Graduate Engineering Project Manager

Type: Graduate
Region: London

We are on the lookout for an adaptable Graduate Engineering Project Manager to join our talented team at Resonate in Derby, England, United Kingdom.

Growing your career as a hybrid Graduate Engineering Project Manager is an exceptional opportunity to develop relevant skills.

If you are strong in analysis, problem-solving and have the right attitude for the job, then apply for the position of Graduate Engineering Project Manager at Resonate today!

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About us

We provide software products and services that are already improving the operational delivery of rail services. Our vision is to create a truly connected rail network, using deep technology expertise and industry experience to deliver game-changing solutions to meet transport challenges across the UK and beyond.  Delivering high levels of automation into complex operational environments, we have integrated our Control technology with our Traffic Management System, a genuine world first.  Our services continue to grow, using cloud, data analytics, edge computing and IT/OT integration.  We are excited by the possibilities offered by technology and driven by improving experiences for passengers globally.

To find out more about Resonate please visit our careers page:

About you

You will be passionate about the creation of real-world technology and the benefits it brings for society, the economy and environmental sustainability.  Those with degrees in engineering or STEM subjects will be particularly suited to this graduate programme, but we are open to a range of applications so long as you have a genuine passion to build a career working with technology. A background in rail is not needed, but an interest in making transport better for the customer is great!

 You will be supported throughout the program to help you get up to speed with the product and rail domain understanding, as well as being assigned a mentor and buddy to help you along the way!

About the role

As a Graduate Engineering Project Manager within our Control Systems division you will:

• Get involved with day-to-day project delivery with the goal of managing a portfolio of projects to time, cost and quality
• Take on responsibility for client relationships
• Build a clear understanding of scope commitments and performance targets
• Develop a thorough understanding of internal and external governance expectations
• Be responsible for reporting on key project metrics
• Develop a technical understanding of resonate products and their delivered outcomes for our clients
• Undertake internal rotations within the control systems division to build your wider understanding of our business
• Build expertise to become a competent project manager and gain formal project management qualifications

We are looking for you to be:

• Passionate about technology and creating resilient, high quality, IT systems
• Driven about what you want from a career with the flexibility to be the best you can
• Assured and approachable, able to build relationships and collaborate effectively
• Highly organised, resilient, and able to manage your workload and commitments
• Able to manage tasks and problems independently
• A technical problem solver with the ability to troubleshoot – simplifying more complex problems into simple questions to be answered
• Inquisitive with a mindset to understand how things work/fit together rather than just accepting the solution
• Willing to challenge how things are currently done – not just accept things at face value/think beyond current practices
• A quick learner
• Attention to detail oriented  
• Able to convey complex technical topics to non-technical people

What you will get – life at Resonate as a Graduate

Working within Control Systems as a graduate, you will develop valuable experience in system design, build, test, deployment, maintenance and support of complex signalling control systems. 

You will gain exposure to a wide range of talented technical specialists and client representatives, growing your network and skills in all elements of installation and deployment of our systems on-site.  Your colleagues, managers, and dedicated mentor will support your journey, as will internal and external development opportunities, as you learn the skills required for a successful career in technology.

Location, Work and travel requirements

The role is Derby-based with deployment work at client Control Centres a key requirement.  We offer a hybrid approach to work location, however night working, working weekends, public holidays, and travel and hotel stays are required for delivery.  A full, clean, driving licence is an advantage.

So that you can thrive both in and out of work we offer the following benefits on top of a competitive salary that rewards you for the value you bring:  

• Hybrid working 
• 27 days annual leave in addition to public holidays
• Pension plan with matched contributions from 5%-8% 
• Private Healthcare that covers you and your immediate dependents
• Group Income Protection cover
• Life Assurance
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption policies
• Monthly divisional days that bring the whole team together

• Tailored and supported training and development to further your career

Closing Date for applications is Friday 14th June 2024. To apply, please submit your CV along with a cover letter detailing your motivations for becoming a Graduate Engineering Project Manager in our Control Systems division here at Resonate.

For successful applications 30 minute intro calls over Teams will be taking place between 10th – 18th June.

If successful at this stage you will be invited to take part in a virtual assessment day and in person interviews at our Derby office taking place on 25th & 26th June.

The start date for graduate roles will be September 2024

We look forward to receiving your application!

Benefits of working as a Graduate Engineering Project Manager in Derby, England, United Kingdom:

? Career Growth Potential

? Opportunities to grow

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