Project Manager (Rail Geotechnical)

Fusion People; Lichfield; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading asset management company is seeking a Project Manager with expertise in Geology or Geotechnical Engineering for a hybrid role based in the UK. The successful candidate will support the Principal Engineer in managing bespoke geotechnical projects, attend client meetings, and ensure compliance with project specifications. The role requires strong communication skills and experience in the rail environment. A salary of £40,000 to £50,000 plus car allowance is offered, along with opportunities for a vibrant team atmosphere.

Benefits

Car allowance

Hybrid work model

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level in a related discipline or have relevant experience.
• Experience of managing geotechnical projects in the railway industry.
• Previous experience in preparing Risk Assessment and Method Statements.

Responsibilities

• Support the Principal Engineer in delivering asset examination approvals.
• Prepare and update tender programmes during delivery.
• Attend client meetings and brief personnel on project requirements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Proactive communication

Experience in the Rail environment

Education

Degree in Geology, Geotechnical Engineering or related discipline

Job description

Project Manager (Rail & Geotechnical)

Rail Contractor

Location – Hybrid working with occasional office attendance to Brentwood or Lichfield (Staffordshire)

Salary – £40,000 – £50,000 + car allowance or car

A Project Manager is required to join a vibrant and charismatic team, with the company’s Head Quarters based in the Midlands. The role is to support the Principal Engineer as part of the technical team in the delivery of asset examination approvals and the delivery of planned and reactive bespoke Geotechnical projects. You will prepare tender programmes and update them during delivery of works, attend client meetings, brief personnel on project requirements, undertake checking of site outputs and factual reports, while maintaining daily and weekly contact with the Principal Engineer.

The successful candidate will be educated to a degree level in Geology, Geotechnical Engineering or a related discipline AND / OR have experience of managing geotechnical projects in the railway industry. You will also have prior experience of preparing Risk Assessment, Method Statements and contract programmes. The successful candidate will have good attention to detail, will be pro‑active, and confident in meetings and talking to contractors and suppliers. You will have previous experience in the Rail environment.

The Client is a nationwide leading Asset Management company specialising in geotechnical inspections and surveys, offering asset inspections and enabling works across a broad range of industries. With a particular focus on difficult and alternative access, the company employs highly experienced geotechnical engineers, whilst providing new innovative and technical solutions.

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