Project Manager - Rail
Contract - 12 Months
Pay £550 per day CIS/LTD/PAYE
Location - London
We are looking for an experienced Project Manager to manage and deliver rail projects safely, efficiently and to a high standard.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the delivery of rail projects from mobilisation through to completion.
- Plan and coordinate works in line with project programmes and client requirements.
- Manage site teams, supervisors, subcontractors and suppliers.
- Ensure all works are carried out safely and in accordance with rail industry standards and procedures.
- Monitor project progress, costs, resources and programme performance.
- Manage project budgets, forecasts and commercial performance alongside the commercial team.
- Attend and lead project, client and progress meetings.
- Maintain strong relationships with clients, stakeholders and subcontractors.
- Identify project risks and implement appropriate mitigation measures.
- Coordinate labour, plant, materials and other project resources.
- Ensure appropriate RAMS, permits, briefings and project documentation are in place before works commence.
- Work closely with engineering, commercial, planning and site teams.
- Monitor subcontractor performance and ensure works meet required quality standards.
- Manage changes, delays and issues that could impact project delivery.
- Ensure accurate project records, reports and documentation are maintained.
- Provide regular progress reports to senior management and clients.
- Drive projects through to successful completion, handover and close-out.
Essential Experience & Skills
- Proven experience working as a Project Manager within the rail industry.
- Strong understanding of rail construction and infrastructure projects.
- Experience managing multiple workstreams, site teams and subcontractors.
- Good knowledge of rail health, safety and compliance requirements.
- Strong commercial awareness, including budgets, costs and forecasting.
- Experience managing project programmes and deadlines.
- Ability to read and understand drawings, specifications, programmes and project documentation.
- Strong leadership and team-management skills.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making ability.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced rail environment.
Qualifications / Competencies
- PTS (Personal Track Safety)
- SMSTS
- CSCS
- Relevant Project Management or Construction Management qualification
- Degree/HNC/HND in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or a related discipline - desirable
- Full UK Driving Licence
- Additional rail competencies and qualifications would be advantageous depending on the nature of the projects.
Desirable Experience
- Network Rail infrastructure projects.
- Rail civils, stations, structures, drainage, earthworks or trackside works.
- Possession and blockade working.
- NEC contract experience.
- Working within Principal Contractor environments.
- Managing projects involving multiple subcontractors and disciplines.
We are looking for a hands-on Project Manager with strong rail experience who can take ownership of projects and drive delivery.
You will need to be confident managing people, programmes, costs and client expectations while maintaining a strong focus on safety, quality and successful project delivery