Lead Project Manager

Req ID:462351 

Location: Cork

Appointment Basis: Permanent

Excellent Salary + Benefits Include: Pension, Contributed Healthcare, Life Assurance

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, 80,000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.  

Alstom is the UK & Ireland’s leading supplier of new trains and train services, and a leading signalling and rail infrastructure provider. Alstom have built, or are building, just under 40% of the UK mainline train fleet; as well as the entire fleets in service with London Underground and Dublin Luas. We provide the widest range of smart solutions in the rail market, from innovative high-speed rolling stock, metros and trams to maintenance, modernisation, infrastructure and signalling.  

Could you be the full-time Lead Project Manager we’re looking for? 

Your future role

To 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.  Reporting to the Project Director and leading the team in the co-ordination of a number of tasks, within the work site and completing planned works to budget, safely and within set timescales.  The Lead Project Manager will be responsible for maintaining a high standard in all areas in accordance with Alstom, the Client, Suppliers, Contractors, Stakeholders, Partners (internally or externally) Policies & Procedures. 

We'll look to you to:

• Undertake the role of Project Bids Manager on all tenders nominated by the Project Director. 
• Overall project responsibility of multi discipline Signalling 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 onsite 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 ensure the Change Control process is followed.  
• 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
• To undertake any travelling (where applicable) that may be necessary under the terms of your contract.
• 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 refer to shift & Weekend working arrangements, where applicable. 
• Project close out. 

Role 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 or equivalent 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 
• Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues 
• Contribute to innovative projects 
• Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries 
• Benefit from our investment in your development, through award-winning learning 
• Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life, medical, pension)  

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! 

What we offer 

We offer a highly competitive remuneration package, 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, with the opportunity to buy or sell holiday. Contributed healthcare, life assurance, an excellent company-contributed pension scheme, and a wide range of flexible benefits that you can tailor to suit your lifestyle. 

Alstom is the leading company in the mobility sector, solving the most interesting challenges for tomorrow’s mobility. That’s why we value inquisitive and innovative people who are passionate about working together to reinvent mobility, making it smarter and more sustainable. Day after day, we are building an agile, inclusive, and responsible culture, where a diverse group of people are offered opportunities to learn, grow and advance in their careers, with options across functions and geographic locations. Are you ready to join a truly international community of great people on a challenging journey with a tangible impact and purpose? 

Equal opportunity statement: 

 
Alstom 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.  All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by local law.  

As a 'Disability Confident' employer, we will interview all disabled job applicants who match the essential criteria of the job description or specification. We will consider flexible working requests for all roles unless operational requirements prevent otherwise. 

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