Services Manager

Job DescriptionJOB TITLE: Project Services ManagerLocation: DerbySalary: £55,000+ D.O.EJob Type: PermanentSector: Rail Engineering & Project Delivery About the Company Our client is a leading engineering organisation delivering complex multidisciplinary projects to the rail industry. With a strong reputation for technical excellence and a growing portfolio of service and turnkey programmes, they are committed to innovation, collaboration and developing their people. This role offers the chance to join a business with a supportive culture, clear routes for career progression and exposure to some of the UK’s most significant rolling stock and infrastructure programmes. This company hugely values internal progression and cohesive working with a committed and knowledgeable senior leadership team all pulling in the right direction. About the Role As Project Services Manager you will be responsible for leading a portfolio of service and turnkey projects, ensuring delivery to time, cost and quality targets. You will manage and develop a high-performing team, drive continuous improvement and ensure customer satisfaction through strong leadership and effective resource planning. This is a key leadership role requiring technical understanding, project management capability and the ability to challenge existing processes to achieve efficiency and consistency. The key requirements for this Project Services Manager role are: Lead delivery of multidisciplinary service projects to agreed budgets, schedules and quality standards Provide line management, coaching and development for the Services Team, ensuring capability and competence are maintained Drive improvements in processes, technology and ways of working to increase efficiency and consistency Ensure effective planning, forecasting and reporting of workload, milestones and risks Manage capacity issues, assign resources and support accurate business forecasting Oversee project mobilisation activities including HSQE compliance, method statements, labour planning and tooling Contribute to bids and proposals, ensuring accurate estimating and achievable project budgets Build strong client relationships and support business development activities Experience required for this Project Services Manager role are: Proven track record of leading teams delivering complex engineering projects Strong background in project delivery, including achieving multiple milestones across different programmes Experience of managing budgets, resources and financial performance Excellent communication skills, able to build effective relationships with clients, suppliers and internal stakeholders Strong knowledge of systems integration, vehicle modifications or similar multidisciplinary engineering delivery Practical/technical engineering qualification Strong leadership in HSQE and safety-critical engineering practices Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel, and strong report writing skills Full UK driving licence and flexibility to work away from home when required Desirable knowledge, skills and experience for this Project Services Manager role are: Knowledge of the rail industry, legislation and approvals processes Experience of rolling stock or rail vehicle modification programmes Coaching, mentoring and people development experience Knowledge of performance management and business improvement methodologies Proposal writing and supply chain engagement experience Package and Benefits of the Project Services Manager role 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays Professional development and training opportunitiesCompany days out & celebrations. Collaborative and supportive team culture Involvement in major rail and rolling stock programmes across the UK