Purpose of the Role
The Project Manager for the Overhead Catenary System (OCS) V360 on the High‑Speed 2 (HS2) project is responsible for overall coordination, management and delivery of the OCS works. This includes leading project planning, monitoring progress, managing risks, and ensuring that delivery meets the required schedule, budget, quality and safety standards. The role demands strong leadership and experience in railway electrification, working collaboratively with engineering, construction teams, contractors and key stakeholders to ensure efficient execution and alignment with project objectives.
Person Specification
- Degree in Engineering, Project Management or a related field.
- Proven experience delivering large‑scale rail, infrastructure or engineering projects.
- Strong knowledge of overhead catenary systems (OCS), project governance and risk management.
- Proficiency in project management software and reporting tools.
- Excellent leadership, problem‑solving and stakeholder management skills.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and execute detailed project plans in coordination with the Programme Manager.
- Ensure ≥90% of project milestones are delivered on or ahead of schedule.
- Maintain overall budget performance within ≤5% variance from approved forecasts.
- Proactively identify, analyse and mitigate project risks, achieving mitigation on ≥85% of identified risks before they affect delivery.
- Maintain a live, continuously updated risk register with documented reviews and actions.
- Administer the project’s change control processes, ensuring ≥95% of change requests are evaluated and processed within agreed SLAs.
- Ensure compliance with HS2 quality assurance standards, targeting ≤2 NCRs per quarter.
- Participate in internal audits, implement corrective actions and drive continuous quality improvements.
- Deliver timely, accurate and concise progress reports to the Programme Manager, senior leadership and regulatory authorities; achieve ≥80% stakeholder satisfaction.
- Ensure all project activities meet HS2 and UK rail safety regulations and comply with site‑specific safety plans; maintain a Recordable Incident Frequency Rate (RIFR) ≤1.5.
- Embed sustainability and environmental requirements into project planning and delivery, ensuring alignment with HS2 environmental commitments.
- Ensure adherence to HS2 governance frameworks, contractual obligations and statutory requirements; implement and manage project controls and compliance frameworks.
- Manage technical and delivery interfaces with adjacent disciplines (civils, track, power supply, signalling) to avoid clashes and ensure seamless integration; coordinate design‑to‑construction handovers and track interface deliverables, ensuring ≥90% are completed by required need dates.
- Support commercial teams in monitoring contract performance, early warnings, compensation events and cost control; ensure accurate reporting of forecasts, accruals and expenditure; participate in procurement activities, supplier assessments and performance management.
- Monitor design progress and ensure design deliverables meet safety, quality, assurance and constructability requirements; ensure ≥95% on‑time approval of design packages.
- Ensure timely and accurate updates to project documentation within HS2’s Common Data Environment; maintain configuration control across all technical, programme and commercial documents; promote digital tools (BIM, 4D planning, dashboards) to enhance reporting accuracy and programme visibility.
- Perform other reasonable duties as required from time to time.
Benefits
- Competitive Salary
- 26 days Annual Leave
- Industry‑leading Life Assurance
- Healthcare Cash Plan
- Wellbeing Employee Assistant Programme
- Pension Scheme
- Eye Care Vouchers
- Long Service Award
- Season Ticket Loan
Equal Opportunities
We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We believe that diversity drives innovation and creativity, and we actively seek to create an environment where everyone feels valued and respected. Regardless of background, disability, age, race, religion or gender, everyone is welcome at Colas Rail. We strive to promote equity and eliminate discrimination, and we are proudly part of the Disability Confidence Scheme and operate a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates who meet the minimum requirements.
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