Req ID: 447061
Location:Cambridge
Appointment Basis: Permanent
Excellent Salary + Benefits Include: Excellent Pension/ Contributed Private Healthcare/Life Assurance, plus many more.
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, more than 80000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.
Overview
Reporting to the Project Director and leading the team in the co-ordinatination of a number of tasks within the work site and completing planned works to budget, safely and within set timescales.
Maintaining a high standard in all areas in accordance with Alstom, the Client, Suppliers, Contractors, Stakeholders, Partners (internally or externally) Policies & Procedures.
This role is an opportunity to lead the delivery of ETCS projects with a focus on Onboard (also known as Trainbourne) ETCS technology. The UK ETCS Onboard portfolio supports some of the highest profile digital signalling programmes in the UK and is pursuing an exciting period of growth.
You will have the opportunity to work with technology which is fundamentally changing the operation of the UK rail network and lead highly specialised teams in its deployment. The role will lead the Project Team to deliver projects of all appropriate sizes and complexities, although at times you may be required to assist in the delivery of sections of a larger Project.
Digital and Integrated Systems (D&IS) is at the forefront of digitising the UK rail network. The deployment of European Train Control System (ETCS) is a key enabler for digitisation with huge investment planned in the coming years.
With a customer-focused organisation across the globe, Alstom offers a complete range of solutions and constantly innovates to create value for its customers. The company strives for operational and environmental excellence and bases its success on a diverse and entrepreneurial team worldwide.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Undertake the role of Project Bids Manager on all tenders nominated by the Project Director.
- Overall project responsibility of non Type A projects.
- Responsible for the preparation of the Project Execution Plan and programme.
- Preparation of the project Cost Performance Review and Contract Monthly End Sales documents.
- Demonstrate strong leadership of the project team.
- Site delivery of the project in line with the Project Management Plan and programme.
- Delivery of on site construction works in line with the Project Programme.
- Effective communication and management of the client.
- Preparation of the Project Risk Management data base.
- Delivery of the project in compliance with Health & Safety, Quality and Environmental Plans.
- Excellent management of the labour and plant resource profiles in line with the project programme.
- Ensure that all site reportable incidents are recorded and managed appropriately.
- Identify scope changes and notify the Project Director for Type A projects.
- Identify scope changes and agree actions with commercial team for Type B projects.
- Input into the preparation and implementation of the Alstom Project Quality Management System throughout the project.
- Develop and maintain a professional relationship with the client, contractors & suppliers at all levels throughout the project.
- Input into Reporting Injuries, Diseases & Dangerous Occurrences Regulation Reports.
- Demonstrate effective day to day management of the project.
- Undertake or nominate project staff to carry out all site briefings.
- Ensure that a comprehensive Daily Diary of site activities and events are produced and kept for each project.
- Assume Project Director role during nominated periods as required.
- To undertake any travelling (where applicable) that may be necessary under the terms of your contract.
- To refer to shift working arrangements, where applicable.
- Project close out.
Educational Requirements
Mandatory:
- To gain qualification into a recognised Project Management Institution within 1 year.
- Completion & qualification of various Health & Safety courses.
- Association of Project Managers accredited training course.
- To Gain PTS, Safe Pass Certificate and Construction Skill Register
- Completion & qualification of various Environmental courses
- Understanding of The Railway Safety Act 2005
- Working Knowledge of the PSCS requirements
Desirable:
- Principle Investigation course/training/qualification.
- Risk Management training.
- The practitioner level of Association of Project Managers.
- Degree or Higher National Diploma.
Expérience
Mandatory:
- Experience in leading a large, disparate, multi-disciplinary team
- Substantial experience in the management of multi-disciplinary rail projects.
- Experience in leading signalling renewal, relock & recontrol projects
Desirable:
- Managing projects in both Contractor & Client roles
- NEC forms of contract/Target Cost
Competencies & Skills:
- Collaborative Behaviours
- Staff management skills.
- Leadership skills.
- Commercial management
- EHS
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
• Work with new security standards for rail signalling
• Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues
• Contribute to innovative projects
• Utilise our style of working environment
• Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries
• Benefit from our investment in your development, through award-winning learning
• Progress towards Test & Commission Leader
• Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive benefits (pension, life ins., medical, + anything specific to the site e.g. free on-site parking, canteen etc).
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!
Important to note
As a global business, we’re an equal-opportunity employer that celebrates diversity across the 70+ countries we operate in. We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.
At Alstom we will consider requests for flexible working on hiring. Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways, including part-time, flexible start and finish times, job sharing, or compressed hours. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need.
Alstom U.K. 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. We aim to have a welcoming and inclusive environment for individuals, of different ages, genders, ethnicities, disability, LGBT, religion and/or belief.
As a 'Disability Confident' employer, we will interview all disabled job applicants who match the essential criteria of the job description or specification: if you require any reasonable adjustments, please let us know.
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