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Colas Rail UK

Apr 5, 2024

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry Level
  • Business, Operations & Strategy
  • Bristol

Requirements

  • Minimum 2:2 in chosen Degree
  • Show an interest and drive to be part of the Rail Industry and Colas Rail
  • Be comfortable with working nights and weekends
  • Work independently and in a team using your own initiative to deliver successful projects

Responsibilities

  • Assist the Project Manager/Delivery Manager in leading and delivering successful projects/contracts, safely, on time and within budget. Also delivering against the Route to Competence for the Project Management pathway.
  • Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction are delivered at all times, work in a collaborative manner, engage regularly with the client and ensure they are continually updated on progress.
  • Lead complex multidisciplinary project/contract activities and direct the project/delivery team to ensure delivery of work within agreed timescales according to the agreed quality and in line with safety rules and procedures.
  • Ensure best safety practices are being utilised during all site/depot/machine activities and any non-compliant materials or workmanship is reported following the correct process.
  • Ensure contracted works do not compromise the safe operation of the Railway system and that of the safety of passengers, staff and public.
  • Support the project manager/delivery manager in all matters related to the successful delivery of the project/contract.
  • Forecast and monitor project costs; identify and highlight any deviation from the budget & plan in a timely manner.
  • Establish and maintain project management controls including risk and change management.
  • Work with the project team to ensure that everyone works in a collaborative, open and honest manner with all stakeholders – liaising regularly with subcontractors, client and any relevant third parties where required.
  • Attend all the relevant Graduate Development Training for your pathway, ensuring the learning gets delivered in the workplace.
  • Complete the Safety Challenge when requested.
  • As you will expect the organisation may change from time to time and you will be expected to meet the operational requirements.
  • Any other reasonable duties as required from time to time.
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Colas Rail UK

Manufacturing & Electronics
Industry
1001-5000
Employees

Mission & Purpose

Colas Rail UK is a leading railway infrastructure company that specializes in providing a wide range of services to the rail industry. Their core activities include track construction, maintenance, and renewal, as well as electrification and signalling projects. Their ultimate mission is to deliver safe, reliable, and efficient railway systems that meet the needs of their customers and contribute to the overall improvement of the UK's rail network. Their purpose is to enhance the capacity, performance, and sustainability of railways, ensuring the smooth and seamless movement of passengers and freight, while also prioritising safety and environmental responsibility. Through their expertise and innovation, Colas Rail UK plays a crucial role in supporting the growth and development of the UK's rail infrastructure.

Culture & Values

  • Care

    Caring is a fundamental value of our corporate culture. Whether it is self-care, care for employees, care for our customers and partners or care for the environment and society – from the very essence of our activity – we are driven by the same duty of exemplary and benevolence. Therefore, acting ethically and preserving the safety of those who accompany us will always remain our priority.

  • Share

    We are convinced that the pooling of talents and resources in all their diversity, teamwork and cross-disciplinary bridges are a source of progress and new ideas.

  • Dare

    We dare to take on responsibilities with a committed international leader who gives everyone a chance, we are one of the international leaders in our industry. That’s true. But what really matters is why we will keep on being a leader, we are a strong and structured company. We keep on innovating in our businesses and dare to conquer new territories and market segments, we trust everyone dares, regardless of where they come from, by quickly allowing them to take on responsibilities on large-scale projects.

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