Project Manager - Construction

Great British Energy Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

Network Rail is seeking a Project Manager - Construction for a 6 month contract in Manchester. You will oversee projects from scope to delivery, maintaining cost, programme and safety targets while leading governance and risk controls.

Experience of CDM regulations and stakeholder management is essential, with formal PM qualifications (PRINCE2 PT, APM PMQ or equivalent) preferred. Rail sector knowledge is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering projects to scope, budget and schedule.
• Knowledge of governance, risk, change control and financial management.
• CDM Regulations and health & safety compliance knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects to scope, cost, programme, quality and safety.
• Lead planning, governance, risk, change and financial management.
• Ensure CDM compliance and NR standards are met.
• Coordinate suppliers, contractors, procurement and commercial activities.
• Manage stakeholder relationships across the business.

Skills

Project governance

Risk management

CDM knowledge

Stakeholder management

Financial management

Contract management

Job description

On behalf of Network Rail, we are looking for a Project Manager - Construction for a 6 month contract based in Manchester.Network Rail is at the heart of revitalising Britain’s railway. From Crossrail - Europe’s largest civil engineering project - to investment in world-class stations and major programmes of electrification, we are involved in some of the most ambitious and diverse ventures that this country has ever seen. We at Network Rail are dedicated to becoming one of Britain's best employers and believe this starts with placing the candidate at the heart of everything we do!As a Project Manager, your main responsibilities will be:* Managing projects to scope, cost, programme, quality and safety requirements.* Leading planning, governance, risk, change and financial management.* Controlling CDM compliance and ensuring projects are delivered in line with legislation and NR standards.* Managing suppliers, contractors, procurement and commercial activities.* Coordinating multidisciplinary teams and managing stakeholder relationships across the business.* Developing delivery strategies, resolving issues and escalating key risks or decisions.Essential:* Proven experience delivering projects to agreed scope, budget, programme, quality and safety objectives, ensuring successful outcomes throughout the project lifecycle.* Demonstrable knowledge of project governance, risk management, change control and financial management, with the ability to monitor performance and drive informed decision-making.* Excellent understanding of CDM Regulations and health & safety compliance, ensuring projects are delivered in line with legislative requirements and industry standards.* Excellent stakeholder, supplier and contractor management skills, with experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams, managing commercial activities and resolving project risks and issues effectively.* Formal project management qualification such as PRINCE2 Practitioner, APM Project Management Qualification (PMQ), or equivalent, demonstrating a structured approach to project delivery, governance and controls.Desirable:* Experience within the rail sector and knowledge of rail industry standards, processes and stakeholders would be advantageous.Please be aware that this role can only be worked within the UK and not Overseas.Please note that Network Rail has a maximum 90-minute commute policy for all staff to the specified location for this role.Network Rail is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. They welcome applications from everyone.Disability ConfidentAs a Disability Confident employer, Network Rail encourage applications from disabled and neurodivergent candidates. Applications from candidates who identify as having a disability and meet the essential criteria for the role will be prioritised for review. Where application volumes are high, additional role-specific and desirable criteria may be applied as part of the shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance.Armed Forces CovenantAs a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, Network Rail welcome applications from veterans, service leavers, reservists and military spouses or partners. Applications from eligible candidates who meet the essential criteria for the role will be prioritised for review. Where application volumes are high, additional role-specific and desirable criteria may be applied as part of the shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance.In applying for this role, you acknowledge the following \"this role falls in scope of the Off Payroll Working in the Public Sector legislation. Any rates of payment quoted will reflect the gross rate per day for the assignment and will be subject to appropriate taxes and statutory costs. As such the payment to the intermediary and your income resulting from this contract will be different\".