Project Manager (Rail)

Swindon, England, United Kingdom

12/20/2024

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The Role

To support the Rail & Infrastructure Division in managing the operation for an assigned programme within a distribution area(s). Take responsibility for driving programme delivery for both self, contract KPI targets and cutting team(s). Ensure work is completed to the highest possible standards in terms of safety, environment, quality, customer service and profitability. Drive consistency and innovation through everything you do to ensure Ground Control are the best at what we do!

Role Responsibilities

• Successful undertaking and completion of all Project Manager duties for your allocated works.
• Responsible for outputs and performance within your Projects, measured against safety, quality, production, budget, required timings and client satisfaction.
• Ensure efficient communication with your assigned Project Coordinator and relevant action taken to ensure projects are processed in good time for smooth and efficient project delivery on all projects.
• Timely and effective reporting and communication.
• Ensure your assigned cutting team(s), have a suitable work bank and are being fully utilised across the wider contract.
• Update and manage the Works Programme (Whereabouts), SD Programme, Held Up Programme, Planning Checklists, and all similar programmes for your project and assigned teams.
• Satisfactorily resolve all landowner complaints on your assigned projects to the Ground Control and Clients standards.
• Participate in resolving any Held-Up spans that need client resolution to obtain consent.
• When required carry out survey and consenting to increase delivery volumes.
• Assist Junior PM/Surveyor in the resolution of any SSSI sites, TPO’s or Conservation Areas that fall within the scope/programme area.
• Achieve a high level of safety awareness and field team safety accountability through on-site inspections and audits.
• Monitor, plan and achieve all set HSQE KPIs.
• Develop a strong working relationship with the clients representative.
• Attend internal programming and planning meetings.
• Assist in the development of Junior Project Managers within the team, through a mentoring and shadowing approach.
• Responsible for your own programming and delivery of role outcomes. Which will be measured against a KPI.
  
  

What we offer:

At Ground Control we believe in creating an inspirational environment , and rewarding our employees for their hard work. We offer a wide-ranging benefits program , supporting you to realise your full potential, and are proud to be recognised as a great place to work:

Awards, Accolades and Culture

• We have been awarded ‘world-class’ status for employee engagement in the 2023 best companies results, ranking at #16 in the ‘Top 100 Large Companies to Work For’ league table.
• Certified B-Corp Accredited, Ground Control has been certified by B Lab, the not-for-profit behind the B Corp movement, as having met rigorous social and environmental standards which represent its commitment to sustainable goals ahead of profit.
• We inclusively support ‘The Race at Work Charter’, ‘Ban the Box’, ‘The Armed Forces Covenant’ and are ‘Disability Confident'
• We invest 5% of our profits into the Evergreen Fund, an investment fund dedicated to sustainability and environmental initiatives.
• By 2025 we have committed to planting 1,000,000 trees, having a fully electric fleet, and working towards achieving carbon net zero after becoming carbon neutral in 2020.
• 2 personal choice volunteering days with your fundraising efforts matched up to £500!
  
  

Perks and Benefits

• Free gym access if you are Head Office based or subsidised national gym memberships if you are based elsewhere.
• Nursery Vouchers, Cycle to work scheme and Travel loans
• Medigold employee support, Free Flu Jabs, online private GP service and a premium subscription to Calm, the wellbeing app
• A supportive, entrepreneurial working environment that fosters collaboration.
• Training, development, coaching and mentoring plans including our GC Leadership Academy, job specific accreditations and higher education opportunities
• Hybrid working opportunities with time in the office including breakfast Mondays and dog friendly Fridays.
• Financial benefits include yearly bonus scheme, access to Wagestream and employee share options
  
  

How we work:

We put people at the centre of everything we do.

Everyone is welcome. We’re embracing a culture where difference is valued. Your uniqueness will be celebrated. We believe diversity grows innovation, and innovation creates initiative. Together we’ll succeed in caring for each other, caring for our communities and caring for our Environment. Together, we’re stronger.

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