Project Manager (Rail)

Project Manager (Rail)

We are seeking highly organised and proactive Project Managers to support major projects all over the UK. This is an excellent opportunity to work with a leading consultancy delivering high-profile projects, playing a key role in ensuring effective stakeholder engagement and smooth project delivery.

There are contract and permanent opportunities.

Requirements –

Essential

• Degree or equivalent experience
• APM membership (or working towards)
• PRINCE2 Foundation or equivalent
• Strong understanding of the operational railway and infrastructure
• Proven rail project delivery experience
• Excellent stakeholder and communication skills
• Confident decision-maker able to challenge constructively
• Knowledge of commercial requirements, programme controls, CDM, CSM-RA, HS&E legislation
• Experience with project budgets and GRIP
• NEC Contract Knowledge

Desirable

• Knowledge of investment, commercial and procurement processes
• Experience in Asset Protection
• Understanding of maintenance techniques, possessions, and isolations

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver solutions for complex, externally funded, multi-disciplinary projects
• Manage project risks and ensure integration with the operational railway
• Engage stakeholders to meet governance, assurance, and regulatory requirements
• Clarify client remits and operational needs to support early decision-making
• Support CDM compliance and resource allocation
• Monitor project progress, risks, and performance; support contingency planning
• Drive efficiencies and reduce asset/maintenance liabilities
• Support cost recovery and incident/close-call reporting

Why Apply?

• Work on major, high-profile projects
• Gain broad exposure across operations, safety, governance, and delivery
• Collaborate with experienced teams and key industry stakeholders

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.