Senior Project Manager – Norwich Crown Point

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Spencer Group are recruiting for an experienced Senior Project Manager based within our Rail division.

Responsibilities

• Overall responsibility/accountability for the successful delivery of the project.
• Managing the project team to maximise efficiency and utilisation.
• Managing the specialist supply chain, supplier accounts and programme of works to ensure it achieves master project programme.
• Managing the contract programme and updating with the project planner to meet contractual reporting timescales.
• Fully understanding the scope of works and having the ability to identify change with a recovery‑focused approach.
• Maximise opportunities and mitigate risks throughout the delivery phase.
• Ensuring health and safety compliance on site with a strong and positive safety culture focus.
• Stakeholder management.
• Ensuring the project remains compliant under CDM.
• Ensuring the project is delivered safely, on time, within budget and to the required quality standards.

Person Specification

• Good organisational skills, be pro‑active in their approach and have a sound understanding of working on the operational railway along with an understanding of Network Rail standards and processes.
• Structured experience and understanding having the ability to problem‑solve issues and resolve with input from the designer.
• Experience of AMP process.
• Management of multi‑discipline, multi‑stakeholder projects.
• Strong cost control and change management ability and experience (EWN’s, CE’s).
• Ability to produce project documentation to a high standard and therefore achieve client acceptance including internal reporting.
• Strong understanding of CDM and safety within a rail environment, having the ability to proactively identify and mitigate risk.
• Ensuring the project QA process is being followed and evidenced throughout the delivery phase.
• Must be site‑based and willing to stay in accommodation near site if not within a commutable distance.
• Excellent communication skills are essential along with the ability to use basic computer software.
• Must have a proactive approach to work.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Qualifications

• Civil or structural engineering degree desirable but not essential.
• Experience of delivering multi‑disciplinary schemes in a live depot environment is a huge advantage.
• Experience of working to Network Rail standards.
• Project delivery experience in a lead position is essential.
• Experience of producing and presenting internal and external reports within specified deadlines.
• Some design exposure/experience is an advantage but not essential.
• Experience of working with cranes and lift planning is desirable.
• Appointed Persons qualification desirable but not essential.
• Experience of coordinating design changes through the TQ process.

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