Rail Senior Project Manager

Full Job Description

The opportunity

Project: We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to join our Rail division within our Transportation Business Unit. This is a privileged opportunity to support our continued growth with one of our Strategic Clients.  

At Mace, we bring people together to help connect friends and families, to support communities and businesses, and to leave a positive legacy wherever we work. 

We have delivered some of the most complex and prestigious transport infrastructure throughout the United Kingdom – working with passionate individuals who will thrive and excel as we continue to redefine the boundaries of ambition. 
While you will lead in the delivery of infrastructure projects delivering a new depot ahead of the new fleet arriving, joining Mace is an opportunity to join a company that believes in your individuality, your potential, and we will support you in developing your career.  

Your responsibilities will include:

•    Planning and managing the effective delivery of assigned projects. 
•   Providing direction and supervision to the assigned project delivery team and supporting staff. 
•    Ensuring that assigned projects are planned and managed in accordance with regulatory H&S standards, policies and procedures. 
•    Establishing and maintaining a good, professional, and pro-active working relationship with the Contractor/Delivery partner's project management team where applicable to ensure delivery of intended business benefits. 
•    Within agreed authority levels, negotiate, procure, and authorise all project contracts and variations.
•    Responsible for the financial cost management of the project(s), ensuring that works are completed within allocated budget and cost performance measures / indices are reported and adhered to. 
•    Ensuring compliance with relevant governance and other forms of assurance. 
•    Preparing and presenting periodic reports. 
•    Coordinating assigned projects with internal and external stakeholders. 

About you

You have a professional qualification in Project Management, such as PRINCE2 or APMP along with good knowledge and understanding of project and programme management methodologies and their practical application in a transport setting. 

You are digitally savvy, can build lasting client relationships and lead strong, motivated teams. You will have a construction or project management background and be hungry to grow your career and enjoy the opportunities Mace has to offer.

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