Senior Project Manager
As Senior Project Manager within the Rail Division you will be responsible for delivering a range of complex infrastructure projects for clients including Network Rail. This is a client-facing role with engagement in all aspects of Mott MacDonald's involvement including scheme, proposal development, budget & programme management, client interaction and overall delivery to the required scope, budget, programme and quality standards. You will collaborate with our design team personnel who are based across offices in Scotland, the UK and Ireland, and internationally.
Our Scottish Rail team is growing and delivers schemes including Civil Engineering, Track, Signalling, Telecoms and Overhead Line design to a wide range of customers including Network Rail, Transport Scotland, Strathclyde Passenger Transport, Scotrail Abellio and contractors such as Story, BAM Nuttall, AMCO, Stobart and Balfour Beatty.
As well as a strong and growing workload in Scotland, Mott MacDonald also work on high profile rail infrastructure projects across the UK, Northern Ireland and Ireland. Our Senior Project Manager will have the opportunity to work on both Scottish and other nationally significant projects.
Essential
Proven experience in a significant Project Management capacity
A member of a recognised Project Management body such as APM, or hold certificates in Lean or Prince
Extensive rail experience including delivering successful projects for Scottish rail customers
Experience with standard terms and conditions such as NR3, D&B and NEC Professional Services
Excellent commercial management awareness
Budget development and control
Programme development and management
Familiar with all aspects of design and with proven experience leading and supporting teams
Sound technical capability and familiarity with current industry standards and clients including Network Rail's GRIP and PACE processes
Excellent communication skills and able to relate to others at all levels
Ability to work in a virtual environment, be self-sufficient and pro-active
Flexible attitude and a 'can do' approach, able and prepared to work to deadlines
Able to work both independently and as a member of a team
Proficient in MS office computer applications such as Excel and Word.
Chartered Engineer/ Project Manager status
Desirable
Primavera P6 experience
While experience in Civil Engineering, Electrification or Permanent Way design is preferred, we will consider staff with experience in other areas of rail infrastructure or with a broad range on engineering skills.
The Railways Division is part of the Transportation Unit within EUNA. Within Railways, the PMA Team manage a range of projects of all sizes and the Project Controls Assistants assist the Project Managers to deliver these.
We can offer:
Pension matched up to 7%
Competitive annual leave and the option to purchase additional annual leave
An annual professional institution subscription
Life insurance
Enhanced parental leave
Annual company performance bonus scheme - Subject to company performance
Flexible benefits scheme to suit you, including cycle to work & Interest free season ticket loans etc.
Equality, diversity and inclusion
We put equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they have the opportunity to contribute.
If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format or would like us to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to apply or attend an interview, please contact us at reasonable.adjustments@mottmac.com and we will talk to you about how we can assist.
Agile working
At Mott MacDonald, we believe it makes business sense for you and your manager to choose how you can work most effectively to meet your client, team and personal commitments. We embrace agility, flexibility and trust.
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