Project Manager - Rail (Old Oak Common HS2)

About the role

The Anthro joint venture between Egis and VVB Engineering is delivering MEPHFC (mechanical, electrical, public health, fire and communications) systems works for the Old Oak Common HS2 gateway station, one of the UK's largest and most complex infrastructure projects. The Project Manager leads the delivery of the electrical, mechanical, public health, fire, telecoms and BEMs design for area packages, directing design, engineering and stakeholder activities so the project is delivered safely, on schedule, within budget and to quality and regulatory standards. The role sits alongside Design Managers and draws support from commercial, procurement, assurance and construction functions.

Key responsibilities

• Own the programme, budget, quality and safety outcomes of the assigned work packages from inception to design completion, and the accuracy of KPIs.
• Co-lead a multi-disciplinary design team with the Design Manager, and lead its non-technical management, mentoring and development of Assistant Project Managers and junior staff.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety legislation, champion the safety culture, resolve issues and undertake safety tours of on-site works.
• Manage internal and external stakeholders, agree project requirements with the Senior Project Manager / Project Director and Engineering Lead, and own project governance, reporting and control structures.
• Secure procurement approvals, manage interfaces and dependencies with other network activities, and own the project budget.
• Assist with the NEC3 Option C change and commercial management process, including early warnings, compensation events and risk mitigation.
• Work with the Interface and Commercial management functions and report to the Senior Management Team.

Required profile

• Rail, complex infrastructure or systems experience is essential.
• Significant project management experience with a track record of delivering complex multi-disciplinary projects.
• Proven experience leading, developing and line managing project teams.
• Ideally has acted as Project Manager or equivalent for at least 3 years, preferably with contractor experience on design and build projects in a complex or rail environment.
• Right to work in the UK; a degree or equivalent is desirable.

Required skills

• Strong NEC3 contract management experience.
• Knowledge of HSE regulations, the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 and NR/L2/OHS/0047.
• Good commercial and financial knowledge.
• Desirable: Chartered membership (e.g. ChPP) of the Association for Project Management or another relevant body.

Working pattern: 3 days a week in the Old Oak Common, Acton or Elephant & Castle offices, London.