Senior Rail Project Manager

4 weeks ago


Watford, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom Fairhurst Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Senior Rail Project Manager to lead our rail infrastructure design projects. The successful candidate will have a strong technical background and proven experience in the design of rail structures and buildings.

The role requires a person who can plan and lead projects both technically and commercially, be a prime point for client contact, and apply consistently good judgement.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the production of design packages for concept, tender, and detailed phases of projects, and will play a key role supporting the Rail management to develop a wider range of services for existing clients as well as to secure new clients in the region.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead and manage the team, which currently comprises a mix of Engineers and Technicians at all levels, and be responsible for their delivery of rail infrastructure design packages.
  • Produce design packages for concept, tender, and detailed phases of projects.
  • Support the Rail management to develop a wider range of services for existing clients as well as to secure new clients in the region.
Requirements
  • Degree in civil engineering.
  • Strong technical background with proven experience in the design of rail structures and buildings, rail stations including platforms, retaining structures, foundations, over, under and footbridges, culverts and crossings, and earth structures.
  • Experience of working on projects from initial tender/bid submissions, project management, leading the production of engineering drawings, obtaining statutory or third-party approvals, and project administration.
  • Extensive experience of delivering projects within tight timescales including on multi-disciplinary projects.
  • Strong leadership skills to enable you to be a pro-active part of the Rail management team.
  • Proven experience of managing and developing a team by effectively balancing workload delivery, resource planning, employee development, and wellbeing.
  • Proven decision-making skills with the ability to influence strategic decision-making and make commercial decisions within defined parameters.
  • Good problem-solving/contingency planning skills with the ability to find quick, innovative, and practical solutions to civil engineering problems.
What We Offer

The current permanent employment opportunity offers a competitive salary and excellent flexible benefits package which includes training opportunities, reimbursement of professional fees, contributory pension, personal health care plan and life insurance, interest-free travel loan scheme, additional leave purchase and buy-back scheme, and staff loyalty bonus.

Our Ethos

We aim to be the number one team and company of choice for our clients, who seek integrated and high-quality services. We are committed to taking equity, inclusion and diversity seriously and support and encourage staff from all backgrounds, genders, age, LGBQT+, race, faith, and cultures. We offer a range of inclusive policies, including hybrid working arrangements and family-friendly flexibility and support.



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