Project Manager in Hilton

Job Location: Derby (DE24 8AA) - In Person

Rate: £55,000

Hours: 37 Per Week (Mon-Thurs: 7am-3:30pm | Fri: 7am-12:30pm)

Benefits:

• 25 days Holiday + bank holidays
• 4% pension scheme
• Training and development
• Clear pathways for career progression
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Wellbeing support + access to a virtual GP service
• Death in service benefit (3x annual salary)

Role Summary: A pivotal role in delivering projects safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. You will be responsible for defining clear project objectives aligned to business strategy, securing stakeholder commitment, and leading the end-to-end delivery of projects. This is a hands-on role requiring strong leadership, organisation, and stakeholder management skills. You will oversee all aspects of project governance, risk management, and resource planning, ensuring robust controls and processes are in place to support effective decision-making and successful outcomes. This role is primarily office-based; however, there will be an expectation to spend up to two days per week on customer sites, depending on project requirements and business needs. Flexibility will be required to accommodate travel and on-site engagements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Define project scope & develop project plans based on inspection findings
• Manage project delivery, including schedules, progress tracking, and key milestones
• Lead stakeholder engagement, ensuring clear, consistent communication and reporting throughout the project lifecycle
• Coordinate and motivate cross-functional teams, including Engineering, Operations, and site-based welders
• Plan and manage resources, logistics, and timelines to ensure efficient and effective project execution
• Identify, assess, and manage project risks, issues, and changes to scope
• Oversee technical queries (TQs) and ensure alignment and accuracy of project documentation
• Monitor project performance to ensure delivery within budget and in line with required standards
• Maintain effective governance, reporting structures, and project controls
• Coordinate site access, permits, and safety documentation, including WPP and RAMS

Requirements:

• Experienced Project Manager with a proven track record of delivering projects in a fast-paced, delivery-focused environment.
• Rail industry experience is a must at this stage.
• Project management qualifications are a big bonus.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders.
• Strong planning, organization and problem-solving skills.
• A credible communicator who can translate complex information into practical, accessible insights.
• Resilient and proactive mindset.
• Demonstrate high levels of integrity and accountability, ensuring projects are delivered in line with agreed scope, time, cost, and quality expectations.
• Experience working with technical or engineering documentation is essential.

Company Summary: Independent supplier of engineering services to the Rail Industry specialising in the development and execution of repair processes for rolling stock vehicle structures and components applying a consultative engineering approach. Extensive knowledge and experience of railway vehicles, they recover asset value and structural integrity for major railway ROSCO's and TOC's by carrying out on-site repairs, integrated with depot services ensuring visibility and traceability of work, while minimising vehicle downtime.