Job Introduction
The West of England Combined Authority is seeking to appoint a Project Manager, to join the Capital Delivery team. This is a key role as the organisation steps up its delivery to meet Metro Mayor priorities. Your key responsibilities in this role would be:
- Responsible as part of a portfolio team for a suite of projects to time, cost, and quality, engaging with key internal and external stakeholders to ensure success.
- Develop, manage, and influence schedules and cost plans for your projects and programmes.
- Manage risks, assumptions, dependencies, issues, and opportunities across allocated projects.
- Manage change to project and programme requirements.
- Lead multi-disciplinary project teams to ensure successful delivery
Are you someone who has excellent project management skills, has previous experience delivering railway infrastructure projects and ultimately always focuses on delivery?
Over the next 5 years, over £250m is forecasted to be invested specifically in rail projects and MetroWest is the flagship programme. The successful candidate will work closely with key stakeholders in the local authorities and Network Rail to oversee the detailed design and construction of an unprecedented five new railway stations in the region, drive accessibility improvements at existing regional stations, and oversee the introduction of new railway services.
If this sounds like your next role, please click on the apply button below and tell us why you would be a great fit for this role. Please see the job description for more information.
About the Company
Our offer
Alongside a competitive salary, we offer an excellent benefits package including:
- 26/31 days annual Leave (from the 1 April 2023)
- Generous Employer-Contribution Pension Scheme
- Reduced bus travel across the West of England
- Flexible and hybrid working options from day one to ensure you achieve the best work/life balance and career goals.
The West of England is an amazing part of the world to live and work. We have recently moved to a new bright and airy office, with all latest technology, just 10-minute walk from Bristol Temple Meads Train Station.
The West of England Combined Authority is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We ensure all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment and particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or citizenship status. We are also proud to have been accredited as a Living Wage Employer.
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