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Project Development Manager
Job Posted: 2 months ago
Salary: £ 300 - 321 / Day
Job Type: Contract
Location: Manchester, Greater Manchester
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Project Development Manager / Assistant Project Manager
York or Manchester (3 days per week onsite)
£321 per day Umbrella
Contract until 30/09/2026
BPSS Clearance Required
Inside IR35
We are currently recruiting for experienced Project Development Managers / Assistant Project Managers to support a major rail infrastructure enhancement programme.
This is an excellent opportunity to work on high-profile rail projects, supporting the safe development of infrastructure schemes through the early project lifecycle from feasibility and option selection through to single option development.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead project development activities to deliver against time, cost and quality objectives
* Support the safe and compliant development of rail infrastructure projects
* Manage feasibility, option selection and project development activities
* Coordinate consultants and contractors to ensure successful project outputs
* Engage with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders across the rail industry
* Support budget management, forecasting and commercial activities
* Identify and manage project risks, changes and programme impacts
* Develop and maintain integrated project programmes and schedules
* Ensure compliance with relevant rail, construction and health & safety standards
Essential Experience
* Previous experience working on major rail infrastructure projects
* Experience supporting projects through development and implementation phases
* Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
* Experience working within complex project environments
* Commercial awareness and contract management experience
* Knowledge of project safety management and construction legislation
* PRINCE2 Foundation or equivalent qualification
* Self-motivated with the ability to manage ambiguity and complexity
Desirable
* APM membership or equivalent professional qualification
* Knowledge of Network Rail investment regulations
* Experience within complex matrix organisations
* Budget management/accountability experience
Additional Information
* Rail experience is essential
* No specific discipline bias required (Track, Signalling, HV etc.)
* Hybrid working model with 3 days onsite in either York or Manchester
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