Project Manager - Rail

Amey Group Services LTD; Dartford; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Holidays 24 days + bank holidays

Job summary

Amey Group Services LTD in London is seeking a Permanent Project Manager - Rail to deliver multi-disciplinary contracts on the TfL IIF framework and other Amey projects. You will lead project initiation, planning, and governance while maintaining strong client relationships.

The role requires in-office presence 4 days a week within a hybrid setup. The ideal candidate has proven track record across Civils, Track, Buildings, and Power within rail and a solid grasp of safety, quality, and budget

Qualifications

• Project Management experience in a multidisciplinary construction environment.
• Experience delivering multi-disciplinary contracts within rail.
• Strong budgeting and financial tracking abilities.
• Good understanding of CDM regulations and railway planning processes.
• Familiarity with planning software such as P6 or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Create project initiation and governance documents (PID, PoaP, Communication Plan).
• Set objectives and conduct regular 1-1s with direct reports.
• Monitor risks, issues, decisions, and lessons learned; track quality.
• Ensure third-party resources are managed per Amey policies.
• Maintain compliance with Health & Safety and environmental regs.
• Forecast and report project performance, monthly where possible.
• Coordinate post-project reviews and capture learnings.

Skills

Project management

Multidisciplinary

Budget management

CDM knowledge

Planning systems (P6)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Project Manager - Rail

2026-09-19T00:00:00

Dartford

Kent

GB

DA1 1

Any

2026-12-19T19:01:23.947

Title: Project Manager - Rail Requisition ID: 11943

We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a Permanent Project Manager - Rail/TFL to join our dynamic Eastern & Southern team in London. 37.5 hrs per week, hybrid working with an expectation of being in the office/site 4 days a week. In this role, you will manage and deliver small to medium sized multidisciplinary contracts, safely on the TfL IIF Framework & other projects within Amey in accordance with legislation and Amey procedures to contract specification and programme, while building and sustaining long term customer relationships in accordance with the project relationship matrix. This role offers you the unique opportunity to work with one of the three Transport for London's main contractors on the infrastructure improvements framework covering multidisciplinary functions across rail - i.e. Civils, Track, Buildings, Power etc.

What You'll Do

• Creating Project / Programme Brief, Plan on a Page (PoaP) Project Initiation Document (PID), Communication Plan and Project Quality Plan.


• Set and monitor objectives for direct reports including regular 1-1s


• Documenting critical success factors, project acceptance criteria and customer quality expectations


• Ensuring logs are set up for managing and tracking issues, risks, decisions and lessons learned


• Overseeing quality control throughout the project cycle


• Ensuring that the engagement of any third-party project resources is managed in accordance with Amey procedures and policies


• Ensuring project compliance with Health and Safety, Environmental and other appropriate regulations


• Forecasting and monitoring the financial performance of the project, giving regular (minimum monthly) reports, comparing actual and forecast performance to plan and explaining variations.


• Coordinating post-project reviews


• Documenting any relevant case studies, follow-on actions and recommendations that can be used to support future bids.

Why Join Us?

At Amey, We Don't Just Offer Jobs,
We Offer Opportunities To Build Fulfilling Careers. As One Of The Top 1% Of Employers Recognised By Investors In People, We Are Committed To Your Professional Growth And Wellbeing.

Here's What You Can Expect When You Join Our Team

• Competitive Salary: Enjoy a competitive annual salary with the potential for yearly reviews to ensure you're rewarded for your contributions.


• Company Car: Select from an electric company vehicle or receive a generous car allowance, supporting our ambitious journey to carbon net zero!


• Career Growth: Propel your career with clear, dynamic advancement opportunities to roles like Senior Project Manager.


• Training Opportunities: Unlock your potential with comprehensive training, including fully funded apprenticeship or professional membership, tailored to your growth.


• Personal Development Opportunities: Advance your personal growth through mentorship and access to our award-winning programs like our Leadership Development, Women@Amey, and Multicultural Leadership programs.


• Pension: Benefit from a generous pension scheme with company contributions for your future peace of mind.


• Holidays: Enjoy at least 24 days of holiday plus bank holidays, and the opportunity to buy further 5 days! Giving you plenty of time to relax and recharge.


• Flexible Benefits: Customise your benefits package with options like additional leave, cycle-to-work schemes, charitable giving, and gym memberships.


• Exclusive Discounts: Access our online portal filled with discounts from leading retailers, healthcare services, and more, helping you save on the things that matter.


• Social Impact: Take part in our community initiatives with 2x paid volunteering days a year, plus other opportunities to support fundraising and local projects.

What You'll Bring

• Project Management experience ideally from a multidisciplinary Construction Environment


• Full project cycle experience required from concept, detail design, construction and handover


• Good knowledge of the Railway/Trams Operating Environment - Desirable


• Understanding of the Design Process


• Previous experience managing projects of £250k +


• Strong financial acumen and a history of successfully managing budgets


• Excellent understanding of CDM


• Good understanding of Planning Systems (P6 or similar)


• IOSH or equivalent


• Proficient IT user

Application Guidance

At Amey, we value a culture of diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from individuals who are passionate about making a positive impact, no matter their background, gender, race, or personal circumstances. We believe everyone deserves the opportunity to shine. As a Disability Confident leader, we’re proud to offer applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. If you have any questions or need any adjustments during the recruitment process, don’t hesitate to reach out to Sabi Suleman, our recruiter for this role.