Rail & Civil Projects Manager – Planning & Delivery

Elevation Recruitment Group; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Elevation Recruitment Group is recruiting a Project Manager for civil engineering and rail infrastructure projects in Sheffield. You will manage multiple schemes, coordinate site teams, maintain client relationships and supervise planning, cost control and safety compliance.

The role focuses on delivering projects safely, on time and to the required standards, with regular site visits and liaison with the commercial team on cost monitoring and variations.

Qualifications

• Experience managing civil engineering construction projects, ideally within the rail or railway infrastructure sector.
• Demonstrable experience delivering projects for rail clients is desirable.
• Strong site team management and coordination of multiple projects or work packages.
• Commercial awareness, including cost monitoring and experience working with NEC contracts.
• Strong programme management and planning skills with understanding of risks, access requirements and delivery timescales.
• Excellent communication and client management skills with ability to build and maintain relationships.
• Railway safety qualifications such as PTS, COSS or IWA, alongside SMSTS or equivalent construction safety training.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple rail and civil engineering projects, including planned maintenance, reactive works and small scheme projects.
• Coordinate and manage site teams, ensuring work is delivered safely, on programme and in line with quality standards and client requirements.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships, attending progress meetings and monitoring project performance against agreed KPIs.
• Oversee project planning, including site scoping, resource allocation, access arrangements and coordination of work programmes.
• Work closely with the commercial team to review estimates, monitor costs, manage variations and support final account submissions.
• Ensure project documentation, health and safety plans, quality procedures and environmental requirements are maintained throughout delivery.
• Monitor project progress, identify potential risks and implement solutions to keep works on track.

Skills

Project management

Client relationship management

Programme management

Site coordination

Safety compliance

Tools

NEC contracts

Job description

Elevation Recruitment Group is recruiting a Project Manager for civil engineering and rail infrastructure projects in Sheffield. You will manage multiple schemes, coordinate site teams, maintain client relationships and supervise planning, cost control and safety compliance.

The role focuses on delivering projects safely, on time and to the required standards, with regular site visits and liaison with the commercial team on cost monitoring and variations.