Infrastructure Project Manager - Rail

Everlinked Ltd; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid/Flexible working

Job summary

Everlinked Ltd is seeking an experienced Infrastructure Project Manager to lead rail projects from inception to delivery in our Birmingham team.

You will own scope, programme, cost and risk, act as the client’s representative, and coordinate contractors and multidisciplinary teams to deliver safely, on time and on budget.

The role offers hybrid/flexible working and an opportunity to grow with a ambitious, successful consultancy and influence its direction.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing infrastructure projects, ideally rail.
• Strong understanding of rail industry delivery and governance frameworks.
• Experience with clients such as Network Rail, TfL, London Underground or similar.
• Solid grounding in programme, cost and risk management.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Commercial awareness and client-side experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of rail infrastructure projects on the client side.
• Manage programmes, budgets, risks and change control.
• Act as the primary point of contact for clients, building relationships at all levels.
• Coordinate contractors, designers and multidisciplinary teams.
• Ensure compliance with standards, governance and safety requirements.
• Produce clear, accurate reporting for clients and senior leadership.
• Support bids and business development as the consultancy grows.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Rail industry knowledge

Client liaison

Budget and cost control

Risk management

Education

APM/PRINCE2 qualification

Job description

Our client is a growing, ambitious infrastructure consultancy with a proven reputation in the rail sector. For a number of years they have successfully managed projects on the client side, and with momentum building they are now looking for an experienced Project Manager to join their Birmingham team and help drive their next phase of growth.

This is a chance to take real ownership of high-profile rail projects, work alongside a high-calibre team, and have a genuine influence on how the business develops.

The role

As Infrastructure Project Manager, you will lead the delivery of rail infrastructure projects from inception to completion, acting as a trusted representative for clients. You will be responsible for scope, programme, cost, risk and stakeholders, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time and on budget.

Key responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of rail infrastructure projects on the client side
• Manage programmes, budgets, risks and change control
• Act as the primary point of contact for clients, building strong relationships at all levels
• Coordinate contractors, designers and multidisciplinary teams
• Ensure compliance with relevant standards, governance and safety requirements
• Produce clear, accurate reporting for clients and senior leadership
• Support business development and bids as the consultancy grows

About you

Essential

• Proven experience managing infrastructure projects, ideally within the rail sector
• Strong understanding of the rail industry and its delivery and governance frameworks
• Experience working with clients such as Network Rail, Transport for London, London Underground or similar
• Solid grounding in programme, cost and risk management
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Commercial awareness, with the confidence to work on the client side

Desirable

• Professional qualification (APM, PRINCE2 or chartered status)
• Experience supporting bids or business development

What's on offer

• Salary of £50,000 to £55,000
• Hybrid/Flexible working
• The chance to grow with an ambitious, successful consultancy and help shape its direction

We welcome applications from all backgrounds