Project Manager- Telecoms

3 weeks ago

Glasgow, United Kingdom VolkerWessels UK Ltd Full time

Signalling & Telecoms (S&T) provide cost-effective engineering solutions for railway signalling projects throughout the UK.

As a team we manage the full project life cycle and complete all aspects of design, project engineering, installation, testing, commissioning and maintenance support, across all signalling technologies, equipment and systems.

We also provide design, supply, install and test services for operational and lineside telecommunication renewals, either as a single discipline provider, or as part of multidisciplinary project, to ensure end-to-end connectivity. We also offer these capabilities for station information and security systems.

We are currently working on a number of contracts some examples of which include the S&T Framework for NW&C, SP&C Framework in Scotland, TransPennine Route upgrade (TRue) and Train Control System Framework (TCSF) for provision of ETCS.

We are looking for an experienced Project Manager to join our team within our Signalling & Telecoms department to work on Telecoms Projects.

An integral part of the management team you will be both technically and commercially responsible for the management and delivery of Telecoms projects within the department. You will also oversee health and safety by ensuring that all work is delivered in compliance with all relevant Company and Industry standards and procedures. You will also be required to ensure provision of key management information required by the business and our customers.

About you

You will be a commercially astute, project management professional with a main contracting background ideally in Rail Telecoms. Previous experience in a client facing role is an essential requirement for this role. A skilled communicator with strong people management and organisational ability, you will excel at working to deadlines in a commercial environment and possess a proactive, 'can-do' approach.

Ideally you will be qualified to degree level (or equivalent) in an engineering discipline and hold a professional qualification such as CEng or MAPM.

If your past experience doesn't match perfectly with every requirement of the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for us.

Why work with us?

VolkerRail is under the umbrella of VolkerWessels UK which is a multidisciplinary contractor that delivers innovative engineering solutions across the civil engineering and construction sectors including rail, highways, airport, marine, energy, water, and environmental infrastructure.

By utilising the specialist skills of each business unit within VolkerWessels UK, VolkerRail are able to ensure our staff provide unrivalled resources and expertise to our clients.

We offer competitive rewards and benefits, recognising the value we place on our employees.

We offer a range of benefits, including:

  • Competitive salary
  • Competitive annual leave and an additional day off on your birthday
  • Private medical care
  • Pension
  • Life Assurance
  • Cycle to Work scheme
  • Shopping and restaurants vouchers, rewards, and discounts
  • Training and development opportunities-comprehensive skills-based training
  • Family friendly polices including enhanced maternity benefits
  • Employee Assistance programme
  • Mental health, physical health, and financial support
  • 24/7 Virtual GP service

Fairness, inclusion and respect

We believe in pushing boundaries in the pursuit of fairness, inclusion and respect. So, our teams can be comfortable that, whatever their background, VolkerWessels UK is a place where they can be themselves and thrive.

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Additional information

Note for Recruitment Agencies:

Our preference is to hire directly, and we will reach out to our Preferred Supplier List (PSL) agencies if this particular role qualifies for release.

We kindly request that you refrain from sending speculative CVs. In the event of speculative CV submissions, no fees will be applicable, and we kindly ask that all inquiries to be directed

VolkerWessels UK is committed to maintaining healthy, safe and productive working conditions for its entire staff and therefore a drugs & alcohol screening is mandatory for all.

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