Senior Project Manager; PMCM Rail

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We are a diverse, inclusive and enthusiastic team of Project, Commercial and Design Managers working in the Rail sector, focussed on the common goal of delivering solutions for our clients. Our passion comes from creating and shaping the built environment through tailored project delivery as we strive to be the best in class.

As a Senior Project Manager in the PMCM Rail team you will be responsible for leading the delivery of complex rail projects of regional, national, and international significance. You will ensure that the projects are delivered safely, at high quality, on time, and within budget.

• Coordinating relevant disciplines through project meetings and target‑led workshops, enabling critical issues to be resolved in a timely manner, and ensuring the 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 a principal point of contact for the client, ensuring their needs and expectations are met through both the design and construction phases.
• Developing and managing Client relationships, through effective listening and influencing skills.
• Be accountable for monthly project reports and data‑based scenarios, to provide senior managers clarity of project position.
• Leading the engagement 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 line with contract rules of engagement (including NEC3/4).
• Managing project budgets, including cost estimation, tracking, and reporting.
• Optimising resource utilisation and ensuring 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 while 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.
• Creating, managing and actioning 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.
• Creating, managing and actioning detailed project plans, including timelines, budgets, resource allocation, and risk management.
• Overseeing project execution, ensuring adherence to project plans and schedules.
• Accountable for project progress, identifying potential issues, and implementing corrective actions.
• Driving innovative design and construction solutions and implementing processes to enhance project efficiency and productivity. Evaluating and integrating new technologies and methodologies to improve project performance.
• A degree in a relevant engineering or management discipline (such as project or construction management, engineering, science, or building).
• Chartered membership of a relevant professional body, or nearing completion of this status would be advantageous.
• APM / MSP / PMI / PRINCE2 / Six Sigma certifications are considered beneficial.
• Experience in project management, including technical and project management and project controls.
• Experience working on significant projects with demonstrated client‑side project delivery (design and build).
• Experience working with organisations such as Network Rail, HS2, TfGM, and other rail‑related entities is seen as advantageous.
• Proven ability…