Req ID:518629

Location: Cork (On-Site)
Appointment Basis: Permanent
Apply by: 6/8/26
Salary: €42000 - €47000 doe + Benefits

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, 86,000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

Purpose of the role:

Alstom UK&I D&IS have an exciting opportunity to join our team based in Cork, delivering signalling works on the railway infrastructure. As a Scheme Project Manager, you will play a key role supporting our Project Manager or Lead Project Manager in managing the project programme and resources to deliver the planned works within budget, safely and within set timescales.

We'll look to for:

Support our Project Manager or Lead Project Manager by managing and delivering significant elements of the contracted works in line with both client and internal requirements.
Manage small / lower complexity projects or parts of larger or more complex projects
Manage and control costs, risks and opportunities associated with your remit, to ensure your remit is delivered in line with business expectations.
Provide clear and precise reports on the status of project deliverables in line with the Project Management Plan.
Identify resource requirements and work with your planning colleagues to build programmes including people, plant, materials and subcontractors' activities.
Liaise with and project manage subcontractors, ensuring they are reporting their progress against programme and communicating issues and risks regularly
Represent Alstom at regular client and supplier meetings, and support colleagues in presenting to the client
Produce accurate and concise written reports internally and to the client.
Maintain a strong delivery culture.
Ensure the Project Risk Management process is regularly and accurately maintained.
Understand standard industry contract conditions, contractual requirements and be able to identify key variations.
Accurately track all deliverables through to a successful project close out.

All about you:

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:

Experience working for a main contractor, consultant or client organisation, in a railway,construction,or engineering environment or similar environment
Knowledge of Health, Safety & Environmental requirements applying to project activities, including CDM 2015 Regulations
Understanding of quantified risk assessments
Understanding of scheduling / planning / programming principles
Knowledge of the duties of a Principal Contractor in a rail, construction,engineering environment or similar
Comprehension of management systems
Strong computer skills, specifically in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint

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)
Up to 52 weeks full maternity and adoption pay
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with the opportunity to buy or sell holiday
Option to enjoy a brand new electric or hybrid vehicle with our salary sacrifice scheme
A wide range of flexible benefits that you can tailor to suit your lifestyle

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!

Equal opportunity statement:

Alstom is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all our employees are encouraged to reach their full potential, and individual differences are valued and respected. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by local law.

As a 'Disability Confident' employer, we will interview all disabled job applicants who match the essential criteria of the job description or specification. We will consider flexible working requests for all roles unless operational requirements prevent otherwise.

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Job Type:Experienced

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