Project Director - Rail

Egis; London; On-site; GBP 130,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dynamic Rail Project Director to lead major rail station infrastructure projects in London. This role offers the opportunity to oversee project delivery, manage stakeholder relationships, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards. You will lead a multi-discipline team, drive project success, and contribute to the development of sustainable transport solutions. Join a forward-thinking company committed to innovation and sustainability, where your expertise will shape the future of urban transport and infrastructure. If you are passionate about making a difference in the community and the environment, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 15-20 years of experience in large rail station/infrastructure projects.
• Excellent management skills to mentor a multi-disciplinary team.
• Experience in Tier 1 contractor organisations.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction and leadership for complex rail projects.
• Liaise with stakeholders for seamless collaboration.
• Manage construction activities to ensure quality and safety.

Skills

Project Leadership

Stakeholder Management

Construction Management

Team Leadership & Development

Risk Management

Budget and Cost Control

Change Control

Governance and Project Controls

Compliance & Regulations

Education

Bachelor or Masters Degree in a Project Management, Numerate, Scientific or Engineering subject

Chartered Engineer status

Tools

Primavera

PowerBi

CEMAR

A-site

BIM

DOORS

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Company Description

Egis is a leading global consulting, construction engineering and operating firm. We work together with our clients, across every aspect of transport, energy and the built environment to build a more balanced, sustainable and resilient world. The Egis Group has over 50 years’ experience and a team of 20,000 employees in over 120 countries around the world. Joining our Group means, above all, sharing our values as a people-first company, strongly committed to sustainability and innovation.

Company Description

Egis is a leading global consulting, construction engineering and operating firm. We work together with our clients, across every aspect of transport, energy and the built environment to build a more balanced, sustainable and resilient world. The Egis Group has over 50 years’ experience and a team of 20,000 employees in over 120 countries around the world. Joining our Group means, above all, sharing our values as a people-first company, strongly committed to sustainability and innovation.

In the UK we're proud to be delivering some of the most iconic projects which help connect people, protect our environment and meet emission reduction targets. From motorways to tramways, nuclear power plants to smart cities, clients choose us to help them solve their most complex challenges - delivering climate-responsible growth that meets the needs of communities, industry, and the planet.

Egis Transport Solutions, a business unit of the Egis Group, brings together all of the necessary expertise for guided urban transport and heavy rail: systems, automation, rolling stock, safety, equipment, civil engineering and the environment.

The role is based in our London office.

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Rail Project Director to lead the design and build phases of major rail station infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate will be responsible for overseeing project delivery, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, managing stakeholder relationships, and driving project success.

You will be accountable for:

• Project Leadership: Provide strategic direction and leadership to a large multi-discipline team, to successfully deliver large and complex rail station infrastructure design and build projects, within scope, budget, and key dates.
• Stakeholder Management: Liaise with key stakeholders, including public bodies, clients, third party organisations, contractors, consultants, and internal teams, to ensure seamless collaboration and project success.
• Construction Management: Manage construction activities, ensuring adherence to quality, health & safety, and environmental standards. Monitor progress and mitigate risks to avoid delays and cost overruns.
• Team Leadership & Development: Lead and mentor project teams, fostering a culture of high performance, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Reporting & Communication: Provide regular project updates to the JV board, senior management, clients, and stakeholders through reports, presentations, and progress meetings.
• Design & Engineering Oversight: Oversee all design and engineering aspects, ensuring technical compliance with industry standards, safety regulations, and client requirements.
• Governance and Project Controls: Establish and maintain governance arrangements in line with client requirements and internal delivery frameworks. Develop effective project control frameworks and digital tools to provide the right information at the right time to the right people through a suite of reports and dashboards.
• Budget and Cost Control: Accountable for project budgets, financial forecasts, and cost control measures to optimise resources and maintain profitability.
• Programme: Accountable for the integrated project programme (P6), based on a robust WBS and CBS, including defined Key Milestones and Give/Gets. Ensuring programme compliance to the NEC contract, including recording Compensation Events and manage programme updates, including undertaking critical path analysis and providing key information to the project team.
• Change Control: Establish a robust scope baseline and implement protocols to assess and implement scope change, updating configuration documents as required, and assessing impact on upstream and downstream contracts
• Contract Management: Ensure a robust strategy is in place for upstream and downstream NEC contract administration and all NEC contract requirements are discharged.
• Risk Management: Manage project risks, develop mitigation strategies, and ensure proactive problem-solving to address challenges effectively.
• Compliance & Regulations: Accountable for full adherence to relevant local and international railway regulations, environmental policies, and contractual obligations.
  
  
  

Qualifications

Essential:

• 15-20 years of experience delivering large and complex rail station/infrastructure projects, with 5-10 years’ experience in a senior managerial role
• Experience working in Tier 1 contractor organisations and in joint ventures
• Excellent knowledge of railway infrastructure, building MEP/systems, and operating requirements
• Excellent management skills with the ability to support, mentor and animate a team of engineers and technicians, multi-disciplinary team of professionals
• NEC experience
• Familiar with Primavera, PowerBi, CEMAR, A-site, BIM, DOORS, and other tools
• Significant experience of developing and implementing strategies for projects and programmes
• Excellent relationship management skills with the ability to engage, negotiate and manage key stakeholders and suppliers
• Excellent engineering, analytical and problem-solving abilities
  
  
  

YOU MUST HAVE THE RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK

Desirable:

• Bachelor or Masters Degree in a Project Management, Numerate, Scientific or Engineering subject
• Chartered Engineer status from a recognised and relevant institution
• Excellent understanding of HS2 and/or Network Rail processes and associated rail standards
• Wide knowledge of the rail environment appreciated. Experience of managing a multi-disciplinary team
• Knowledge of quality assurance
  
  
  

Additional Information

We are committed to our planet

In each project we design, engineer and operate we care deeply about the legacy we’re leaving behind. As part of our team, you’ll have a unique opportunity to use your skills and expertise to shape a better future for our communities in the UK, and all around the globe.

Our commitment is translated in the work carried out by our Egis Foundation, which funds concrete actions to address the climate crisis and is focused on educational and social initiatives that will help in the responsible and sustainable shift towards a sustainable world.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

We are an Equal Opportunities employer and we strive to build a workforce that truly reflects the communities we represent. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and any other protected characteristic. If you decide to apply for an opportunity with us, your application will be assessed based purely on your experience, the essential and desirable criteria, and your suitability for the role. We value each and every one’s contribution as this builds our culture and means that if you work with us, you will be included, listened to, and respected.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Project Management

• Industries

  Civil Engineering

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