Scheme Project Manager
| Job Type | Contract |
| Location | Stockport/ Hybrid |
| Area | North West, UK |
| Sector | Programme & Project Management |
| Salary | £429 Per Day |
| Start Date | September 1st, 2025 |
| Advertiser | Alexa Becoy |
| Job Ref | 4122-PSR1JP00094040 |
| IR35 | Inside |
| Security Clearance | DBS/DS |
- Description
- The Client:
A government department client is looking for a Scheme Project Manager to join them on a 6 month contract. This position will be in Stockport/ Hybrid.
Job Summary:
- Accountable for delivery of Works Delivery projects in a safe & environmentally responsible manner to time, cost and quality, in accordance with the Governance of Railway Investment Projects (GRIP), applicable client company standards, current legislation and procedures including HMRI guidance where appropriate.
- Work closely with Project Managers to lead, inspire, direct and develop specialist teams to deliver successful projects to meet route objectives for internal and external stakeholders.
- Manage and implement Construction Design Management (CDM) requirements associated with projects to deliver compliance to regulations.
- Direct multi-disciplinary teams including commercial, programme controls, engineering, and others to identify solutions to client requirements and establish a robust baseline plan to manage and maintain the plans to project completion.
- Identify and Implement the management of resource planning for current and projected work banks, including identification and management of critical resource requirements.
- Support the Project Manager in preparing and maintaining definitions of the project requirements across the project lifecycle, as well as updating business cases that justify projects in terms of benefits, costs and risks in collaboration with clients.
- Manage stakeholders, taking account of their levels of influence and particular interests.
- Manage project reviews at appropriate points throughout project lifecycle which inform governance decisions of projects by identifying, monitoring and providing evaluations of progress, performance, risk (threats and opportunities) contingency, and continuing relevance. Plan and implement mitigations to them, responding to other issues that affect the projects and associated programmes.
- Manage change control in collaboration with clients and contractors by establishing, and implementing where necessary, protocols to change the scope of projects and update configuration documents as required, in accordance with NR processes.
- Support accident investigations when remitted to by the relevant designated competent person.
Essential:
- Educated to degree level in a relevant discipline or equivalent experience.
- Member of the Association for Project Management or equivalent, holding or working towards chartered status or equivalent.
- Successful experience and detailed knowledge of the application of Construction Design Management (CDM) regulations.
- Demonstrable stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
- Successful relevant experience including experience of contracting and project delivery.
- In depth knowledge and previous experience of project budget management.
- Able to demonstrate effective evaluation and decision-making skills.
- Successful previous experience of safety management in project delivery.
Our Company:
Malikshaw Interim & Executive is a specialist provider of talent management solutions helping our clients transform the delivery of our public services. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we combine providing the best talent with delivering diverse, inclusive workforces and particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented. These include people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people, LGBTQI+ people, and women.
How to Apply:
Please apply through the link provided to send your application directly to the Recruiter managing this assignment.
Disability Confident:
As a member of the disability confident scheme, the Client guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group.
If you qualify for any of the above, please notify us on your covering letter and your recruiter will confirm if the client is a member. We will then be in touch to discuss your suitability and arrange your Guaranteed Interview.
Should you require reasonable adjustments at any point during the recruitment process or if there is a more accessible way for us to communicate, please do let me know.
- Accountable for delivery of Works Delivery projects in a safe & environmentally responsible manner to time, cost and quality, in accordance with the Governance of Railway Investment Projects (GRIP), applicable client company standards, current legislation and procedures including HMRI guidance where appropriate.
