Senior Project Manager

Senior Project Manager

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Senior Project Manager

The Role

As a Senior Project Manager, you will secure, lead and manage a multiple project programme of works aligned to the business plan through proactive anticipation of needs and demands, robust planning and future proofing activities.

Key Responsibilities:

* Lead and manage the Client relationship to establish and understand their needs and expectations for projects in the portfolio

* Delivery of an efficient and profitable work bank through leading and managing multiple Project Managers and Construction Managers

* Proactively maximise opportunities; identify and manage risk for the business and be a proactive contributor to the Rail Management Team to ensure continual improvement

* Identify future capability and capacity requirements to deliver a growing business plan

* Accountability for safety and quality in the delivery of projects in the work bank

The Ideal Candidate:

* Proven track record of project delivery in Rail and safety critical environments

* Experienced in multiple project and multi-discipline management

* Track record in successful Client management

* Strong commercial acumen with experience in bid management and commercial delivery

* Experience working as CRE or CEM (desirable)

* Thorough understanding of standards and regulations across the Rail industry

* Ability to proactively anticipate and build future work banks

* Excellent interpersonal skills

* Opportunity and solution focused

* Team and people development skills

* Strong organisation and communication skills

* Experienced in developing pipeline with existing Clients

Why Story Contracting?

Story Contracting is a privately-owned, award-winning infrastructure company with a wide range of public, private and third sector clients who enjoy working with our talented and committed team. Our record for delivery on time and to budget, safely and reliably, has meant repeat business from our clients, and is reflected in our motto of ‘Do It Right!’

Our values are at the heart of everything we do - We believe that this is what makes Story Contracting and our people exceptional.

* Grounded - Everyone is equal at Story. We are down to earth and treat each other with respect.

* Hardworking - We all pull our weight and work hard for each other.

* Proud - We are proud of our safety, our projects, our people, our clients and the success we create together.

* Family - We nurture, train, develop and keep our people safe, just like a family. We are inclusive and do the right thing for the business and its people.

* Trusted - What we say is what we do. Our clients, our people and our communities trust us to do it right.

* Winners- We are hungry for success and want to be the best performing contractor for our clients, our people and our communities.

Your Career Development

At Story Contracting, we invest in our people. We will discuss your career aspirations with you and ensure you have a Personal Development Plan, including face to face training and on-line learning, as well as coaching and mentoring.

Your journey will be shaped by your ambitions, performance, and the brilliant opportunities available. We have an in-house Training and Development team who provide a range of excellent learning opportunities at all levels.

Your Benefits

In addition to a competitive salary and pension, we provide a health cash plan and wellbeing support to keep you fit and well - inside and outside of work. Our agile working policy allows for a mixture of office and home working. Flexible working arrangements, as well as the opportunity to purchase additional annual leave, are available so that our people are supported to give their best. We also provide enhanced maternity and paternity leave, cycle to work scheme, shopping discount schemes and personal electric vehicle lease scheme. We care about our communities too and offer all colleagues two paid volunteering days each year.

Every Story Matters

We are proud to be a place where everyone can be part of the Story! All applicants will receive careful consideration for employment regardless of who you are, where you come from or what you believe in.

Think you’d be a good fit?

Please apply or contact us for an informal discussion.

Apply today and start your story