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You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.\nA little more about your role…\nWe are seeking enthusiastic Project Managers to join our expanding Rail Engineering Services team to lead on the management and delivery of our diverse portfolio of rail engineering projects across the UK and overseas.\nIn undertaking this role you will:\nLead, direct, and coordinate multi-disciplinary technical teams, being accountable to the Client for project delivery; \nManage client and stakeholder relationships to achieve desired project outcomes; \nWork alongside Engineering and Design Managers to ensure the technical delivery of Rail projects; \nSet an example for health, safety and welfare on your projects and instil a strong safety culture within the delivery team; \nLead and contribute to the development of high performing teams from multiple technical disciplines and specialisms (including subconsultants); \nAdminister the contract to monitor and safeguard the schedule and commercial performance of projects; \nBe responsible for work winning through leading design tenders; \nProvide guidance, support, and mentorship to aspiring project managers. \nA little more about your team…\nYou will work on exciting and inspiring projects for a variety of infrastructure owners, national and local governments, public and private sector clients including Network Rail, HS2, regional transport bodies, operators and contractors. 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Our offices provide a quality, flexible and dynamic working space focused on the health and wellbeing of our staff, benefitting from innovative design, substantial amounts of natural light, open collaborative spaces and easy access to public transport.\nWhat we will be looking for you to demonstrate…\nA track record of successfully managing and delivering multi-disciplinary projects; \nStrong experience in at least one area of the full project lifecycle from initial feasibility studies to detailed design and implementation; \nAn ability to manage multiple workstreams and teams, balancing priorities, making value and delivery judgements / decisions to meet or exceed our client’s expectations; \nTechnical knowledge (preferably in rail) to be able to challenge project teams on outputs/deliverables; \nDegree or equivalent in a relevant discipline and demonstrable pathway to chartership; \nUnderstanding of CSM, CDM and other health and safety regulations, and the application of “safe by design” techniques; \nUnderstanding of client engineering assurance processes. \nIt is desirable for applicants to have:\nExperience across the full project lifecycle from initial feasibility studies to detailed design and implementation; \nA track record of mentoring and developing staff. \nImagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.\nJoin our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. 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