of junior project managers
• Experience of managing multi-disciplinary project teams
• Experience of delivering within an effective safety culture in a high risk environment

• Relevant Degree
• Recognised Project Management qualification
• Membership (or working towards membership) of the Association for Project Management or other professional body

• Lead the different discipline teams throughout the project maintaining a ‘Best for Alliance’ environment.
• Delivery of key elements of the BEE Project in a safe and environmentally responsible manner to time, cost and quality, in accordance with the Alliance Principles.
• Agreeing timescales, costs and resources needed to deliver a project
• Drawing up a detailed plan for how to achieve each stage of a project
• Selecting and leading a project team
• Directing a multi-disciplinary Construction and Rail team
• Communicating with staff at every level in a calm, personable way
• Overseeing several sections of the projects at the same time
• Ensuring that each stage of the project happens on time, on budget and to a high standard
• Reporting regularly on progress to the Project Director and stakeholders
• Resolving any issues or delays

• Competitive Salary
• 26 days Annual Leave
• Industry leading Life Assurance
• Healthcare Cash Plan
• Wellbeing Employee Assistant Programme
• Pension Scheme
• Eye Care Vouchers
• Long Service Award
• Season Ticket Loan

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and offer flexible adjustments to the interview process. We are part of the Disability Confidence Scheme with a Guaranteed Interview if you meet minimum requirements. Work-life balance is important, and flexible working options are available where feasible and role-dependent.