Project Manager - Rail & Infrastructure

Everlinked Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension: 5% employee / 8% employer

Annual leave: 26 days + bank holidays

Hybrid working

Travel expenses covered

Team events

Job summary

Everlinked Ltd in Birmingham is recruiting a Project Manager to lead rail and infrastructure programmes, representing the client across the lifecycle of infrastructure projects and coordinating third‑party contractors on client assets.

The role combines office and site travel with a weekly Birmingham office day and regular client visits; 26 days leave, a strong progression path, and a collaborative culture backed by a growing team.

Qualifications

• 4–5+ years' experience in a project management role within rail, transport or broader infrastructure.
• Experience with Network Rail, a train operating company, or similar infrastructure-adjacent sectors is welcome.
• PRINCE2, APM, or PMQ qualification preferred, though hands-on experience may suffice.

Responsibilities

• Representing the client throughout the lifecycle of infrastructure projects.
• Managing third-party contractors delivering work on client assets, or overseeing direct project delivery on the client's behalf.
• Shaping project scope, supporting the move into contract, and managing that contract through to completion.
• Split time between the client's office, the Birmingham office (typically one day per week, Thursdays), and remote working.

Job description

Project Manager – Rail & Infrastructure

About the role

We're recruiting on behalf of a growing project management consultancy operating across the rail and transport infrastructure sector, working with clients including HS2, Network Rail-affiliated organisations, Midlands Rail Group, and long-standing train operating company partners.

What's in it for you

• Salary: £50,000-£60,000, depending on experience (likely mid-£50s for the right candidate)
• Pension: 5% employee / 8% employer contribution
• Annual leave: 26 days plus bank holidays, with a genuinely flexible approach
• Travel & expenses: mileage covered for client site travel, meals and hotel stay covered when overnight travel is required, and pool cars available for high-travel roles
• Hybrid working: typically client office 1-2 days/week, company office once a week (Thursdays), remainder flexible
• Team culture: twice-yearly company-wide team events (summer and winter), including past trips to a private glamping site with hot tubs
• Genuine progression opportunity in a business that has grown from a single founder in 2019 to over 30 people today, with a clear trajectory into larger, multi-year framework contracts

About the business

A small but fast-growing infrastructure project management consultancy, founded in 2018 and built around a strong, behaviour-first culture. The team values people who get involved, take ownership, and build genuine relationships with clients - technical competence matters, but so does being someone people enjoy working with.

What you'll be doing

• Representing the client throughout the lifecycle of infrastructure projects
• Managing third-party contractors delivering work on client assets, or overseeing direct project delivery on the client's behalf
• Helping shape project scope, supporting the move into contract, and managing that contract through to completion
• Splitting time between the client's office, the company's Birmingham office (typically one day a week, Thursdays), and remote working, the exact mix depends on the client and project

What we're looking for

• 4-5+ years' experience in a project management role within rail, transport, or broader infrastructure - ideally at "scheme PM" level and ready to step up
• A background with Network Rail, a train operating company, National Highways, or similar infrastructure-adjacent sectors with strong transferable skills are equally welcome
• A relevant qualification such as PRINCE2, APM, or PMQ is preferred, though not essential if you can demonstrate equivalent hands-on experience
• Confident, self-sufficient, and comfortable running a project with minimal oversight - this isn't a role for someone who needs a lot of hand-holding
• Strong client-facing communication skills; able to build relationships, flag issues proactively, and manage day-to-day delivery
• A driving license is a strong advantage given regular travel to client sites, though not mandatory if you're well-connected by rail

Additional notes

Strong preference for candidates already based in or able to easily travel to the Birmingham / East Midlands corridor, or along the Birmingham-York-London route.