Rail Coordinator Project Manager

FM Conway

Greater London

On-site

GBP 60,000 - 85,000

Full time

11 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

23 days annual leave + bank holidays

Company pension

Life assurance

Healthcare

Car allowance

Company bonus

Enhanced maternity pay

Ongoing training and careerdevelopment

Cycle to work scheme

Internal progression opportunities

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Job summary

FM Conway’s Structures division in London is seeking an experienced Rail Coordinator Project Manager to own complex rail and infrastructure projects from planning through delivery. You will coordinate rail assurance, engineering processes and buildability assessments, working with clients, subcontractors and delivery teams to meet programme and budget while maintaining the highest technical standards.

You'll lead multidisciplinary teams, manage risk, develop programmes, monitor milestones and

Qualifications

Demonstrable project management experience in rail, civil engineering, structures or infrastructure.
Experience with programme management, budgeting and resource planning.
Knowledge of NEC and/or JCT forms of contract and client requirements.

Responsibilities

Coordinate rail assurance activities, engineering processes, design reviews and buildability assessments.
Ensure compliance with client requirements, company procedures and industry standards, including Network Rail requirements.
Review and manage project documentation including RAMS, drawings, Work Package Plans and assurance submissions.
Support tender submissions with methodology, buildability and health & safety input.
Develop and monitor programmes, milestones and resource plans.
Coordinate labour, plant, materials and subcontractor resources.
Support commercial reporting, valuations, forecasting and cost control.
Ensure construction activities follow approved plans and legislation.
Build strong relationships with clients, stakeholders and project partners.
Drive continuous improvement and lessons learned across projects.

Skills

Project Management

Resource planning

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Design management

NEC/JCT contracts

Rail/Infrastructure experience

Communication

Leadership

Organisational skills

Degree-level qualification

PTS certification

Driving licence

Education

Degree-level qualification

HNC/HND or equivalent

Job description

Are you an experienced Rail Coordinator Project Manager looking for a role where you can take ownership of complex rail and infrastructure projects from planning through to delivery? At FM Conway, we're seeking a talented Rail Coordinator Project Manager to join our Structures division based from our London office. This is an opportunity to play a pivotal role in delivering essential rail and infrastructure works, ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and to the highest technical standards.

About the role

As a Rail Coordinator Project Manager, you will support the delivery of rail and infrastructure projects while providing critical technical assurance and project management expertise. You'll work closely with the Contracts Manager, designers, subcontractors, clients and delivery teams to ensure projects are delivered safely, compliantly and within programme and budget. This role offers a diverse workload covering rail assurance, engineering coordination, project planning, commercial support, stakeholder management and construction delivery across a range of infrastructure projects.

Role and responsibilities

Coordinate rail assurance activities, engineering processes, design reviews and buildability assessments.
Ensure compliance with client requirements, company procedures and industry standards, including Network Rail requirements.
Review and manage project documentation including RAMS, drawings, Work Package Plans and assurance submissions.
Support tender submissions by providing advice on methodology, buildability, programme and health & safety requirements.
Develop and monitor programmes, project milestones, resource plans and critical-path activities.
Coordinate labour, plant, materials and subcontractor resources to achieve successful project outcomes.
Support commercial reporting, valuations, forecasting and cost control activities.
Ensure construction activities are delivered in accordance with approved plans, procedures and legislation.
Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, stakeholders and project partners.
Drive continuous improvement, innovation and lessons learned across projects and teams.

What you'll be doing

You'll be leading the coordination of technical, operational and commercial activities across live rail and infrastructure projects, ensuring all aspects of delivery align with programme, quality and safety expectations. Working with multidisciplinary teams, you'll identify risks, develop mitigation strategies, manage project changes and provide assurance that work is being delivered to the highest standards. You'll also contribute to the future success of the business through stakeholder engagement, business development support and continuous improvement initiatives.

We're looking for an organised and commercially aware Project Manager with experience delivering rail, civils, structures or highways infrastructure projects. You'll be comfortable managing multiple priorities, coordinating stakeholders and leading project teams in a high-pressure environment while maintaining a strong focus on safety, quality and performance.

Your skills and experience

Demonstrable experience in Project Management within rail, civil engineering, structures or infrastructure environments.
Experience in resource planning, programme management and budget control.
Strong stakeholder and subcontractor management skills.
Knowledge of risk management, scope management and project controls.
Design management experience and an understanding of construction project delivery.
Knowledge of NEC and/or JCT forms of contract.
Experience working within rail, structures or highways infrastructure projects.
Strong communication, leadership and organisational skills.
A degree-level qualification, HNC, HND or equivalent experience.
A valid PTS certification would be advantageous.
Full UK driving licence.
Health and wellbeing support, including 24-hour advice lines and access to our Mental Health First Aiders.

FM Conway is required to verify the right to work in the UK for all successful candidates. Any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory right-to-work checks. Please note that FM Conway is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role. Applicants must therefore have the right to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship from FM Conway, either now or in the future.

FM Conway is an award-winning equal opportunities employer. We recognise that our workforce should reflect our diverse communities and we are proudly committed to creating an inclusive culture in which we celebrate and value individuals from all walks of life. EDI-Strategy

At our heart we are a business that recognises and embraces individuality, so if you are excited about this role but you are unsure if you meet all of the criteria, we encourage you to apply anyway as you may still be the right candidate for this or another role we are recruiting for. We believe in people, not algorithms. That's why every application is personally reviewed by a member of our Recruitment Team - never by AI.

At FM Conway, you'll join a business that values expertise, innovation and professional development. We offer the opportunity to work on challenging projects that make a real impact on the UK's infrastructure while developing your career within a supportive and collaborative environment.

Benefits

Alongside a competitive salary, you'll receive: