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Egis is a leading global consulting, construction engineering and operating firm. We are all about exciting projects and some of the fantastic ones we have worked on include the Elizabeth Line in London, the floating bridge in Dubai, and The Adidas Arena in France. Although we are a global company with over 16,000 employees, we have a real family feel and want all our staff to feel valued and appreciated.

We are large enough to meet your requirements, yet small enough to take the time to care.

With a flexible working model in place, opportunities for career development including working overseas and a team-orientated environment, we hope that as a new employee at Egis you feel empowered and can recognise that we care about the legacy that we leave, which also includes building a more balanced, sustainable, and resilient world.

So, what is the role of Rail Project Manager

• Plan and manage a portfolio of non-complex/complex projects throughout the complete project lifecycle using Network Rail’s GRIP and PACE delivery methodologies
• Responsible for compliance with relevant health and safety legislation and championing the Health and Safety culture, resolving arising issues or escalating as appropriate and ensuring safe delivery in line with the corporate safety vision. Undertake safety tours for all on site works.
• Responsible for providing a clear vision and team direction by leading a high-performing team through the effective management, development and empowerment of staff.
• Responsible for providing effective performance and development management responsibilities for any direct reports, with regards to appraisals and performance management, (such that poor performance is clearly identified and addressed and good performance is recognised and rewarded).
• Responsible for the day-to-day management of project governance, reporting and control structures, with issues, risks and decisions escalated through the agreed Governance arrangements as appropriate. Ensure sufficient financial authority is secured prior to commencing projects.
• Prepare and manage a project management plan, including responsibility matrix, detailed programme and cost/resource plans.
• Lead on all financial reporting, including periodic senior management board meetings
• Establish and maintain a collaborative, professional and pro-active working relationship with delivery contractors/partners’ project management and site teams to ensure safe and successful delivery of project requirements
• Responsible for secure all possession access, negotiating with the wider Network Rail business, Train Operating Companies and Freight Operating Companies
• Identify and manage any interfaces and dependencies between the assigned project and other ongoing network activities/projects.

You will have experience of Rail Telecom's or Signalling projects

Must have the right to work in the UK

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

We are an Equal Opportunities employer and we strive to build a workforce that truly reflects the communities we represent. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and any other protected characteristic. If you decide to apply for an opportunity with us, your application will be assessed based purely on your experience, the essential and desirable criteria, and your suitability for the role. We value each and every one’s contribution as this builds our culture and means that if you work with us, you will be included, listened to, and respected.