Contracts / Project Manager - Rail sector

Job Title: Contracts / Project Manager (Rail)

Business Area: Electrical Contracting

Job Role

Reporting to the Business Manager the role will be to support the Rail Project team in the Operational management and development of the Rail sector for the maintenance and construction activities, including operational, financial, customer and employee strategy within the business.

As a Contracts /Project Manager, you will have the responsibility for ensuring a continuous pipeline of work for the business through the development of new and existing clients.

The company provides a range of contracting and rotating machine services, as well as support products. The company is an engineering authority with a strategic global geographical presence and works to meet the unique needs of its clients.

A unique experience working for a business that values autonomy by gifting employees with responsibility and ownership in their field of speciality.

Key Responsibilities & Accountability

Working as part of the management team to achieve the overall objectives of the business unit by driving high standards of safety, work and continuous improvement in process and quality of operations

Assist with the management of the P&L, budget and commercial responsibility of the profit, including cash flow and collection

Assisting with the development and delivery of budgets in line with forecasts and expectations

Ensure compliance with all Company Policies. Particular attention is drawn to the requirement to manage operational delivery in accordance with the Companies Safety Rules

Assisting with the processes and procedures to achieve right first time and customer satisfaction

Understanding contracts, interpret and implement appropriate controls

Understanding the market, identifying and delivering new opportunities to tender

Setting clear and measurable goals and objectives to develop a culture of performance linked to the overall strategy to drive performance

Proactively manage costs and improve efficiency to increase business performance and profitability

Take a role in all HR activities within the Rail Business unit, coaching and developing the workforce Ensure quality, health and safety standards are maintained in accordance with company policies and relevant legislation

Working closely with the Health and Safety team and actively involved with future RISQS audits

Assisting the Operations Manager with any other duties as and when required

Essential:

Demonstrable experience of managing a team within the rail sector

Demonstrable experience of understanding and managing P&L, budget control, commercial and financial acumen

Customer focused thinker with outstanding interpersonal skills for communication at all levels

Excellent people management skills with the ability to lead, motivate and develop workforce

Possess excellent technical knowledge of the Rail HV & LV market and electrical industry

Degree or relevant experience in managing an engineering business

PTS/ IOSH/ SMSTS Health & Safety for Managers

Benefits: You’ll receive benefits including a Company Car / Cash allowance, competitive pension scheme and life insurance, enhanced annual leave allowance plus bank holidays and a Company contributed gym subsidy payment. You’ll also have access to additional benefits such as an employee assistance programme, substantial courses, career developing training events and employee discounts.