Jobs

We have an exciting opportunity in the Eastern region for a Senior Project Manager to join our team in one of our northern offices. 

Location

To be based out of one of our northern offices at Normanton (Leeds) or York, with travel to projects to provide support and guidance to your delivery teams.

The Role

As a Senior Project Manager for Story, you will be responsible for leading and managing a portfolio of projects from inception to completion, within the Rail, Water and Energy sectors. Your role will involve coordinating with various stakeholders, including engineers, contractors and agencies, to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead with Safety: Drive Projects to Success with a Commitment to Excellence, Well-being, and Risk Management. Ensure every milestone is achieved with the highest standards of safety and quality
• Project Planning: Develop comprehensive project plans, including timelines, budgets, and resource allocation.
• Team Leadership: Lead and motivate a diverse team of professionals, fostering a collaborative and productive work environment.
• Stakeholder Management: Engage with stakeholders to understand their requirements and ensure their needs are met throughout the project lifecycle.
• Risk Management: Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies to ensure project success.
• Quality Assurance: Implement quality control measures to ensure all project deliverables meet industry standards and client expectations.
• Reporting: Provide regular updates to senior management and stakeholders on project progress, challenges, and achievements.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Proven experience in project management, preferably in the rail or infrastructure sector.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proficiency in project management software and tools. Eg Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Coins, EcoOnline, Project etc
• A degree in engineering, construction management, or a related field is preferred.
• Relevant professional qualification is desirable, eg CEng, ChPP, APM PMQ
• CRE-C and TWC experience.
• Skilled at developing close relationships, especially with key project influencers.
• Strong organisational skills.
• Extensive experience in commercial management of projects and reporting to Senior Management and Clients.

Benefits  

At Story Contracting, we invest in our people. We provide training, development, and mentoring opportunities for all employees to help with professional development and career advancement.

In addition to a competitive salary, pension, and company car/allowance, we show we care about our people by offering a health cash plan and wellbeing support to keep you fit and well - inside and outside of work.

We care about our communities too and offer our employees two paid for volunteering days each year to spend as a team or individually. 

Why Story Contracting?

Story Contracting is a privately-owned, award-winning infrastructure company who is financially secure and agile with a wide range of public, private and third sector clients who enjoy working with our talented and committed team. Our track record for delivery on time and to budget, safely and reliably, has meant repeat business from our clients, which is reflected in our motto of ‘Do It Right!’

Our values are at the heart of everything we do - the way we work and the behaviours we display. We believe that this is what makes Story Contracting and our people exceptional.

GROUNDED - Everyone is equal at Story. We are down to earth and treat each other with respect.

HARDWORKING - We all pull our weight and work hard for each other.

PROUD - We are proud of our safety, our projects, our people, our clients, and the success we create together. 

FAMILY - We nurture, train, develop and keep our people safe, just like a family. We are inclusive and do the right thing for the business and its people.

TRUSTED - What we say is what we do. Our clients, our people and our communities trust us to do it right.

WINNERS - We are hungry for success and want to be the best performing contractor for our clients, our people, and our communities.

Every Story Matters

We are proud to be a place where everyone can be part of the Story! 

As part of our pledge to eliminate discrimination and encourage diversity among our Story Team, our ‘Every Story’ policy ensures all employees are a part of a diverse environment and always feel included.

All applicants will receive careful consideration for employment regardless of who you are, where you come from or what you believe in.