Project Manager Rail

Project Manager Rail - Hire, Oxford

Monday to Friday 42 hours per week, 8am - 5pm

As a Rail Project Manager at Speedy Hire you will be at the forefront of our most critical rail projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest standards. Your responsibilities will span across planning, execution, stakeholder management, and compliance, making you a key player in our continued growth and success.

What You'll Do:

• Develop detailed project plans, schedules, and timelines and ensure project milestones and deadlines are met.


• Manage project budgets and ensure financial control and monitor and report on financial performance, ensuring projects are delivered within budget.


• Act as the primary point of contact for all project stakeholders, including clients, contractors, regulatory bodies, and internal teams and provide regular updates on project progress and address any concerns or issues.


• Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies and monitor and manage risks throughout the project lifecycle.


• Ensure that all project work meets industry standards, client specifications, and regulatory requirements and implement and oversee quality control processes.


• Ensure compliance with all relevant health and safety regulations and standards and promote a safety-first culture and oversee the implementation of safety plans.


• Manage contracts with suppliers, subcontractors, and other third parties to ensure contractual obligations are met and address any disputes or issues.


• Monitor project progress against the plan and make necessary adjustments and prepare and deliver regular status reports to senior management and stakeholders.


• Manage changes to the project scope, schedule, and costs and ensure that any changes are properly documented, approved, and communicated.


• Ensure the project complies with environmental regulations and standards and implement sustainable practices and minimize the environmental impact of the project.


• Maintain comprehensive project documentation, including plans, reports, and records and ensure documentation is accurate, up-to-date, and accessible.


• Ensure client expectations are met or exceeded and address and resolve any client issues promptly and effectively.


What you'll need:

• Proven track record of managing multiple onsite projects simultaneously, from initiation to completion within the tool hire or construction or rail industry


• Strong background in building and maintaining relationships with clients, contractors, and other stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and project alignment.


• Proven ability to manage project budgets, including cost estimation, tracking expenditures, and ensuring financial targets are met.


• Commercially astute and performance focused to ensure people strategy is inline to support company growth
  
  Speedy operates an industry leading Work Life Balance initiative, demonstrating our commitment to reducing core contracted hours, supporting colleague wellbeing, and identifying more balanced work patterns for our colleagues which is a huge step in realising our ambition of putting our People First. Talk to us about a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements to suit your needs including flexible start/finish times, shorter days, term time hours and job share opportunities.


Please be aware Speedy reserves the right to close our vacancies earlier than the listed date if we have received a high level of applications. We would recommend that if you wish to be considered that you complete the application as promptly as possible.

Please be aware that some roles within The Speedy Group UK&I may require a DBS, Credit or Security Clearance Check. The Speedy Group is an equal opportunity employer where we embrace diversity in all its forms and fostering an inclusive environment for all people to do the best work of their lives with us.

Link below to our policies in line with our ESG Governance.

https://www.speedyservices.com/esg/governance

• All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, veteran, neurodiversity status or disability status. All roles within The Speedy Group require proof of right to work in the UK by the start of employment.
  
  What we offer:


• 26 days holiday (plus bank holidays)


• Company car/allowance


• Life assurance


• Pension Scheme


• Canteen facilities


• 95% discount across the Speedy brand


• Opportunities for training, development and career progression


• My Staff Shop: discounts and offers for shopping etc. across many suppliers


• Green Commute Initiative: Work scheme for cycling


• Vita - Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Offers free and confidential support and counselling to help you through matters such as wellbeing, divorce, legal, and financial management