Senior Project Manager - Rail
- Recruiter
- Confidential
- Location
-
London
South East EnglandUnited Kingdom
- Salary
- Competitive
- Posted
- 07 Apr 2021
- Closes
- 05 May 2021
- Job Title
- Project Manager
- Category
- Professional Services
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Project Manager, to join our busy and expanding London Infrastructure business, supporting our clients deliver a range of rail projects and programmes across London and the South East of England.
Owing to the complex nature of the works involved, this role will suit Senior Project Managers from a rail background with proven experience and understanding of rail processes. NEC accreditation is also preferred.
At Turner & Townsend Project Managers handle commissions of varying sizes, depending upon the complexity of the project, etc. Typically, projects fall within the GBP1m to GBP10m range. When in a supporting role, the project size may be far greater.
MAIN PURPOSE OF ROLE:
* To lead Project Management Commissions, taking responsibility for end to end service delivery.
* To provide support on major Project Management Commissions, taking responsibility for an aspect of service delivery.
* To ensure that client objectives are met and that projects are delivered to time and cost targets and the appropriate quality standards.
* Supporting clients make informed decisions, as they transition to Net Zero and deal with wider changes to make themselves more sustainable.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
* Preparing and maintaining definitions of project requirements
* Helping to establish the overall success criteria for the project, including time, cost, technical and performance parameters
* Establishing effective project governance, processes and systems to be utilised throughout project
* Preparing and maintaining schedules of activity, including producing the master project plan
* Managing the development of the project in accordance with approved plans and targets
* Developing and implementing resource plans and procurement of resources
* Leading and facilitating the overall cross–functional project team
* Monitoring and applying performance management techniques
* Managing the change control process
* Developing and agreeing budgets and controlling forecast and actual costs against them
* Managing the flow of project information between the team and the client, through regular meetings and written communications
* Identifying and monitoring project risks and planning and implementing risk mitigations
* Preparing formal project progress and other reports
* Taking a leading role in interfacing with the client, other consultants, and managing stakeholders at all project stages
* Advising the client regarding Health & Safety and Environmental issues and risks
Owing to the complex nature of the works involved, this role will suit Senior Project Managers from a rail background with proven experience and understanding of rail processes. NEC accreditation is also preferred.
At Turner & Townsend Project Managers handle commissions of varying sizes, depending upon the complexity of the project, etc. Typically, projects fall within the GBP1m to GBP10m range. When in a supporting role, the project size may be far greater.
MAIN PURPOSE OF ROLE:
* To lead Project Management Commissions, taking responsibility for end to end service delivery.
* To provide support on major Project Management Commissions, taking responsibility for an aspect of service delivery.
* To ensure that client objectives are met and that projects are delivered to time and cost targets and the appropriate quality standards.
* Supporting clients make informed decisions, as they transition to Net Zero and deal with wider changes to make themselves more sustainable.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
* Preparing and maintaining definitions of project requirements
* Helping to establish the overall success criteria for the project, including time, cost, technical and performance parameters
* Establishing effective project governance, processes and systems to be utilised throughout project
* Preparing and maintaining schedules of activity, including producing the master project plan
* Managing the development of the project in accordance with approved plans and targets
* Developing and implementing resource plans and procurement of resources
* Leading and facilitating the overall cross–functional project team
* Monitoring and applying performance management techniques
* Managing the change control process
* Developing and agreeing budgets and controlling forecast and actual costs against them
* Managing the flow of project information between the team and the client, through regular meetings and written communications
* Identifying and monitoring project risks and planning and implementing risk mitigations
* Preparing formal project progress and other reports
* Taking a leading role in interfacing with the client, other consultants, and managing stakeholders at all project stages
* Advising the client regarding Health & Safety and Environmental issues and risks