Project Manager - Rail (Cardiff)

Job Description

ChandlerKBS provides independent consultancy services across a wide range of sectors throughout the UK, Ireland and mainland Europe. We work with some of the largest private, public and utility sector clients. We take pride in delivering an excellent service.

We are seeking to recruit a Project Manager (4+ years experience) to join our established Rail team. The ideal candidate will have experience with delivering major civils schemes and a sound understanding of NEC, as well as experience in delivering rail projects. This role will be based in our Cardiff office, with travel to local sites as required.

The role of a Project Manager includes the following responsibilities:

• Supporting the use of the full range of Project Management Process.
• Assume day to day responsibility for small-medium sized projects and demonstrate the ability to take on tasks with minimal supervision and supporting larger projects and programmes of work.
• Support knowledge capture, sharing and innovation.
• Seek advice on procurement and contracts.
• Support preparation and evaluation of tenders, contractor/consultant selection and contract documentation.
• Support risk and value management, including facilitation of workshops.
• Contract administration for relevant contract provisions, monthly reporting and chairing project meetings.
• Deliver all work outputs in an accurate and timely manner to a high standard of quality.
• Undertake service delivery in accordance with the policies and procedures of the Practice, particularly Health & Safety and Quality Assurance.
• Undertake service in compliance with client’s corporate governance procedures where applicable.
• Achieve all objectives as required by the annual performance review process.
• Demonstrate a commitment to continuing professional development and continuous improvement.
• Communicating effectively with all stakeholders to ensure that all parties are kept informed on all relevant matters impacting and influencing projects.
• Support Senior PM team as required.

Key attributes:

The ability to:

• Deliver results in a client facing role.
• Dealing with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Provide support to junior team members.
• Demonstrate a high degree of integrity.

Qualifications / Skills:

• Non-industry specific degree.
• Working towards MAPM / MRICS other equivalent qualification or experience.
• Supporting Project Management Qualifications such as PRINCE2 Practitioner / Certified Project Manager / MSP / Risk Management.
• Some formal Leadership training.
• 4+ years’ experience.
• Good knowledge of construction industry technical matters.

Helping our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance is important to us. As well as receiving a competitive salary, you will also have an opportunity to take advantage of our flexible working arrangements. Our core benefits include 24 days annual leave, private health insurance, critical illness cover, car allowance (subject to role), a generous pension scheme, annual professional membership fees and bespoke development plans.

ChandlerKBS is an equal opportunities employer, an accredited Investor in People (IIP) and has an RICS approved APC programme.

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