Rail Scheme Project Managers

Locations: London or Cardiff

Salary: Competitive Salary & Benefits

Egis is a global consulting and engineering firm working in construction, transport and mobility services. Joining our Group and its 18,000 employees means, above all, sharing our values as a people-first company, strongly committed to sustainability and innovation.

In the UK, we are delivering some of the most iconic projects which help connect people, protect our environment and meet emission reduction targets. We work in the transport and energy sectors, providing consultancy, engineering and operations services for clients such as major airports, governments, regulators, cities and Rail and road operators.

With over 50 years of experience in the rail industry, we’ve delivered complex and challenging multidisciplinary projects all over the world. Our expertise extends to depots, operations, maintenance analytics and asset management across all aspects of rail, including transport, technical and sustainability assessments and systems infrastructure.

We are recruiting for Rail Scheme Project Managers based in London or Cardiff. You will be working with our Engineering Consultancy Services to safely deliver £10-100m portfolios of challenging rail infrastructure projects, for clients such as Network Rail, Transport for London (TFL), HS2, Train Operating Companies and many more. You will be working with a high performing team and will be instrumental in the growth of Egis.

Responsibilities:

• Plan and manage a portfolio of non-complex or packages throughout the complete project lifecycle using various delivery methodologies i.e., GRIP and PACE.
• Responsible for compliance with relevant health and safety legislation and championing the Health and Safety culture, resolving arising issues or escalating as appropriate and ensuring safe delivery in line with the corporate safety vision. Undertake safety tours for all on site works.
• Responsible for complex internal and external stakeholder engagement/management. Agree project requirements with the Project Sponsor to ensure that business objectives are met.
• Responsible for the day-to-day management of project governance, reporting and control structures, with issues, risks and decisions escalated through the agreed Governance arrangements as appropriate. Ensure sufficient financial authority is secured prior to commencing projects.
• Discuss contract strategy with key internal stakeholders. Produce Invitation to Tender documentation and manage procurement events to secure all necessary contracts for successful portfolio delivery.
• Establish and maintain a collaborative, professional and pro-active working relationship with delivery contractors/partners’ project management and site teams to ensure safe and successful delivery of project requirements.
• Responsible for securing all possession access, negotiating with the wider Network Rail business, Train Operating Companies and Freight Operating Companies.
• Identify and manage any interfaces and dependencies between the assigned project and other ongoing network activities/projects.

Profile

• Rail experience is essential.
• Relevant experience in project management and delivering complex rail projects.
• Procurement and post contract management experience (NR suite of contracts/NEC3).
• Knowledge of Network Rail’s Engineering Management of Projects standard.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• General knowledge of Health, Safety and Environmental Regulations.
• Capable of building collaborative relationships.
• Commercial and financial understanding and knowledge.
• Membership of the Association for Project.
• Management or other professional body e.g. APM, IRSE, IMechE, PWI – desirable.
• A degree or equivalent – desirable.

Right to work in the UK

What’s in it for you:

By joining Egis, as well as receiving a competitive salary, you’ll also have the opportunity to explore flexible working arrangements.

27 days’ annual leave rising 1 day a year (up to 28 days a year) on top of bank holidays.

• Annual Bonus, depending on level.
• Private medical insurance for you and your family.
• Life Assurance Bereavement Support Service.
• Cycle to work Scheme.
• Eye Care Vouchers with Specsavers.
• Travel Loans.
• Mobile Phone Allowance of £30 per month.
• Healthcare – Individual or family based on employee level.
• Workplace Nursery Scheme.
• Electric Car Scheme.
• Training & Development.

We are committed to our planet.

In each project we design, engineer and operate we care deeply about the legacy we’re leaving behind. As part of our team, you’ll have a unique opportunity to use your skills and expertise to shape a better future for our communities in the UK, and all around the globe.

Our commitment is translated in the work carried out by our Egis Foundation, which funds concrete actions to address the climate crisis and is focused on educational and social initiatives that will help in the responsible and sustainable shift towards a sustainable world.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

We are an Equal Opportunities employer, and we strive to build a workforce that truly reflects the communities we represent. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and any other protected characteristic. If you decide to apply for an opportunity with us, your application will be assessed based purely on your experience, the essential and desirable criteria, and your suitability for the role. We value each and every one’s contribution as this builds our culture and means that if you work with us, you will be included, listened to, and respected.

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