Project Manager in Cardiff

55,000

70,000
Are you a Project Manager looking to work for a worldwide consultancy firm?

ABOUT THE COMPANY

My client is a consulting and engineering firm working in construction, transport, and mobility services. They work in the transport and energy sectors, providing consultancy, engineering, and operations services for clients such as major airports, governments, regulators, cities, and rail and road operators.

They have over 50 years of experience in the rail industry and have delivered complex and challenging multidisciplinary projects all over the world. They specialise in depots, operations, maintenance analytics, and asset management across all aspects of rail, including transport, technical and sustainability assessments, and systems infrastructure.

ABOUT THE ROLE

They are looking for Project Managers to join their Engineering Consultancy Services Business Unit to safely deliver £50-100m portfolios of challenging rail infrastructure projects, for clients such as Network Rail, Transport for London, HS2, and Train Operating Companies. You will be responsible for leading a high-performing team and will be instrumental in the growth of the company.

You will be based out of the Wales office which is in Cardiff.

  • Plan and manage a portfolio of non-complex/complex projects throughout the complete project lifecycle.
  • Responsible for providing a clear vision and team direction by leading a high-performing team through the effective management, development, and empowerment of staff.
  • Responsible for providing effective performance and development management responsibilities for any direct reports, with regards to appraisals and performance management, (such that poor performance is identified and addressed and good performance is recognised and rewarded).
  • Responsible for compliance with relevant health and safety legislation and championing the Health and Safety culture, resolving arising issues or escalating as appropriate, and ensuring safe delivery in line with the corporate safety vision.
  • Accountable for complex internal and external stakeholder engagement/management. Agree on project requirements with the Project Sponsor to ensure that business objectives are met.
  • Propose and agree on contract strategy with key internal stakeholders. Produce Invitations to Tender documentation and manage procurement events to secure all necessary contracts for successful portfolio delivery.
  • Lead on post-contract management, including management of early warnings, contract change, and change control.
  • Retain full control of project programmes, integrate supply chain programmes, and challenge slippage. Work collaboratively to develop and implement mitigation measures.
  • Responsible for the day-to-day management of project governance, reporting, and control structures, with issues, risks, and decisions escalated through the agreed Governance arrangements as appropriate.
  • Lead all financial reporting, including periodic senior management board meetings.

REQUIREMENTS

  • Member of the Association of Project Management (or equivalent)
  • A degree or equivalent
  • Relevant experience in project management and delivering complex rail projects
  • Experience implementing GRIP, PACE, Pathway or other project management methodologies
  • Strong NEC3 contract administration experience
  • Ability to integrate project programmes (P6 and/or MSP)
  • Strong financial management/control experience
  • Chartered Project Manager or working towards
  • NEC ECC Project Manager Accreditation
  • Right to work in the UK

 

REWARDS AND BENEFITS

You will be offered a salary of between £55,000 and £70,000 per annum in addition to:

  • Annual Bonus up to 10% bonus, depending on level
  • Private medical insurance For you and your family
  • Life Assurance Bereavement Support Service
  • Cycle to work Scheme
  • Eye Care Vouchers with Specsavers
  • Travel Loans
  • Mobile Phone Allowance of £30 per month
  • Healthcare – Individual or family based on employee level
  • Workplace Nursery Scheme
  • Electric Car Scheme
  • Training & Development

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About this Recruiter

Alex Jacobs
Consultant

A bit about me

I have worked in construction recruitment for three years. I started working in the blue-collar sector but have turned my attention to white-collar recruitment here at Cityscape. I specialise in civil engineering opportunities – working with both Tier 1 and 2 clients in the highways, utilities, rail and water sectors. Before working in recruitment, I spent 20 years in the Arts where I was lucky enough to travel the world. But there are always more places to see so, travel remains important to me. I am into sports and am an avid supporter of Tottenham Hotspur. I have a wife and two children and live in Aylesbury. Most of my spare time involves parenting and entertaining the kids.
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