Project Manager – Light Rail

Waterman Aspen; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy based in Manchester is seeking a Project Manager for Light Rail projects. The role includes managing complex projects, engaging with stakeholders, and ensuring successful delivery in the UK Light Rail sector. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience, strong communication skills, and hold relevant qualifications. You will benefit from a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Contribution to commuting mileage

Permanent health insurance

25 days annual leave

Company pension contribution

Salary sacrifice for additional benefits

Volunteering day in community

Qualifications

• 5-8 years' experience in project management within the UK Light Rail sector.
• Successful relevant experience in a complex project environment.
• Eligibility to Work in the UK and a Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects within the UK Light Rail sector.
• Engage with stakeholders to ensure project success.
• Oversee budgeting and financial management of projects.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Project budget management

Team management

Decision-making

Health and Safety legislation knowledge

IT literacy

Education

Degree level education or equivalent

Chartered member of professional institution

APM PMQ or equivalent professional qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

SharePoint

ProjectWise

Job description

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Waterman Aspen

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Manchester, United Kingdom

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

12.08.2025

Expiry Date:

26.09.2025

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Job Description:

You’ll get all the benefits of being employed by us, while working on a variety of projects for our clients. Joining Waterman Aspen as Project Manager – Light Rail will see you as a key member of the Rail team and you can expect:

• A varied client base where you can apply and develop your skills
• Buy-in from clients to assist in your technical progression
• Further exposure to your chosen industry – increasing your awareness, knowledge and sharpening your skills
• The flexibility to broaden your horizons with each new secondment, without changing your employer
• Career development and training to reach your professional or academic qualification goals supported by our own network of mentors and managers
• Paid subscription to a professional body of your choice
• Regular social events and volunteering opportunities
• Typically 5-8 years‘ experience.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills at all levels.
• Successful relevant experience in a complex project environment including demonstrable experience in team management, planning, contracting and delivery of projects within the UK Light Rail sector.
• Successful record of project budget management and ability to understand and interpret commercial and financial landscapes (budgets, forecasts, actual status).
• Experience in managing ambiguity in a project environment with strong evaluation and decision-making skills.
• Demonstrable Project safety management practice and knowledge of Health and Safety legislation and best practice.
• High-level of IT literacy, proficient user of Microsoft Office, SharePoint, ProjectWise, etc.
• Eligibility to Work in the UK and a Full UK driving licence.
• Educated to degree level (or equivalent).
• Member of APM (MAPM) or equivalent.
• Chartered member of professional institution (or working towards).
• Achieved APM PMQ or equivalent professional qualification.

You’ll get this and so much more…

As a salaried colleague, you’ll get a salary in line with your experience, skills and location along with an industry-leading benefits package:

• Contribution to commuting mileage
• Permanent health insurance
• 25 days annual leave (option to buy up to 5 more), in addition to the normal public holidays (based on a 40 hour week, pro rata for part-time colleagues)
• Company pension contribution
• Salary sacrifice to buy additional benefits
• 1 paid Waterman Aspen in the Community Day to volunteer in your local community