Electrical Project Manager - Rail

Rail Project Manager - Manchester

To operate within an existing profit centre within an established business unit located in Manchester with the responsibility for operational, financial, customer and employee strategy within the designated project/s.

As the Rail Project Manager, you will have the responsibility for introducing and maintaining pipeline of work for the business through the development of new and existing clients.

Key Responsibilities and Accountability

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

• Responsible for individual Rail projects. Developing and delivering budgets in line with forecasts and expectations

• Management of the Rail projects, processes, and procedures to achieve right first time and customer satisfaction

• Understanding contracts to read, interpret and implement appropriate controls utilising support from the management and Commercial team as required

• Define the project scope and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders ensuring technical feasibility and resource allocation

• Seeking out and developing new and existing Rail opportunities, generating quotations and delivering opportunities to tender

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

• Proactively manage costs and improve efficiency to increase profit centre performance and profitability

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

• Ensuring health and safety standards are maintained in accordance with company policies and relevant legislation Qualifications, Experience & Personal Attributes

• Demonstrable experience of developing and managing a team

• 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 detailed knowledge of the HV/LV electrical engineering services industry and markets

• Recognised Electrical qualifications – NVQ Level 3 and above

• 5 years plus relevant experience in managing Rail projects

• IOSH /SMSTS H&S for Managers • A Higher Qualification in Electrical Engineering desirable
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed