E&P Project Manager

Advance Training & Recruitment Services; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Advance Training & Recruitment Services in York seeks an experienced Rail E&P Project Manager to oversee major rail systems projects across the UK in a safety-critical environment.

You will lead projects through planning, delivery, testing and commissioning, ensuring on-time, on-budget results while managing schedules and stakeholders. Collaboration with Network Rail and principal contractors is essential to success.

Qualifications

• Experience managing rail projects within the UK rail sector.
• Strong knowledge of signalling systems, project delivery processes, and rail safety standards.
• Experience working alongside Network Rail and principal contractors.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organisational abilities.
• Power and Distribution experience essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead rail E&P projects from initial planning through to final completion.
• Track project schedules, budgets, resources, and associated risks.
• Liaise with internal departments and external stakeholders to ensure smooth project delivery.
• Ensure all activities comply with Network Rail standards and wider rail industry regulations.
• Prepare and deliver regular project progress reports and updates.
• Assist with planning, commercial, and operational project requirements.

Skills

Rail project management

Signalling systems knowledge

Network Rail experience

Leadership and communication

Power & Distribution

Job description

We are currently seeking an experienced Rail E&P Project Manager to join a well-established rail infrastructure organisation based in York. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to the successful delivery of major rail systems projects across the UK within a fast-paced, safety-critical environment.

The successful applicant will oversee projects throughout the full project lifecycle, ensuring all works are completed safely, efficiently, on schedule, and within budget. You will work collaboratively with clients, subcontractors, and multidisciplinary teams covering design, installation, testing, and commissioning activities.

Key Responsibilities

Lead rail E&P projects from initial planning through to final completion

Track project schedules, budgets, resources, and associated risks

Liaise with internal departments and external stakeholders to ensure smooth project delivery

Ensure all activities comply with Network Rail standards and wider rail industry regulations

Prepare and deliver regular project progress reports and updates

Assist with planning, commercial, and operational project requirements

Requirements

• Previous experience managing rail projects within the UK rail sector
• Strong knowledge of signalling systems, project delivery processes, and rail safety standards
• Experience working alongside Network Rail and principal contractors
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organisational abilities
• Power and Distribution experience essential

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.