Project Manager

Project Manager - Rolling Stock
Location: Derby
Duration: 12+ months
IR35: Outside

Essential Experience
* Proven experience managing projects involving heavy rolling stock modification, retrofit, refurbishment or overhaul.

Role Purpose
* Reduce the risk of safety incidents.
* Improve asset reliability.
* Maximise fleet availability.
* Control and optimise project delivery costs.

Key Responsibilities
Define and deliver projects based on:
* Regulatory requirements.
* Passenger environment (design, accessibility, systems).
* Performance and operating capabilities.
* Required technical support (documentation, suppliers, spares, facilities).

Project Delivery
* Lead major refurbishment, re engineering, mandatory modification, maintenance or overhaul projects.
* Ensure work is delivered on time, within budget and to specification/quality requirements.
* Create and manage project plans, including work breakdown structures, schedules, cost plans, risk management and quality/safety planning.
* Manage project resources effectively, selecting and coordinating technical and professional staff.
* Work closely with senior stakeholders to align resource levels and project needs.
* Coordinate with materials and procurement teams to ensure timely delivery of parts.
* Work with engineering teams to resolve technical issues quickly and maintain compliance.

Qualifications, Experience & Technical Skills
Essential
* Demonstrable project management experience delivering contracts successfully.
* Degree, diploma, or equivalent experience.
* Knowledge of Health & Safety legislation and safety management systems.
* Strong communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills.
* Experience leading teams in a matrix or cross functional environment.
* Understanding of supply chain management and contract strategies.

Preferred
* Strong knowledge of the rail industry and rolling stock engineering practices.
* Chartered Engineer status (or working toward it).
* Additional project or business qualifications (e.g., MSc, MBA, APM membership).
* Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
* Understanding of competitive markets and customer service excellence.
* Experience working with structured project management processes.

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