Featured Employer: Alstom

Alstom are looking for curious and innovative people who are passionate about working together to reinvent mobility, making it smarter and more sustainable. Alstom creates smart innovations to meet the mobility challenges of today and tomorrow. Joining Alstom means joining a truly global community of more than 75,000 people dedicated to solving real-world mobility challenges and achieving international projects with sustainable local impact.

Working for Alstom, a market leader with the most up-to-date technology, you will have the opportunity to learn, develop and grow in a thriving, technical company with the chance to progress quickly. Benefit from a nurturing culture of inclusive and collaborative innovation, joining a team of the right talents to solve real-world mobility challenges and invent the transport systems of tomorrow.

A fantastic opportunity has opened for a Lead Systems Engineer to support the project and development of signalling interlocking solutions, software, and processes for UK projects.

Key Responsibilities include but not limited to:

  • Ensure delivery of standardised objectives and optimum systems solutions on allocated projects
  • Participate in the development of new systems solutions
  • Support to safety assurance on the application CSM on allocated projects / products including the development of Generic and Specific Application Safety Cases
  • Work with the Systems Engineering Manager to establish matters of best practice
  • Act as system architect or Bid Technical Manager to support project tenders
  • Technical team leadership for Systems Engineers
  • Support the project in the field by providing second line product support to customers

Essential Requirements:

  • Good knowledge of client and systems standards and legislation
  • HNC or HND level education in an engineering relation subject
  • Knowledge of the UK railway safety approval processes
  • Good knowledge of systems engineering principles and good understanding of relevant systems and software tools and the aptitude to develop skills further
  • Experience working in a railway system engineering environment

Desirable:

  • Knowledgeable of Commercial and financial awareness
  • PTS
  • Corporate Member of an engineering institute
  • IRSE Systems or Engineering Managers licence
  • A high degree of computer and software literacy

For further information on this fantastic opportunity contact Sam Blair at Advance TRS

Advance TRS are RPO partners for Alstom’s permanent staff recruitment drive of rail signalling management, engineering and installation professionals in York, Derby, Birmingham, London, and Bristol, as part of CP6.

Advance TRS is a niche recruitment consultancy specialising in the provision of highly skilled technical professionals for the built environment. We pride ourselves on our ability to deliver an exceptional level of customer service and seek to create long-lasting, dependable relationships.

Visit our website for more information about opportunities to join Alstom or how we can support your next career move.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Alstom are looking for curious and innovative people who are passionate about working together to reinvent mobility, making it smarter and more sustainable. Alstom creates smart innovations to meet the mobility challenges of today and tomorrow. Joining Alstom means joining a truly global community of more than 75,000 people dedicated to solving real-world mobility challenges and achieving international projects with sustainable local impact.

Working for Alstom, a market leader with the most up-to-date technology, you will have the opportunity to learn, develop and grow in a thriving, technical company with the chance to progress quickly. Benefit from a nurturing culture of inclusive and collaborative innovation, joining a team of the right talents to solve real-world mobility challenges and invent the transport systems of tomorrow.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Lead Software Engineer leading a small team of permanent and contract engineers.

Role:
The successful candidate will be a significant role in the design, development, and testing of software, typically running on a Windows operating system.

Key Responsibilities include but not limited to:

  • Lead software project teams
  • Participate in the design, coding, and module testing of software
  • Support the installation and commissioning of software
  • Provide support to customers of software
  • Supervise/liaise with Contractors, Technicians and System Testers
  • Conduct Design Reviews

Essential Requirements:

  • A background in software development with specific experience developing Windows applications
  • Familiar with Visual Studio 2017+
  • In depth knowledge of C# (7years +)
  • Experience of software versioning tools (Azure DevOps preferred)
  • Experience using SQL (MySQL/MSSQL) and .Net platform

Desirable:

  • SQL Server DBA
  • C++
  • Interfacing and developing with MicroStation/MDL

For further information on this fantastic opportunity contact Sam Blair at Advance TRS

Advance TRS are RPO partners for Alstom’s permanent staff recruitment drive of rail signalling management, engineering and installation professionals in York, Derby, Birmingham, London, and Bristol, as part of CP6.

Advance TRS is a niche recruitment consultancy specialising in the provision of highly skilled technical professionals for the built environment. We pride ourselves on our ability to deliver an exceptional level of customer service and seek to create long-lasting, dependable relationships.

Visit our website for more information about opportunities to join Alstom or how we can support your next career move.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Alstom are looking for curious and innovative people who are passionate about working together to reinvent mobility, making it smarter and more sustainable. Alstom creates smart innovations to meet the mobility challenges of today and tomorrow. Joining Alstom means joining a truly global community of more than 75,000 people dedicated to solving real-world mobility challenges and achieving international projects with sustainable local impact.

Working for Alstom, a market leader with the most up-to-date technology, you will have the opportunity to learn, develop and grow in a thriving, technical company with the chance to progress quickly. Benefit from a nurturing culture of inclusive and collaborative innovation, joining a team of the right talents to solve real-world mobility challenges and invent the transport systems of tomorrow.

A new opportunity has become available as a Lead Power Engineer, supporting the Power Engineering Manager and Principal Engineer with projects.

Role:

The successful candidate will lead and undertake the design and production of power systems and subsystem interfaces, as well as the management of Power and Assistant Power Engineers.

Key Responsibilities include but not limited to:

  • Provide electrical and power technical support to the business
  • To support the Power Department in undertaking internal and external technical investigations
  • To provide mentorship and guidance to the junior members of the Power Department
  • To be technically responsible for the accurate and compliant delivery of electrical design solutions
  • To act as Contractor’s Responsible Engineer (CRE) for Power or Power Project Engineer on allocated schemes or work
  • To liaise with internal stake holders

Essential Requirements:

  • Degree level education in an Electrical/Electronic Engineering discipline or HND with time served
  • Valid PTS with AC/DC
  • Full valid driving license
  • Member of IET
  • C&G 2382

Desirable:

  • Working towards IEng / CEng
  • C&G 2394

For further information on this fantastic opportunity contact Sam Blair at Advance TRS

Advance TRS are RPO partners for Alstom’s permanent staff recruitment drive of rail signalling management, engineering and installation professionals in York, Derby, Birmingham, London, and Bristol, as part of CP6.

Advance TRS is a niche recruitment consultancy specialising in the provision of highly skilled technical professionals for the built environment. We pride ourselves on our ability to deliver an exceptional level of customer service and seek to create long-lasting, dependable relationships.

Visit our website for more information about opportunities to join Alstom or how we can support your next career move.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Alstom are looking for curious and innovative people who are passionate about working together to reinvent mobility, making it smarter and more sustainable. Alstom creates smart innovations to meet the mobility challenges of today and tomorrow. Joining Alstom means joining a truly global community of more than 75,000 people dedicated to solving real-world mobility challenges and achieving international projects with sustainable local impact.

Working for Alstom, a market leader with the most up-to-date technology, you will have the opportunity to learn, develop and grow in a thriving, technical company with the chance to progress quickly. Benefit from a nurturing culture of inclusive and collaborative innovation, joining a team of the right talents to solve real-world mobility challenges and invent the transport systems of tomorrow.

An exciting role has arisen for a Signalling Project Engineer to join a market leading contractor and work with some of the latest signalling equipment on the market.

Role:
The successful candidate will manage and undertake engineering activities across the Signalling organisation. The Signalling Project Engineer will support the Project Engineering Manager or Principal Project Engineer to deliver all Project Engineering activities on a project.

Key Responsibilities include but not limited to:

  • Implement and maintain best practise signalling engineering processes
  • Carry out technical audits as required
  • Support SS&I business development with tendering activities
  • Support the Competence Manager with the execution of the IRSE licensing scheme
  • Ensure integration of design, installation and testing activities meet client specifications

Essential Requirements:

  • Senior Engineering Manager (Projects) (7.8.230F) or Engineering Manager (Projects) (7.8.110F) IRSE license
  • Experience of Project Engineering, Design, Installation or Test on signalling projects
  • Must be able to develop System Specification and Requirements
  • Must display good understanding of modern signalling technologies

Desirable:

  • Willing to learn and be driven to progress within the company structure
  • Valid PTS (Personal Track Safety) Certificate
  • Corporate membership or the IRSE with IEng or higher
  • MSc or BSc degree level education in engineering discipline

For further information on this fantastic opportunity contact Jake Rogers at Advance TRS

Advance TRS are RPO partners for Alstom’s permanent staff recruitment drive of rail signalling management, engineering and installation professionals in York, Derby, Birmingham, London, and Bristol, as part of CP6.

Advance TRS is a niche recruitment consultancy specialising in the provision of highly skilled technical professionals for the built environment. We pride ourselves on our ability to deliver an exceptional level of customer service and seek to create long-lasting, dependable relationships.

Visit our website for more information about opportunities to join Alstom or how we can support your next career move.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Alstom are looking for curious and innovative people who are passionate about working together to reinvent mobility, making it smarter and more sustainable. Alstom creates smart innovations to meet the mobility challenges of today and tomorrow. Joining Alstom means joining a truly global community of more than 75,000 people dedicated to solving real-world mobility challenges and achieving international projects with sustainable local impact.

Working for Alstom, a market leader with the most up-to-date technology, you will have the opportunity to learn, develop and grow in a thriving, technical company with the chance to progress quickly. Benefit from a nurturing culture of inclusive and collaborative innovation, joining a team of the right talents to solve real-world mobility challenges and invent the transport systems of tomorrow.

An exciting opportunity has arisen as a Lead Project Manager for a market-leading organisation within York. The successful Lead Project Manager will work within a customer-focused global organisation to deliver a variety of projects.

Role:
The successful candidate will report to the Project Manager and oversee and manage the complete project life cycle with the relevant experienced teams, as well as maintaining a high standard in line with the organisation’s policies and procedures.

Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Management of a complete project life cycle
  • Preparation of project Cost Performance Review and Monthly End of Sales documents
  • Delivery of projects in compliance with Health & Safety, Quality and Environmental Plans
  • Production and regular management of daily site activity diaries
  • Undertake project reviews with Senior Managers to ensure projects are meeting key milestone dates
  • Develop and maintain professional relationships with clients, contractors, and suppliers at all levels

Essential Requirements:

  • Have experience working within the rail sector and the management of re-signalling projects
  • Experience in all stages of a project life cycle with delivery being key
  • Completion and qualification of various Health & Safety courses
  • Completion and qualification of various Environmental courses
  • Association of Project Managers accredited training course
  • Valid Personal Track Safety certification

Desirable:

  • Proven team management and leadership skills
  • Good communication skills
  • Risk management training

For further information on this fantastic opportunity contact Jake Rogers at Advance TRS

Advance TRS are RPO partners for Alstom’s permanent staff recruitment drive of rail signalling management, engineering and installation professionals in York, Derby, Birmingham, London, and Bristol, as part of CP6.

Advance TRS is a niche recruitment consultancy specialising in the provision of highly skilled technical professionals for the built environment. We pride ourselves on our ability to deliver an exceptional level of customer service and seek to create long-lasting, dependable relationships.

Visit our website for more information about opportunities to join Alstom or how we can support your next career move.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Alstom are looking for curious and innovative people who are passionate about working together to reinvent mobility, making it smarter and more sustainable. Alstom creates smart innovations to meet the mobility challenges of today and tomorrow. Joining Alstom means joining a truly global community of more than 75,000 people dedicated to solving real-world mobility challenges and achieving international projects with sustainable local impact.

Working for Alstom, a market leader with the most up-to-date technology, you will have the opportunity to learn, develop and grow in a thriving, technical company with the chance to progress quickly. Benefit from a nurturing culture of inclusive and collaborative innovation, joining a team of the right talents to solve real-world mobility challenges and invent the transport systems of tomorrow.
A new opportunity has arisen for a Signalling Design Verifier to join an experienced signalling team. The successful Signalling Design Verifier will work alongside some of the best Signalling Designers in the industry, the successful candidate will be an integral part of the team and will have the opportunity to increase knowledge and showcase their talent to others within the industry.

Role:
The successful candidate will work on major re-signalling projects as part of the CP6 frameworks, as well as working with one of the latest signalling equipment’s available on the market. They will also highlight and identify best practises across the processes.

Key Responsibilities include but not limited to:

  • Production, Verification and Validation Signalling design deliverable at a principle and system level in accordance with project programme, budgetary and technical requirements
  • Support the Responsible Engineer with the identification of operational risks, construction risk, maintenance risk and system risk within design
  • Identify best practice signalling processes as part of a continual improvement plan to increase efficiency and minimise cost of non-quality and technical / delivery risk

Essential Requirements:

  • Application of Signalling Verification and Design Process at a principle and system level
  • Application of CDM (Construction, Design and Management Regulations)
  • Application of the RSSB (Rail Safety and Standards Board)
  • Application of Network Rail Standards (or equivalent)
  • Verification of risk assessments
  • Knowledge of CSM (Common Safety Method)
  • Computer skills including CAD

Qualifications:

  • IRSE 1.1.160 IRSE Signalling Design Verifier
  • AND
  • IRSE 1.1.550 IRSE Principle Design Licence

Desirable:

  • Willing to learn and be driven to progress within the company structure
  • Good time management and time keeping

For further information on this fantastic opportunity contact Jake Rogers at Advance TRS
Advance TRS are RPO partners for Alstom’s permanent staff recruitment drive of rail signalling management, engineering and installation professionals in York, Derby, Birmingham, London, and Bristol, as part of CP6.

Advance TRS is a niche recruitment consultancy specialising in the provision of highly skilled technical professionals for the built environment. We pride ourselves on our ability to deliver an exceptional level of customer service and seek to create long-lasting, dependable relationships.

Visit our website for more information about opportunities to join Alstom or how we can support your next career move.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Alstom are looking for curious and innovative people who are passionate about working together to reinvent mobility, making it smarter and more sustainable. Alstom creates smart innovations to meet the mobility challenges of today and tomorrow. Joining Alstom means joining a truly global community of more than 75,000 people dedicated to solving real-world mobility challenges and achieving international projects with sustainable local impact.

Working for Alstom, a market leader with the most up-to-date technology, you will have the opportunity to learn, develop and grow in a thriving, technical company with the chance to progress quickly. Benefit from a nurturing culture of inclusive and collaborative innovation, joining a team of the right talents to solve real-world mobility challenges and invent the transport systems of tomorrow.
A new role has arisen as a Signalling Construction Manager, you will be responsible for the management of site construction activities, from tender to commissioning, supported by Installation Managers across multiple signalling projects.
Role:
As part of this exciting role, you will be expected to manage your team, time, and material to ensure that all is in order to complete the project at hand. You will be working closely with the Installation Manager and reporting to the Project Manager providing daily progress reports. You will be an integral part of the team and must have the man management skills to succeed.

Key Responsibilities include but not limited to:

  • Tender planned signalling installation works as part of the overall project tendering process
  • Scope and review subcontract installation packages of works
  • Plan project activities to suit access and project deliverables
  • Deliver the project programme to time, quality, and resource plan
  • Delivery of the project to forecasted costs, regular reporting, and detailed cost control measures
  • Safety Leadership – to lead by example in project site safety
  • Effectively communicate task requirements to staff
  • Monitor and control worked hours and un-worked hours
  • Support Operations Managers in reviewing and production of new procedures
  • Maintain IRSE logbook
  • To comply with and undertake all relevant Environment, Health & Safety measures, and activities

Essential Requirements:

  • Hold an IRSE Installation Manager’s licence.
  • Signalling based

Desirable:

  • Experience in managing and leading a team of people
  • Driven and focused

For further information on this fantastic opportunity contact Jake Rogers at Advance TRS
Advance TRS are RPO partners for Alstom’s permanent staff recruitment drive of rail signalling management, engineering and installation professionals in York, Derby, Birmingham, London, and Bristol, as part of CP6.

Advance TRS is a niche recruitment consultancy specialising in the provision of highly skilled technical professionals for the built environment. We pride ourselves on our ability to deliver an exceptional level of customer service and seek to create long-lasting, dependable relationships.

Visit our website for more information about opportunities to join Alstom or how we can support your next career move.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

An opportunity to join a global engineering contractor as a planner. In this role you will be managing the preparation and maintenance of integrated and co-ordinated project programmes, enabling resource and material requirements to be forward planned to meet project deliverables, using P6 Project Planning software. You will be reporting into the planning manager but must be able to work independently, setting high personal standards and delivering reports in a time.
Responsibilities
* Develop comprehensive, logic linked, project programmes for UK SS&I projects incorporating resource planning, materials planning, cost-loading and earned value forecasting and reporting.
* Continuously monitor the programmes prepared to accurately reflect progress and maintain accurate earned value and resource data for internal and external purposes.
* Identify critical paths and ensure action plans are developed and implemented to maximise project quality, cost and delivery objectives.
* Through accurate reporting on Work Package progress, co-ordinate all functional activity on the project and ensure that problems and bottlenecks are anticipated and resolved in a timely manner to prevent negative impact on the project.
* Provide regular reports and feedback to management on project progress and critical issues.
* Provide sufficiently accurate data to enable the Work Package Managers and Project Managers to ensure that co-ordinated project activity complies with and delivers company financial and business targets on cash and project margins.
* Through active dialogue with Work Package Managers and the Project Manager, ensure that the project programmes will deliver customer and contractual requirements to time and cost.

Essential
* Experience in a project planning / scheduling role, including resource and cost-loading / forecasting.
* Experience and expert knowledge of Primavera P6 Planning Software.
* Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
* Ability to communicate well and build relationships

Desired
* Knowledge and experience of the Rail Industry, particularly Rail Signalling.
* Knowledge and experience of working in a business process environment with an emphasis on project delivery (Contractor side).
* Ability to persuade and influence others.
* Expert knowledge of MS Excel.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

An opportunity to join a global engineering contractor as a planner. In this role you will be managing the preparation and maintenance of integrated and co-ordinated project programmes, enabling resource and material requirements to be forward planned to meet project deliverables, using P6 Project Planning software. You will be reporting into the planning manager but must be able to work independently, setting high personal standards and delivering reports in a time.

Responsibilities
* Develop comprehensive, logic linked, project programmes for UK SS&I projects incorporating resource planning, materials planning, cost-loading and earned value forecasting and reporting.
* Continuously monitor the programmes prepared to accurately reflect progress and maintain accurate earned value and resource data for internal and external purposes.
* Identify critical paths and ensure action plans are developed and implemented to maximise project quality, cost and delivery objectives.
* Through accurate reporting on Work Package progress, co-ordinate all functional activity on the project and ensure that problems and bottlenecks are anticipated and resolved in a timely manner to prevent negative impact on the project.
* Provide regular reports and feedback to management on project progress and critical issues.
* Provide sufficiently accurate data to enable the Work Package Managers and Project Managers to ensure that co-ordinated project activity complies with and delivers company financial and business targets on cash and project margins.
* Through active dialogue with Work Package Managers and the Project Manager, ensure that the project programmes will deliver customer and contractual requirements to time and cost.

Essential
* Experience in a project planning / scheduling role, including resource and cost-loading / forecasting.
* Experience and expert knowledge of Primavera P6 Planning Software.
* Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
* Ability to communicate well and build relationships

Desired
* Knowledge and experience of the Rail Industry, particularly Rail Signalling.
* Knowledge and experience of working in a business process environment with an emphasis on project delivery (Contractor side).
* Ability to persuade and influence others.
* Expert knowledge of MS Excel.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Project Manager – York

A Tier 1 contractor in the rail industry are looking for an experienced Project Manager to join their team in the York area.

The role will involve delivering projects of all appropriate sizes and complexities, although at times you may be required to deliver sections of a larger Project.

POSITION OVERVIEW

  • Provide & report to the Lead Project Manager / Project Director with clear and precise feedback on the status of project items in line with the Project Management Plan and Programme.
  • Provide support to the Tendering Department for the production of bids in line with the tendering procedure.
  • To ensure the project is completed to meet Group Standards (subject to contract of conditions).
  • To ensure the project is undertaken in line with Health, Safety & Environmental requirements.
  • To maintain a high standard in all areas for the delivery of the project in accordance the Client, Suppliers, Contractors, Stakeholders, Partners (internally or externally) Policies & Procedures.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • To effectively manage resources, i.e. people, time, plant, materials and subcontractors in line with the project plan.
  • To ensure nominated staff raise and authorise purchase requisitions in line with policies & procedures.
  • Attend regular client meetings on project progress.
  • Hold regular meetings with suppliers and the Project Team to manage progress and performance.
  • Undertake regular team briefs and workshops with Site Managers/Supervisors.
  • Produce written reports, e.g. accident investigation, monthly progress reports etc.
  • Develop & maintain a strong delivery culture with all site staff.
  • Undertake various site audits
  • Manage internal interfaces, e.g. testing, design & installation.
  • Ensure that a comprehensive daily diary of site activities and events is kept for each project.
  • Manage all of the projects Test logs.
  • Ensure the Project Risk Management process is regularly and accurately maintained.
  • Identify key variation to contract.
  • To undertake any travelling (where applicable) that may be necessary under the terms of your contract. To refer to shift working arrangements, where applicable.
  • Project close out.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

An exciting opportunity to become a principal safety assurance manager for the largest rail company in the UK. As the principal safety assurance manager, you will be maintaining product approval for technology such as interlocking, control centres or ETCS systems. You will also be performing a safety assurance manager role on large projects and occasionally act as a validator.

Responsibilities
Activities are in all aspects of Engineering Safety Management including:
* Coordinate all the Safety Assurance activities on the project / system / product. Perform Safety analysis, manage Hazard Log, review RAM, VI&T, T&C activities from a Safety perspective
* Apply the safety assurance methodologies (risk acceptance criteria, safety analysis, verification and validation) defined for the project / system / product
* Provide engineering safety assurance to large and complex application projects or product introductions as Safety Assurance Manager for the project
* Manage the Safety Assurance activities and personnel for a series of Line of Route Projects, Technology Introduction or Discipline (such as Signalling (including Design), Interlockings, ETCS (Trackside or Train-borne) technology, Control Centres) on behalf of the UK Regional Centre Safety Manager

Essential
* Practical Railway industry experience in safety engineering or safety assurance and systems engineering
* Practical understanding and application of the CENELEC Standards including BSEN50126/8/9 and associated procedures and application
* Understanding and practical application of conventional UK signalling application projects
* Detailed knowledge of the ‘Yellow Book’ and superseding documentation (including common)
* Chartered Engineer or Incorporated Engineer

APPLY NOW or contact Sam Blair at Advance TRS for more information

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Product & Services Bid Manager

A global tier 1 contractor in the rail industry are looking to add a Bid Manager to their Product & Services team. The role is a key one in the Business Development Department and the team is responsible for supplying the companies rail signalling, systems, infrastructure products and services for both internal and external customers.

Reporting into the Head of Business development & delivery you will be responsible for the management of all aspects of the preparation of tender submissions, customer offers and associated governance in line with processes and procedures.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Management of bid and tendering activity from initial enquiry to contract award
  • Managing the cost of tenders to budget
  • Offering products and solutions that meet customer requirements at a winning price point
  • Ensuring margin commitments are realised
  • Delivering high quality deliverable tender submissions and offer documents
  • Ensuring the implementation of opportunity capture plans and win strategies
  • Supporting the Business Development team in sales and business development activities
  • Working closely with the operations and contract execution teams to gain return on experience and business improvement

Essential Experience:

  • Bid management experience in rail tenders
  • Project Management
  • Basic knowledge of Railway Signalling
  • Financial processes
  • Bid writing
  • Track record in developing winning tenders
  • Excellent numerical and oral / written communication skills
  • Proficient user of Word, Excel & PowerPoint
  • Comfortable delivering presentations to business leaders & customers
  • Knowledge of CRM software packages i.e. salesforce.com (wall-C)
  • Working knowledge & understanding of commercial contracts used in signalling, systems & infrastructure projects

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Project Buyer – Hatfield

A leading Tier 1 contractor in the rail industry are looking for a Project Buyer to join their team. The role will involved various sourcing activities including materials and sub-contractors and will play a major role in the delivery of projects across the Southern region of the UK.

The role will be ideal for an Assistant/Junior Buyer with a background in rail/engineering/construction/infrastructure who is looking for a step up.

Responsibilities

  • To be responsible for supporting our Regional Procurement Manager in tendering and on-boarding of new suppliers.
  • Represent procurement in project review meetings as required.
  • To monitor Sub-contractor and supplier performance and develop supplier performance initiatives..
  • To be responsible for ensuring that frameworks or specific contracts are agreed and signed.
  • To build and maintain effective and productive relationships with the project teams, supply chain, suppliers and sub-contractors.
  • To resolve delivery problems that are escalated by the expediters or material controllers, and to continually monitor Supplier delivery performance.
  • Run a tender process from collating documents, to negotiation and contract award.
  • To communicate with suppliers, the project team and supply chain as necessary to ensure the control of accurate information at all times.
  • Contribute to maintaining project margin or achieving project savings
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Regional Sales Manager

A global Tier 1 contractor in the rail industry are looking to add a Regional Sales Manager to support the team in the Eastern Region of the UK.

The role is a key senior position in the Business Development & Tendering Department and has been created as part of a restructuring to transform performance and support a return to growth.

The Regional Sales Manager shall be responsible for but not limited to:

  • Sales planning and Account management
  • Account management for key accounts regional and Tier 1 contractors
  • Developing new opportunities
  • Ensure opportunities are captured and continuously maintained on the CRM system
  • Develop strong collaborative relationships grounded in trust and integrity, become a “trusted advisor” understanding customer’s operational challenges and working with the relevant Bid Directors to develop value-based solutions that leverage the full range of capabilities
  • Hold regular customer meetings to review current and future work bank, identify new business opportunities
  • Be the voice of the customer and internal champion
  • Act as the key interface between the customer and relevant internal functions and platforms
  • Assist in the development of capture plans to drive winning strategies and create a compelling vision for key stakeholders and bid teams
  • Understand customer hot-button’s, positive and negative discriminators and ensure these are leveraged within our proposals
  • Assist in the development of business cases to support commercial growth
  • Provide the front end customer engagement and account planning through prospecting, identification of customer needs, supporting the Bid Director to ensure prequalification, solution and proposal development, pricing, customer objection, negotiation through to deal closure
  • Ensuring compliance with process and governance procedures
  • Be a key contributor to the development of the Marketing and Commercial Carousels driving customer requirements into these key strategic outputs
  • Be a key contributor in the development of Business Development and Tendering budgets and forecasts
  • Ensure robust lessons learned undertaken and Return on Experience drives continuous improvement; taking the lead on improvement initiatives related to the account management function
  • Establish strategic partnerships with internal and external partners, consultants and complementary organisations to realise winning strategies
  • Produce and deliver presentations to senior internal and external stakeholders
  • Comply with and undertake all relevant Environment, Health & Safety measures and activities
  • Undertake regular travel to key account management

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Product & Services Business Manager

A global Tier 1 contractor in the rail industry are looking to add a Product & Services Manager to their team. The role will involve supporting the Product and Services business to undertake business development, bid and project management, reporting and sales execution activities to deliver company financial targets related to order intake, sales and margin. The business delivers a range of signalling and infrastructure products to the rail industry.

Key Networks & Links

Management team, project delivery, business development, supply chain, manufacturing, sourcing, suppliers, engineering.

Objectives:

* Deliver target for Product Business order intake, sales and margin
* Deliver expectations and targets for customer support contracts
* Maintain Product and Service business Price lists
* Maintain Product and Service business support documentation
* Production of accurate budgets and forecasts for Product Business project
* Regular provision of accurate reports on Product and Service business to management
* Provide input into senior management strategy on Product and Service business including NPD, NPI, etc.

Responsibilities:

* Management of Product and Service business development activity
* Maintain customer relationships, maintaining a network of contacts related to Product and Service business
* Bid Management for Product and service Business tendering activity
* Regular provision of accurate reports on Product and Service business to management
* Provide input into senior management strategy on Product and Service business including NPD, NPI
* Undertaking travel as required in line with the requirements of the role
* To comply with and undertake all relevant Environment, Health & Safety measures and activities

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.