Rail Projects Manager

The Rail Projects Manager is responsible for managing and coordinating all aspects of railway inspection surveys, from planning, execution to data analysis and reporting. This role involves overseeing field operations (worldwide), leading a large team of data processors and delivery technicians, and ensuring the successful completion of projects on time and within budget. The RPM collaborates with clients, data capture and processing teams and other stakeholders to deliver accurate and reliable data for decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for timely delivery of all railway inspection projects, working closely with various sub-teams who carry their own responsibilities.
• Demonstrate a clear understanding of the proposal, specification, and contracted scope of works for each project.
• Build and maintain robust programmes to achieve timely project delivery.
• Identification and mitigation of commercial risks.
• Tracking project budgets to minimise the risk of overspend.
• Ensure compliance with Zetica and our client’s health and safety process.
• Provide professional and timely communication with customers, subcontractors, and colleagues.
• Maintain regular consultation with the data capture team to ensure that robust planning for all surveys is carried out well in advance of any survey and that the surveys are executed according to plan.
• Acting as a liaison between the data capture, data processing, data delivery and management teams.
• Ensuring that deliverables meet all requirements from the project specification.

Full training for this specialist role will be provided.

Requirements

• Project planning and delivery: Proven ability to scope, schedule, and deliver projects on time and within budget.
• Leadership and team coordination: Strong leadership skills with experience managing multiple teams.
• Risk management: Skilled in identifying potential risks and implementing mitigation strategies.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication, with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Problem solving: Proactive in identifying issues and developing effective solutions under pressure.
• Budget management: Experience managing project finances, forecast and spend.
• Account management: Confident at building and maintaining strong client relationships.
• Familiarity with a range of project management methodologies e.g. waterfall, agile.
• Technical understanding: Ability to interpret technical requirements and collaborate with technical teams to ensure a compliant delivery.
• Tools proficiency: Proficient with PM tools such as MS Project or Jira.

The Team

You will be working as part of the Rail Department, liaising with managers across the various teams that are involved in project execution and delivery.

Selection process

• Candidates will be shortlisted based on aptitude, experience, and qualifications.
• Candidates may be contacted for a brief 15-minute chat before an invitation to interview.
• Shortlisted candidates will only be considered following submission of a CV and covering letter explaining who you are and why this role is of interest to you.
• You will be required to do a short skills test.
• The final decision will be made based on the interview performance and overall assessment of aptitude and your CV and letter submission.
• You will need to have a full and manual driving licence.