Principal Project Manager – Rail Design, Flexible Hours

Amey Group Services LTD; Thirsk; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exceptional personal development

Competitive salary and compensation

Generous pension scheme

24 days annual leave + bank holidays

Flexible benefits scheme (Cycle2Work,

Job summary

Amey Group Services LTD is seeking a permanent Principal Project Manager to lead the ES3 Sheffield Station programme under the Northern Powerhouse Rail framework. You will guide a multi-disciplinary team, coordinate clients and suppliers, and ensure successful delivery within budget and schedule.

The role requires Chartered Project Professional status or equivalent, strong leadership, and extensive rail project experience, with flexible working options and a competitive package.

Qualifications

• Senior-level project management experience in rail or infrastructure.
• Experience delivering multi-disciplinary projects with DHS/CM aspects.
• Demonstrated leadership and governance across client and supplier teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of the ES3 Sheffield Station project within a five-year framework.
• Maintain commercial control, budgets and cost management across deliverables.
• Line manage junior staff and coordinate cross-functional teams.
• Liaise with clients and suppliers, presenting proposals and progress.
• Ensure health and safety standards and regulatory compliance are met.
• Act as day-to-day main project contact when required.

Skills

Project management

Commercial awareness

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Risk & change management

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in a relevant field

Chartered Project Professional (ChPP) status or equivalent

Tools

Project management software

Job description

Amey Group Services LTD is seeking a permanent Principal Project Manager to lead the ES3 Sheffield Station programme under the Northern Powerhouse Rail framework. You will guide a multi-disciplinary team, coordinate clients and suppliers, and ensure successful delivery within budget and schedule.

The role requires Chartered Project Professional status or equivalent, strong leadership, and extensive rail project experience, with flexible working options and a competitive package.