Projet Manager NW

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to join our Wales business unit, leading the delivery of rail and civil engineering projects across the North Wales Coast. This role will play a key part in managing works delivered through long?term frameworks and competitively tendered schemes, with an initial focus on footbridge widening and accessibility projects.

Current and upcoming works include Sandy Lane and Pen Uchaf footbridge widening schemes, forming part of Network Rail and Transport for Wales active travel and DDA compliance programmes, alongside wider CP7 civils and structures works across the region.

The successful candidate will take full responsibility for project delivery from pre?construction through to completion, managing teams, programme, cost, safety, quality and stakeholder relationships in a fast?paced, possession?based environment.

About the Business Unit

Our Wales business unit is a dynamic, expanding operational region delivering multidisciplinary civil engineering works across:

Rail infrastructure (bridges, footbridges, platforms, stations, embankments, tunnels)
CP7 infrastructure and civils frameworks
Access for All and active travel schemes
Structural refurbishment and reconstruction projects
Environment Agency and Local Authority works
The team is currently mobilising and delivering significant infrastructure works across North Wales, with a strong pipeline secured through long?term frameworks.

Key Responsibilities

Project Delivery & Leadership

Manage projects from pre?qualification, tendering and mobilisation through to completion and handover
Lead and coordinate site teams, including Site Engineers, Site Agents, subcontractors and supply chain partners
Ensure teams clearly understand contract requirements, programme constraints and resource needs
Provide visible leadership across site and office teams, promoting high standards of delivery

Programme & Commercial Control

Plan and manage project programmes, including possession?based works
Monitor progress against programme and budget, implementing corrective actions where required
Work closely with commercial teams to manage cost, change control and variations
Support the identification and management of contract change and risk

About You

You will be an experienced Project Manager with a strong background in rail and civil engineering, particularly structures and bridge?related works. You will be comfortable managing works in possession environments, leading multidisciplinary teams, and delivering projects safely in live rail settings.

Qualifications & Experience

Essential

Degree / HNC / HND in Civil Engineering (or equivalent experience)
Proven experience as a Project Manager within rail and/or complex civil engineering environments
Experience delivering civils and structures projects such as:
Footbridges and bridges
Structural refurbishments and reconstructions
Access for All / DDA schemes
PTS (Personal Track Safety)
SMSTS
Full UK Driving Licence