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As the Senior Project Manager you will be a key individual in driving the growth of the rail infrastructure business; managing the full life cycle of electrical control systems / systems integration projects. Working closely with the Head of Sales, you will build client confidence, while overseeing the delivery of projects, managing to successful completion.

This is a great opportunity to make a significant impact and increase your professional and personal development.

Senior Project Manager - Rail

£70,000-£80,000 + Up to 10% Bonus, Car Allowance (£6k), BUPA, Life Cover

Telford, Shropshire - Hybrid Working

Ref: 24180

Senior Project Manager - Rail - The Role:

• Lead and manage complex Transport infrastructure projects from inception to completion, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope and on budget
• Collaborate with the Head of Sales within this market to develop new business opportunities and win projects within the rail sector
• Oversee and manage multiple projects that may evolve into a program of work, ensuring individual project objectives are met
• Provide leadership and guidance to project teams, fostering a collaborative and high-performance environment
• Manage contract negotiations, change control, quality, risk and schedule management to meet the project requirements while minimising risks and maximising opportunities
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, stakeholders, and internal teams.
• Provide expertise and direction in the areas of site installation, electrical engineering, control systems, safety systems, commissioning and systems management
• Ensure effective communication of project progress, issues and resolutions to senior management

Qualifications:

• Ideally Chartered Engineer with recognised Project Management Qualification (i.e. APM, PMI etc) and Degree in a relevant engineering discipline

Experience & Skills:

• Minimum 10+ years of experience delivering complex projects with multiple clients.
• Proven track record in delivering large-scale Automation Infrastructure projects on time, to budget and to quality standards
• Strong organisational, interpersonal, and leadership skills, with the ability to motivate teams and support their growth
• Must have significant experience managing NEC3/NEC4 contracts
• Experience in program and project management, site installation, control systems, safety systems, commissioning, and systems management
• Understand the infrastructure industry regulatory requirements
• Ability to build strong relationships with customers and internal colleagues
• Comfortable interacting with senior management
• Effective communicator with strong verbal and written skills; adept at presenting to all levels of the organisation
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making skills

An excellent opportunity to play a pivotal role in the growth and development of this expanding business sector.

For further information call Sharon Hill

Available on: 01902212000 or 07764208419

Or email: Sharon.Hill@automationexperts.co.uk