Job Description
Job description
Job Title: Contracts / Project Manager (Rail)
Business Area: Electrical Contracting
Job Role
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 the 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.
Key Responsibilities & Accountability
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. Particular attention is drawn to the requirement to manage 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, interpret and implement 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
Essential:
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
Benefits: 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.