Contracts / Project Manager - Rail sector

Reporting to the Business Manager, the role will be to support the Rail Project team in the operational management and development of the Rail sector for maintenance and construction activities, including operational, financial, customer and employee strategy within the business.

As a Contracts / Project Manager, you will have the responsibility for ensuring a continuous pipeline of work for the business through the development of new and existing clients. The company provides a range of contracting and rotating machine services, as well as support products. The company is an engineering authority with a strategic global geographical presence and works to meet the unique needs of its clients.

A unique experience working for a business that values autonomy by gifting employees with responsibility and ownership in their field of speciality.

• Working as part of the management team to achieve the overall objectives of the business unit by driving high standards of safety, work and continuous improvement in process and quality of operations.
• Assist with the management of the P&L, budget and commercial responsibility of the profit, including cash flow and collection.
• Assisting with the development and delivery of budgets in line with forecasts and expectations.
• Ensure compliance with all Company Policies, particularly in managing operational delivery in accordance with the Companies Safety Rules.
• Assisting with the processes and procedures to achieve right first time and customer satisfaction.
• Understanding contracts, interpreting and implementing appropriate controls.
• Understanding the market, identifying and delivering new opportunities to tender.
• Setting clear and measurable goals and objectives to develop a culture of performance linked to the overall strategy to drive performance.
• Proactively manage costs and improve efficiency to increase business performance and profitability.
• Take a role in all HR activities within the Rail Business unit, coaching and developing the workforce.
• Ensure quality, health and safety standards are maintained in accordance with company policies and relevant legislation.
• Working closely with the Health and Safety team and actively involved with future RISQS audits.
• Assisting the Operations Manager with any other duties as and when required.

• Demonstrable experience of managing a team within the rail sector.
• Demonstrable experience of understanding and managing P&L, budget control, commercial and financial acumen.
• 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 excellent technical knowledge of the Rail HV & LV market and electrical industry.
• Degree or relevant experience in managing an engineering business.
• PTS/ IOSH/ SMSTS Health & Safety for Managers.

You’ll receive benefits including a Company Car / Cash allowance, competitive pension scheme and life insurance, enhanced annual leave allowance plus bank holidays and a Company contributed gym subsidy payment. You’ll also have access to additional benefits such as an employee assistance programme, substantial courses, career developing training events and employee discounts.