Junior Project Manager

TWG Consulting; Ringway; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

TWG Consulting is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead complex infrastructure projects within the UK rail sector. You will coordinate delivery from planning through to completion, work with internal teams, contractors and external stakeholders to hit programme milestones.

You will manage budgets, schedules and risk, ensure health and safety compliance, and drive governance across projects while maintaining excellent stakeholder communication and a delivery-focused mindset.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in a relevant discipline or equivalent industry experience.
• Proven PM experience within rail, civil engineering or complex infrastructure environments.
• Understanding of planning, scheduling, cost management, risk management and contract administration.
• Experience managing project teams and coordinating multidisciplinary stakeholders.
• Strong communication, stakeholder engagement and leadership skills.
• Knowledge of health and safety legislation in infrastructure projects.
• Knowledge of rail infrastructure assets and project delivery requirements.
• APM membership or working towards membership.

Responsibilities

• Manage delivery of infrastructure schemes from planning to completion.
• Oversee programmes, budgets, risks and resources.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams and external stakeholders.
• Manage planning, scheduling, cost control and commercial performance.
• Ensure health, safety and environmental compliance.
• Prepare project reports and management information.
• Maintain effective communication with clients and contractors.
• Ensure governance and industry standards compliance.

Skills

Project management

Rail/infra experience

Planning & scheduling

Budget & cost control

Risk management

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

HSE knowledge

APM membership

Governance

Education

Degree in relevant discipline

Job description

The Opportunity

Our client, an established organisation operating within the UK rail and infrastructure sector, is seeking an experienced Project Manager to support the successful delivery of complex infrastructure projects.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Project Manager with a strong background in rail or major infrastructure projects who enjoys taking responsibility for project delivery, managing stakeholders and ensuring projects are completed safely, on programme and within budget.

The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating project activities, managing commercial and programme performance, and working closely with internal teams, contractors and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the delivery of infrastructure schemes from planning through to completion.
• Oversee project programmes, budgets, risks and resources to ensure successful delivery.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams, contractors and external stakeholders.
• Manage project planning, scheduling, cost control and commercial performance.
• Ensure projects comply with relevant health, safety and environmental requirements.
• Support contract administration, procurement and commercial management activities.
• Monitor project performance, identifying risks and implementing appropriate mitigation measures.
• Prepare project reports, progress updates and management information.
• Maintain effective communication with clients, contractors, suppliers and other key stakeholders.
• Ensure projects are delivered in accordance with established governance procedures and industry standards.

Skills & Experience Required

• Degree qualified in a relevant discipline or equivalent industry experience.
• Proven Project Management experience within rail, civil engineering or complex infrastructure environments.
• Good understanding of project planning, scheduling, cost management, risk management and contract administration.
• Experience managing project teams and coordinating multidisciplinary stakeholders.
• Strong communication, stakeholder engagement and leadership skills.
• Knowledge of health and safety legislation and best practice within infrastructure projects.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Understanding of rail infrastructure assets, their management and associated project delivery requirements.
• Knowledge of project governance, procurement and commercial management processes.
• Membership of, or working towards membership of, the Association for Project Management (APM) or another relevant professional body.

Desirable Experience

• Previous experience delivering projects within a regulated rail infrastructure environment.
• Familiarity with major UK rail infrastructure asset management and project governance processes.
• Experience developing or supporting project business cases and safety cases.
• Formal Project Management qualification, such as APM PMQ or equivalent.

Why Apply?

This opportunity offers the chance to work on challenging infrastructure schemes, collaborating with experienced professionals and contributing to the successful delivery of important rail projects. The position would suit an organised, commercially aware and delivery-focused Project Manager looking to develop their career within the UK infrastructure sector.