Project Director

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 main purpose of this role is directing the teams in the delivery of a successful Project, as allocated by the Operations Director, safely, on time and within budget to the high standard expected of the Client, Alstom, and its stakeholders/partners, both internally & externally.

• Develop and maintain a professional relationship with the client at all levels throughout the project.


• Undertake the role of Project Bid Manager on all tenders nominated by the Operation Director.


• Prepare and ensure continuous compliance with the Alstom Project Risk Management Database.


• Develop the Project team to meet the programme and milestones.


We'll look to you for:

• Accountable for safety, quality, environmental, business management systems and all contractual responsibilities for allocated projects.


• Support the Operations Director to achieve budgeted sales & contributions, including any other financial targets.


• Review on a monthly basis the profit & Loss of the project with the Head of Operations along with Project Managers and ensure the project Contract Month End Sales and Contract Project Reviews are provided to meet the financial deadlines.


• 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.


• Represent Alstom at senior client meetings.


• 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.


• To implement the prioritizing of all tasks and activities.
  
  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.


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  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 is the UK & Ireland's leading supplier of new trains, train services, and signalling infrastructure projects. It has built just under 40% of the UK's mainline train fleet, all the fleets currently in service with London Underground and Dublin's LUAS.

It is building the UK's biggest train programme in a generation - AVENTRA - for seven of the UK's largest train operating companies, is ramping up to build the next generation of Greater Dublin's commuter trains, DART+ as well as 54 HS2 high-speed trains in a Joint Venture. Alstom also supports 66% of the UK fleet through its Services business and is the UK's leading CP6 signalling & infrastructure provider.

Employing 6,000 people across the UK and Ireland, we design, build and test trains at the UK's largest end-to-end train manufacturing factory in Derby and operate major sites at Widnes, Crewe, Ilford and Plymouth, as well as 30 train services depots across the UK&I., 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?

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.