Project Manager

Fusion Search; Chippenham; On-site; GBP 74,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Fusion People is seeking a Project Manager for rail sector projects in the Wales and Western region, based in Wiltshire with 4 days in the office. The contract runs from November 2026 to October 2027, with potential extensions, outside IR35.

You will oversee rail signalling, control systems and electrification works, coordinating with clients and stakeholders to ensure milestones are met. The role requires a degree/HND and proven experience delivering complex rail projects, managing

Qualifications

• Degree/HND with extensive project management and business management experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with the Rail Infrastructure Team, the Client and stakeholders.
• Deliver work packages safely, on time, within budget, and in line with contract requirements and business procedures.
• Track and report on work package progress, financial performance, risks, issues, and key project milestones.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Contracting background

Project controls

Budgeting & cost control

Team leadership

Rail sector experience

Change management

Education

Degree/HND

Job description

Project Manager

Rail industry

Location - Wiltshire (4 days in the office)

Duration - November 2026 - October 2027 (with likely extensions)

IR35 determination - outside

Rate - £400 - £500

A Project Manager is required to join a leading rail contractor to oversee a portfolio of projects across the Wales and Western region, delivering rail signalling, control systems, and electrification infrastructure works.

Responsibilities will include:

• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with the Rail Infrastructure Team, the Client and stakeholders
• Responsible for delivering work packages safely, on time, within budget, and in line with contract requirements and business procedures
• Track and report on work package progress, financial performance, risks, issues, and key project milestones

Requirements:

• Degree/HND qualified with extensive project management and business management experience
• Proven experience delivering high-value, technically complex rail projects and managing key stakeholder relationships
• Must have contracting background
• Proven delivery of project or portfolios through the full project life cycle
• Management of multidisciplinary teams across all stages of project delivery
• Experience driving innovative approaches to project execution and delivery
• Management of project controls, covering planning, cost estimating, budgeting, and commercial activities
• Manage within an environment of constant change

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