Minor Works Project Manager (Rail)

Ethan James Group are excited to be working on a brand new position for a Minor Works Area Project Manager in the construction rail sector to oversee & manage multiple minor works projects (not trackside) across the West Midlands from Solihull
Key Responsibilities of the Minor Works Area Project Manager
• Liaise with the customer, their representatives, and all stakeholders on Operational Issues.
• Enhances existing valuable business relationships and works to ensure they are developed effectively.
• Proposes actions in response to changes in client and stakeholder needs and expectations.
• Manage Key-stake holders through the project life cycle
• Manage a team of Geographically or skilled based supervisors / operatives allocated to the framework
• Ensure that the appropriate HSQE controls are implemented including CPP/WPP and TBS etc as required.
• Ensure all works are Set-up Safely & Securely in accordance with Client and the Process & Procedures.
• Active involvement in HSEQS management on the project and challenge working practices on site to ensure continuous improvement in line with our Safe Safer philosophy.
• Plan and coordinate resource levels both internal and external (SC) to ensure the safe and quality execution of the works in a timely manner.
• Monitor progress and identify areas for improvement.
• Sample work for quality before presentation to the client.
• Arrange for the rectification of defects found & update the Client and site team.
• Manage open orders to ensure KPI’s are kept within limits.
• Support the team on high priority/profile reactive works.
Experience & Skills
* Good written and verbal communication skills, able to communicate with colleagues, clients and third parties, in a warm and persuasive way both formally and informally and able to alter style and method to suit audience.
* Proven track record of least 5 years within a project management environment with a similar National/Regional Contractor, with a strong track record of the high HSEQS standards.
* Strong analytical skills.
Qualifications & Training
• Working towards an academic and or a professional industry related qualification
• CSCS for Managers, SMSTS
• First Aid at work Certificate
• CDM Awareness
• Driving license
Desirable
• Degree or Diploma in a construction related subject
• Personal track safety
Benefits
* Company Car or Car Allowance
* Healthcare
* 26 days holiday
* Employer pension
* Death in service – life assurance
* Flexible and remote working
* Enhanced parental leave
* Professional and Educational development