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Project Manager (Rail)

Job Posted: 13 days ago

Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Contract
Location: Manchester, Greater Manchester

Expire in: 15 days

Job Description

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

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