Project Manager/Senior Project Manager - Rail

AECOM

  • Liverpool
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 16 days ago
Company DescriptionWork with Us. Change the World.At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world's most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.Job DescriptionThe role will cover the whole project lifecycle from initial inception, through the design and procurement process and onto the site delivery and commissioning phase.The role will be full-time with frequent travel to Manchester or Birmingham requiredHere's what you'll do
  • Lead Project Management commissions, taking responsibility for their successful delivery.
  • Ensure commissions are managed and completed efficiently, on time and to the client's satisfaction.
  • Accountable for delivery of projects in a safe & environmentally responsible manner to time, cost and quality, in accordance with the GRIP or PACE.
  • Manage multi-disciplinary teams including commercial, programme controls, engineering, and others to deliver the client requirements.
  • Support the project sponsor in preparing and maintaining definitions of the project requirements.
  • Identify and monitor project risks (threats and opportunities), plan and implement mitigations to them, and respond to other issues that affect the project.
  • Managing stakeholders, taking account of their levels of influence and particular interests.
  • Managing project reviews at appropriate points throughout the project lifecycle which will inform governance decisions of projects by providing evaluations of progress, performance, risk, contingency, and continuing relevance.
  • Accountable for managing the safe and effective delivery of all projects from low complexity single discipline through to high complexity multi-disciplinary projects to meet client requirements to time, cost, quality, and performance.
  • Consolidating and documenting the fundamental components of projects (scope, schedule, resource requirements, budgets, risks, opportunities and issues, and quality requirements).
  • Understand the value of the programme/project beyond the financial impact, coordinating multi- discipline teams to agreed and achievable objectives
  • Be the primary interface with AECOM clients, developing strong reciprocal relationships with clients and members of the project team.
  • Provide effective support and mentoring to Graduates and Apprentices.
Approach to all projects requires a high degree of flexibility and creativity, excellent presentational skills and an ability to communicate effectively with clients and consultants. The successful candidate shall be charged with the delivery of Project Management Services within our Client focused and highly motivated professional team.If you're passionate about innovation and turning bold ideas into reality, AECOM welcomes you. Join our team, where we don't just construct infrastructure but also uplift communities and enhance lives. Why not give our AECOM page on LinkedIn a follow to stay updated on the impactful projects we're working on and see firsthand the difference we're making in the industry!QualificationsReady to push the limits of what's possible?Here's what we're looking for
  • Degree Qualified - BSc or MSc - in Project management or other construction or engineering related profession.
  • 3 - 6 years proven experience in a consulting environment providing the full spectrum of PM services.
  • Professionally Qualified - ideally Chartered Project Manager Status with the RICS, APM, CIOB or other equivalent institution.
  • Experience of working in the Rail industry with an understanding of railway systems and processes such as GRIP or PACE.
  • Successful relevant experience in a complex project environment including demonstrable experience in team management, planning, contracting and delivery of projects.
  • Successful record of project budget management and ability to understand and interpret commercial and financial landscapes (budgets, forecasts, actual status).
  • Experience in managing ambiguity in a project environment with strong evaluation and decision-making skills.
  • Application of Construction Design Management within the rail industry.
  • Knowledge of railway assets and how they are managed.
  • Project safety management and Health and Safety legislation knowledge.
  • Knowledge and experience of project budget management.
  • Knowledge of safety cases in support of projects.
  • Good stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
  • Understanding of NEC forms of contract.
  • Proven ability to advise clients and design teams on value, risks and programme in a holistic way.
  • Passionate about delivering high quality consulting services to our clients.
  • Excellent IT Skills and the ability to utilise current digital tools.
  • Willingness to challenge in a positive and engaging manner.
  • Accountable and responsible for own actions.
  • Keen to work as part of a team and to develop and progress career development.
  • Engenders a right first-time approach.
  • Supporter of social and Corporate Social Responsibility activities, promoting a positive and enjoyable workplace.
Additional InformationAbout AECOMAECOM is the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle - from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.Freedom to Grow in a World of OpportunityYou will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you're working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We're the world's trusted global infrastructure firm, and we're in this together - your growth and success are ours too.Join us, and you'll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm - access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person's potential, and we'll help you reach yours.We are a Disability Confident Employer and will offer an interview to applicants who have a disability or long-term condition, who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role. Please let us know using this email address if you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme.All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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