Senior Project Control Engineer

Morosn Talent are currently seeking a Senior Project Control Engineer to strengthen our clients Rail Programme team. They will support their project managers and existing project control engineers to deliver the programme of work outlined above.  

The role is a full-time requirement for six-months initially starting as soon as practicable. Ideally, we are looking for someone with experience of heavy / light rail industries. The role will be hybrid with some home working and some days in the Manchester office each week. 

Whilst there is no line management responsibility associated with this role, it is expected that candidates will have experience of overseeing the outputs for quality / consistency of other team members and they will have oversight of the Programme as a whole, leading a team of Project Control personnel x2.

Rail Programme Summary 

Rail Delivery Programme consists of a number of Access for All schemes which are in various phases of their project lifecycle. The purpose of these schemes is to facilitate step-free access to Greater Manchester’s stations with funding from various sources, comprising of new lifts/footbridges to be installed in the existing station infrastructure.

In addition to our Access for All Programme, the client are also undertaking a series of enhancements at Salford Central Station to improve the overall look, feel and customer experience, with works due to commence on site in early 2025. 

Also undertaking the design and delivery of a new unmanned station at Golborne on the West Coast Main Line; currently progressing through outline design with entry into service planned for Spring 2027.

 Key responsibilities include the following: 

1. Develop robust level 4 integrated control schedule for CP7 Access for All projects, monitor and maintain an accurate baseline; 

2. Support existing Project Control team to develop robust level 4 schedules for existing Access for All projects, Salford Central Enhancements and Golborne Station new build; 

3. Carry out a detailed review of tender and contract programmes and delivery estimates for Access for All CP7 projects and liaise with contractors and delivery partners including Network Rail; 

4. Support Project Controls team during tender and contract programme reviews for all other Rail projects; 

5. Work alongside Cost Manager to develop cost plans and maintain them for all projects, manage and monitor costs; 

6. Oversee the development and management of resource plans for all Rail projects; 

7. Management of change control and related impact assessments for CP7 Access for All projects and support other Rail projects where required; 

8. Work alongside Risk Managers to document and maintain risk registers and carry out schedule risk analysis; 

9. Undertake frequent and regular reviews of progress / preparation of “look aheads” for the project teams; 

10. Production of periodic project / programme dashboard reports; 

11. Development of quarterly capital forecasts in conjunction with project teams Commercial colleagues for all projects; and 

12. Work closely with existing Project Controls team to ensure quality in outputs and help to upskill on key project controls processes and techniques; 

13. Provide support to Project Managers for day-to-day project activities.