The Arriva Group is a division of Deutsche Bahn AG, a leading worldwide provider of transport and logistics services. Arriva is responsible for all Deutsche Bahn's regional passenger transport outside of Germany. Our Mainland Europe Division operates across 11 European countries, with a range of vehicles including buses, trains, trams and water buses. We have a new opportunity for an Engineering Project Manager to support our engineering capability across Europe. Reporting to the Engineering Director Mainland Europe this is an exciting opportunity to work with multi modal operations (bus and rail) on a range of projects supporting our ambitious plans in Mainland Europe.
Key responsibilities include:
• Engineering projects such as our eco savings project, Lean processes and our divisional change programme. These will involve working with our local businesses to ensure successful implementation and sustainability of savings.
• Troubleshooting for engineering projects, working with local management and technical teams on the resolution of engineering and technical problems.
• Ensuring that technical and safety standards are constantly met across the division and providing technical advice where appropriate.
The role would be based from an Arriva business location and will require a significant amount of travel across Mainland Europe.
Applicants will need to demonstrate:
• Engineering skills and expertise – Good operational engineering experience is essential. Degree calibre and preferably Chartered Engineer status/or ambitions to achieve.
• High level project management skills.
• Ability to identify, analyse and solve problems which may be technical or contractual.
• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships and influence/persuade others.
• Strong interpersonal skills to work in geographically diverse and culturally different businesses and across bus and rail activities.
• Effective communication skills (written and oral) and capable of working with a mix of staff at frontline and management levels.
• English is our business language so competency in written and oral English is essential.
• Capable of effective supplier/contract management, ideally with negotiation skills.
If you are interested please send an introductory e-mail and CV to Kerry Tarran
If you want more information before applying please e-mail Kerry to arrange a time to discuss the role.
Closing date for applications is: Monday 26th September 2011
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