Project Manager
Permanent Alstom posted 3 weeks ago in Project Management Shortlist Email JobJob Description
Location:London
Appointment Basis:Permanent
Excellent Salary + Benefits Include: Pension, Contributed Healthcare, Life Assurance,plus many flexible benefits.
At Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility, we offer our diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. Every day, 80,000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.
Alstom is the UK & Ireland’s leading supplier of new trains and train services, and a leading signalling and rail infrastructure provider. Alstom have built, or are building, just under 40% of the UK mainline train fleet; as well as the entire fleets in service with London Underground and Dublin Luas. We provide the widest range of smart solutions in the rail market, from innovative high-speed rolling stock, metros and trams to maintenance, modernisation, infrastructure and signalling.
As the Project Manager you will play a key role supporting the Project Director in managing the project programme and resources to deliver the planned works within budget, safely and within set timescales.
As a Project Manager we need someone who can:
• Manage and deliver the contract of works in line with both client and internal requirements.
• Provide clear and precise reports on the status of project deliverables in line with the Project Management Plan.
• Effectively manage resources and project programmes including people, plant, materials and subcontractors.
• Manage and control costs, risks and opportunities to ensure contract is delivered in line with business expectations.
• Represent Alstom at regular client and supplier meetings.
• Produce accurate and concise written reports internally and to the client.
• Develop & maintain a strong delivery culture with all project staff.
• Ensure the Project Risk Management process is regularly and accurately maintained.
• Understand standard industry contract conditions, contractual requirements and be able to identify key variations.
• Accurately track all deliverables through to a successful project close out
The successful candidate must have the following skills, qualifications & experience:
• Experience working for a main contractor in a railway signalling environment.
• Knowledge of quantified risk assessments.
• Understanding of the planning process and software.
• Awareness of client contracts, standards and procedures.
• Comprehension of Health, Safety & Environmental requirements.
• Understanding of management systems.
• Strong computer skills, specifically in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
It is also desirable for candidates to hold or be working towards a recognised professional qualification in Project Management (i.e. APM)
Things you’ll enjoy
Join us on a life-long transformative journey – the rail industry is here to stay, so you can grow and develop new skills and experiences throughout your career.
You’ll also:-
- Enjoy stability, challenges and a long-term career free from boring daily routines
- Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues
- Contribute to innovative projects
- Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries
- Benefit from our investment in your development, through award-winning learning
- Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life, medical, pension)
- You don’t need to be a train enthusiast to thrive with us. We guarantee that when you step onto one of our trains with your friends or family, you’ll be proud. If you’re up for the challenge, we’d love to hear from you!
What we offer
We offer a highly competitive remuneration package, including 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, with the opportunity to buy or sell holiday. Contributed healthcare, life assurance, an excellent company-contributed pension scheme, and a wide range of flexible benefits that you can tailor to suit your lifestyle.
Equal opportunity statement:
Alstom is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all our employees are encouraged to reach their full potential, and individual differences are valued and respected. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by local law.
As a ‘Disability Confident’ employer, we will interview all disabled job applicants who match the essential criteria of the job description or specification. We will consider flexible working requests for all roles unless operational requirements prevent otherwise.
