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Project Manager

Job Posted: 10 days ago

Salary: £ 45,000 - 50,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Wiltshire

Expire in: 18 days

Job Description

Project Manager 

Location: Wiltshire 

Salary: Circa £50,000 per annum 

Contract: Permanent, Full‑time

The Opportunity

We are recruiting a Project Manager to support the delivery of rail freight and rolling stock projects, covering both new product development and maintenance‑focused contracts. This is a highly operational, site‑focused role, suited to someone who enjoys being close to the action, working with manufacturing, installation and commissioning teams, and driving projects through to completion.

The project portfolio is growing rapidly, with 2-3 active projects expanding to 12+ projects over the next year, offering long‑term stability and development.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the planning, coordination and delivery of rail projects from definition through to completion
Act as the primary point of contact for customers and internal stakeholders
Manage project scope, schedules, resources and budgets
Work closely with manufacturing and assembly teams based in Melksham, actively chasing progress and resolving issues
Support on‑site installation and commissioning, including UK‑wide travel as required
Track project deliverables using appropriate tools and report regularly to senior management
Manage HSEQ, risk and change control in line with rail and customer standards
Maximise opportunities through the project change process
Build and maintain strong working relationships across engineering, production and external partnersWhat We're Looking For

Proven experience as a Project Manager in an operational, engineering or maintenance environment
Rail industry experience is strongly preferred, particularly: 
Rolling stock
Freight fleets
Depot or maintenance‑based projects
Comfortable managing tough contracts and demanding customers
Strong commercial awareness, including project cost and contract management
More action‑orientated than paperwork‑driven, with a hands‑on delivery mindset
Excellent stakeholder management, communication and emotional intelligence
Able to adapt quickly in a fast‑moving, sometimes high‑pressure environment
Willing to travel UK‑wide (primarily short bursts aligned to project phases)Package & Benefits

Salary circa £50,000 per annum
Discretionary annual bonus
Pool car provided for business travel; all expenses reimbursed
Flexibility for remote working, although the role is predominantly site‑based
Support, training and long‑term development opportunities
Stable business with a strong track record in rail engineeringInterested?

Apply now by sending your CV, or get in touch to find out more about this opportunity. If the role isn't quite right or if you are seeking for a higher salary, I would still be keen to talk to you and understand more about your experience, so get in touch

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