Portfolio Manager

Are you a senior leader in rail construction with experience delivering building and station projects?

Do you have a deep understanding of Network Rail processes and NEC contracts?

Are you a strong leader who can take immediate control of a project portfolio and team? Are you looking for an influential role where you can shape engineering strategy and ensure successful project delivery?

Location: Rayleigh office with hybrid working + periodical travel across Anglia region
Salary: £70,000 - £90,000 per annum (DOE)
Benefits:
·25 days annual leave + bank holidays
·Company car
·3% matched pension scheme
·Hybrid working (manage your own diary)
·Professional development and training support

Role Overview:
Due to continued business growth and the success of newly secured projects, my client is looking to appoint a Senior Portfolio Manager for a Network Rail Buildings framework in the Eastern region, with a focus in the Anglia region. This senior technical authority role will oversee the delivery of major infrastructure works, ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient project execution.

As the Senior Portfolio Manager, you will act as the Professional Head and technical authority for all buildings and civils works across projects on the frameworks. You will be responsible for setting and maintaining engineering strategy, leading multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring the highest standards are upheld throughout all stages of project delivery.

This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of large-scale infrastructure projects and contribute to the company's growth within a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:
·Lead technical strategy and governance across buildings and stations works
·Act as Contractor's Engineering Manager (CEM) or Contracts Responsible Engineer (CRE C) and provide leadership on compliance with Network Rail standards.
·Oversee design, construction, commissioning, and handback processes, ensuring quality and safety.
·Manage multi-disciplinary engineering coordination and ensure effective risk management.
·Interface with key stakeholders including Network Rail and suppliers, ensuring project delivery aligns with client requirements.

Requirements:

Essential requirements:
·Significant experience delivering building, station, and refurbishment projects within the rail environment for a main contractor.
·Strong, demonstrable leadership skills with the ability to take control of an existing team and command respect.
·In-depth knowledge of Network Rail standards, processes, and safety-critical requirements.
·Strong working knowledge of NEC contracts, including compensation events.
·Experience as a CRE (Construction). Experience as a CEM is a bonus but not required.

Desired requirements:
·Chartered Engineer status (CEng, MICE, etc.) or working towards it.
·A degree in Civil or Building Engineering. Extensive relevant experience is considered more important than formal qualifications.
·Project management qualifications (e.g., APM, PRINCE2).

This is a unique and senior opportunity where you will take full ownership of part of a framework, with autonomy and access to speak directly with company owners.

If you are interested in applying for this role, please email your CV to brooke.stell@carringtonwest.com or call 02394314914.