Project Controls Manager

With more than 5,000 employees, ScotRail plays a vital role in serving the people and communities of Scotland. We recognise a modern and diverse workforce, encouraged to use their talents, and develop their skills, is integral to our success in serving and reflecting the communities of Scotland. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and have also set ourselves ambitious sustainability targets including having a carbon-free railway in Scotland by 2035.

To ensure successful project delivery, ScotRail must ensure that projects are resourced accordingly and that the necessary level of focus and attention is given to ensure a successful outcome in line with commitments. Develop and monitor the effective use of project controls and ensure governance of project delivery as well as creating and maintaining detailed programmes to manage delivery. The role ensures that all reporting and documentation is updated and liaises with the project team daily to ensure the latest position and associated risks are captured.

What you bring ……

• A highly motivated and flexible individual with excellent interpersonal and project planning and organisational skills.
• A high level of attention to detail and excellent presentation and communication skills written and verbal.
• Customer focused and an effective team player who can demonstrate individual initiative.
• Ability to work under pressure whilst remaining calm and be professional and discreet.
• Able to represent ScotRail with key stakeholders.
• Highly proficient in MS Excel, PowerPoint and Project or Programme Management tool such as Primavera as well as knowledge of databases such as SharePoint and organising and creating files.
• Knowledge of finance principles and cost management essential.
• Experience of managing control logs (RAID) including risk management essential.
• Previous Project or Programme Control management experience essential and knowledge of the UK rail industry desirable.

Hours of work: This post works Monday – Friday and will be based at Atrium Court, Waterloo Street, Glasgow for at least 3 days per week with some flexibility around core hours and some home working possible if it suits the requirements of the role at the time.

We offer an attractive reference salary of £45,000 - £52,656 per annum.

What we offer you

• Contributory Final Salary Pension scheme
• Free and reduced rate rail travel for you and your family, where applicable.
• Generous holiday allowance
• Enhanced company sick pay and family leave including maternity, paternity and adoption
• Life Insurance cover for 4 x annual salary
• Contributory lifestyle benefit options including discounts at hundreds of retailers, cycle to work scheme, discounted gym memberships and healthcare cashback plan

Please note that due to the volume of interest received these vacancies could close prior to the published date.

Selection process: Candidates short-listed will be invited to attend a competency-based interview. The final stage will be the completion of a medical questionnaire. Appointees must provide a basic disclosure Scotland check and at least 2 satisfactory references and complete a six-month probation period.

Equal Opportunities ScotRail is six times accredited as a Top Employer, has achieved Leaders in Diversity and is a Disability Confident Employer. We value, celebrate, and respect the diversity our people and aim to inspire, attract, retain, and develop the best talent. Because we value diversity and the benefits it brings, we want to continue improving the diversity of our people and particularly welcome applications from women, young people, LGBT+ people, people with a disability, and people from ethnically diverse backgrounds.