Project Manager

VolkerWessels; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading civil engineering firm in Greater London is seeking an Experienced Project Manager to oversee the delivery of concurrent schemes within the Structures portfolio. The ideal candidate will have strong technical and project management skills, with at least 5 years of experience in Network Rail projects. This role offers a competitive salary and several benefits, including private medical care and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Additional day off on your birthday

Private medical care

Pension

Life Assurance

Cycle to Work scheme

Training and development opportunities

Enhanced maternity benefits

Employee Assistance programme

24/7 Virtual GP service

Responsibilities

• Manage the delivery of multiple concurrent schemes within the Structures portfolio.
• Produce Work Package Plans, Task Briefing Sheets, and implement safe systems of work.
• Ensure compliance with CDM regulations and implement safety, quality, environmental and programme controls.
• Maintain close liaison with Network Rail, consultants, contractors and stakeholders.

Skills

Proven technical and project management abilities

Strong organisational and management skills

Knowledge of CDM regulations

Ability to produce Work Package Plans

Detailed knowledge of Safety, Quality and Environmental issues

Sufficient experience in construction

5 years' experience in delivery of projects on Network Rail infrastructure

Possession of PTS

CITB SMTS or equivalent

Temporary Works Coordinator experience

Job description

Project Manager

Job Reference

VW06880

Location

Blackfriars, London

Business Unit

VolkerFitzpatrick

Job Family

Operations

Contract Type

Permanent

Role Overview

VolkerFitzpatrick offers a range and depth of civil engineering, infrastructure and building services. We contribute to vital parts of the nation's life through projects of strategic importance, delivering works required by both private and public sectors. We work on maintaining highways, airports, railway infrastructure, and commercial, industrial and educational buildings.

We are recruiting for an Experienced Project Manager, ideally with Rail/Civils/Structures experience, to work as part of the Southern Renewals Enterprise. The project will total 5+5 years of multiple individual schemes across Network Rail's Southern Route (Kent, Sussex & Wessex). You will manage the delivery of several concurrent schemes within the Structures portfolio which will include New & Replacement Bridges, Access for All, Structural Refurbishments and Retaining Structures.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the delivery of multiple concurrent schemes within the Structures portfolio.

• Produce Work Package Plans, Task Briefing Sheets, and implement safe systems of work.

• Ensure compliance with CDM regulations and implement safety, quality, environmental and programme controls.

• Maintain close liaison with Network Rail, consultants, contractors and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Proven technical and project management abilities
• Strong organisational and management skills
• Knowledge of the requirements and implementation of CDM regulations
• Ability to produce Work Package Plans, Task Briefing Sheets, and implement safe systems of work
• Detailed knowledge of Safety, Quality and Environmental issues relevant to the project environment
• Sufficient experience required in construction
• 5 years' experience in delivery of projects on Network Rail infrastructure
• Possession of PTS
• CITB SMTS or equivalent
• Temporary Works Coordinator experience

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Competitive annual leave plus an additional day off on your birthday
• Option to buy additional annual leave
• Private medical care
• Pension
• Life Assurance
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Shopping and restaurants vouchers, rewards and discounts
• Training and development opportunities — comprehensive skills‑based training
• Family friendly policies including enhanced maternity benefits
• Employee Assistance programmeMental health, physical health and financial support
• 24/7 Virtual GP service

Fairness, inclusion and respect

We believe in pushing boundaries in the pursuit of fairness, inclusion and respect, ensuring our teams can be themselves and thrive.

How to Apply

Send your application to [e-mail]. We encourage the best‑fit candidates even if they do not meet every requirement.