Scheme Project Manager - Crewe

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About the role

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Scheme Project Manager to join our Rail team in Crewe, Cheshire as part of the Central Rail Systems Alliance (CRSA).

The CRSA offers the unique opportunity to work with partner organisations across the rail industry. CRSA has been created to make a positive impact on the UK track renewals industry by drawing on the strengths of all alliance partners and collaborative working.

Bringing together knowledge and experience in critical rail infrastructure and track renewals, the alliance deploys innovative working methods to realise efficiencies and create a more reliable railway infrastructure.

What you'll be doing

The successful candidate will:

• Deliver individual projects or parts of projects in a safe & environmentally responsible manner to time, cost and quality, in accordance with CRSA procedures, GRIP4Track, applicable Network Rail company standards, current legislation and procedures including HMRI guidance where appropriate;
• Provide a professional, consistent and effective project management service including the use of performance indicators and project reporting systems in accordance with Railway Group and Network Rail's company standards and guidelines;
• Manage the development and delivery of change projects in compliance with company processes and procedures;
• Manage tactical change and risks within the project life cycle for allocated schemes;
• Assist or lead in the provision of a safe working environment in the execution of managed work;
• Manage the production of project management plans and project budgets within agreed targets;
• Deliver regular progress reports on change projects, including relevant risks and issues, to the Project Manager.

Who we're looking for

The successful candidate will have the following qualities/experience:

Essential

• Successful relevant experience including project management;
• Good interpersonal and communication skills;
• Knowledge & experience of working in Rail Projects;
• Awareness of safety, quality and environmental procedures;
• Awareness of commercial and financial procedures.

Desirable

• Membership (or working towards membership) of the Association for Project Management or other professional body;
• Educated to HNC/HND or similar standard.

Why work for us

Our people are our biggest asset, and we focus on recruiting, training and developing the people who can apply innovation to deliver the infrastructure of the future. We nurture these talents, offer a great benefits package in addition to a competitive base salary and continually invest in developing the skills of our people at every level. Some of our key benefits are:

• An attractive/negotiated salary;
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays;
• Pension savings scheme;
• Enhanced maternity/paternity and family friendly policies;
• A whole host of other BB staff employee benefits (discounts, exclusive offers etc.);
• Refer and Earn scheme;
• Discretionary annual salary review.

About us

Balfour Beatty is a leading Rail infrastructure provider. We work at the heart of the UK's railway network - designing, enhancing and maintaining thousands of miles of the railway that connect communities and underpin growth.

Our expertise covers design and manufacturing, civils, track, reactive maintenance, electrification, signalling, power systems and rail plant.

We have a strong orderbook with and a positive pipeline of opportunities, and we put our customers, rail users, and our people at the heart of everything we do.

Diversity and inclusion

At Balfour Beatty, we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone D&I Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion

We are a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit: https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/