Project Director (ETCS on-board)

Req ID: 455070 

Location: Any Alstom base location with requirements to be in the Derby office at least twice a week

Appointment Basis: Permanent

Salary: Excellent salary plus benefits

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's ETCS (European Train Control System) on-board portfolio includes a range of signalling solutions that help trains operate safely and efficiently on the tracks. These solutions help to prevent accidents, improve energy management, and increase capacity on the rail network. Overall, ALSTOM's ETCS on-board portfolio is designed to provide reliable, safe, and efficient signalling solutions for rail operators around the world.    

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.  

Your future role

Take on a new challenge and apply your project management skills and expertise in a delivering new cutting-edge signalling solutions. You’ll report to the Regional Director and work alongside and support our existing project directors and/or run specific projects and the client lead on specific remits, working with inclusive and diverse teammates.

The primary responsibility of this role is to lead teams in the successful delivery of ETCS ‘on-board’ projects, allocated with the aim of achieving all the necessary requirements safely, on time, and within budget, while upholding the highest standards expected of the client, Alstom, and all stakeholders.

We’ll look to you for:  

• Developing and maintaining a professional relationship with the client at all levels throughout the project is a crucial aspect of the role.  
• Accountable for ensuring safety, quality, environmental, business management systems and fulfilling all contractual responsibilities for allocated projects.   
• Full P&L responsibility of the portfolio supporting the Regional Director in achieving budgeted sales & contributions, including any other financial targets is also a key aspect. As the project teams are based across York and Derby, it will be required to be present in both cities.  
• Regularly reviewing project tasks in line with a valued engineering approach, and mentoring members of the Project Management Team to help improve their execution and commitment.  
• Aligning design lead units (DLU’s) across the Alstom business to meet project requirements.  
• Preparation and implementation of Alstom Project Quality Management System throughout the project.   
• Preparation and implementation of a project specific Health and Safety Plan to be completed for each project.   
• Ensure the Alstom Project Change Control is implemented.   
• Daily Diary of site activities and events are to be kept for each project.   
• Optimise time and motion of employees to achieve higher productivity enabling lower unit costs.   
• Perform periodic reviews of the project tasks in line with a valued engineering approach.   
• Provide mentoring to members of the Project Management Team, giving a personal commitment by acting as a role model and leading by example.   
• Subject to the Terms & Conditions of your contract, it may be required that some travel and shift pattern changes will be necessary to fully perform some of your duties/activities.   
• To comply with, undertake and promote all relevant Environment, Health & Safety measures, responsibilities, and activities. 

All about you

We value passion and attitude over experience. That’s why we don’t expect you to have every single skill. Instead, we’ve listed some that we think will help you succeed and grow in this role: 

• Degree or Higher National Diploma equivalent qualification is preferred.  
• To gain qualification into a recognised Project Management Institution within 1 year.
• EHS qualifications such as IOSH/NEBOSH or equivalent is highly desirable.
• Valid Personal Track Safety certification.
• Association of Project Managers accredited training course.
• Principle Investigation course/training/qualification is desirable.
• Risk Management training.
• Staff management skills.
• Leadership skills.
• Extensive experience in leading a large, disparate, multi-disciplinary team.
• Experience of the management of large multidisciplinary contract to £50m.

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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