Rail Delivery Leader — Megaproject Impact & Growth

People with Energy; Leiston; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the UK is seeking a Rail Delivery Manager to drive the successful delivery of significant rail infrastructure projects. This role requires proven experience in managing complex, multi-disciplinary projects within regulated environments. You'll define project scope, coordinate resources, and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards. The position offers long-term job security, a competitive salary, and the chance to contribute to the UK's Net Zero goals through impactful work on pioneering engineering projects.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Job security on major projects

Opportunity to make societal impact

Exposure to innovative engineering practices

Qualifications

• Proven delivery of multi-disciplinary rail projects.
• Experience in regulated environments.
• Strong background in EPCM and contract management.
• Expertise in cost, risk, schedule, and change control.
• Knowledge of Network Rail standards.
• Experience managing NEC contracts.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of major rail infrastructure projects.
• Define scope and manage interfaces across teams.
• Develop implementation plans aligned to cost and schedule.
• Coordinate resources and maintain capability across teams.
• Manage stakeholders including regulators and contractors.
• Control risk, change, and schedule using EVM principles.
• Oversee contractor performance and schedules.

Skills

Complex project delivery

Stakeholder management

EPCM experience

Risk control

Change management

Team leadership

Education

Degree-qualified with chartered status

Job description

A leading engineering firm in the UK is seeking a Rail Delivery Manager to drive the successful delivery of significant rail infrastructure projects. This role requires proven experience in managing complex, multi-disciplinary projects within regulated environments. You'll define project scope, coordinate resources, and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards. The position offers long-term job security, a competitive salary, and the chance to contribute to the UK's Net Zero goals through impactful work on pioneering engineering projects.