Rail MEP Project Manager: E&P & Lifts Lead

Morgan Sindall Construction & Infrastructure; St Albans; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan Sindall Construction & Infrastructure seeks a motivated Project Manager to support the delivery of a diverse rail project portfolio on the Network Rail CP7 Eastern Framework, including E&P and M&E packages (lifts). Bedford/London based, you will drive delivery with ambition and a collaborative, safety‑minded approach.

You will lead teams, manage budgets, risks, and quality, and build strong client and supplier relationships while ensuring compliance with CDM and company processes.

Qualifications

• Degree, HNC or HND in a relevant technical discipline.
• Proven experience in E&P and/or M&E project delivery (including lifts desirable).
• Experience working in or supporting a CRE role.
• Strong contractor and project management experience within construction environments.
• Good knowledge of construction standards, engineering practices, and CDM regulations.
• Commercial awareness with experience managing budgets, costs, and variations.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects without compromising quality or standards.
• Effective planning, organisational and critical thinking skills.
• Collaborative approach with ability to drive performance and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of E&P and M&E packages to scope, cost, quality, and programme targets.
• Function as CRE for E&P works, ensuring technical compliance and assurance.
• Manage full project lifecycle from engineering through to handover and close‑out.
• Implement risk management and value engineering to drive efficiencies and cost savings.
• Provide leadership to project teams, contractors, and suppliers.
• Take accountability for health, safety, environment, and quality, promoting continuous improvement.
• Monitor and report on project progress, budgets, and forecasts, challenging where needed.
• Ensure effective cost control and resource utilisation across contracts.
• Build strong client and supplier relationships, driving performance and service excellence.
• Ensure all installations are completed, assessed, and certified to required standards.
• Review and approve key project documentation (plans, H&S, WPPs, SMOWs).
• Ensure compliance with company processes, governance, and legal requirements.
• Support business growth through bid input, tendering and identifying new opportunities.
• Coach and develop team members, addressing performance where required.

Skills

E&P project delivery

M&E project delivery

CRE role experience

Budget management

Stakeholder management

Leadership

CDM knowledge

Risk management

Multi-project planning

Contractor management

Education

Degree or HNC/HND in a technical discipline

Job description

Morgan Sindall Construction & Infrastructure seeks a motivated Project Manager to support the delivery of a diverse rail project portfolio on the Network Rail CP7 Eastern Framework, including E&P and M&E packages (lifts). Bedford/London based, you will drive delivery with ambition and a collaborative, safety‑minded approach.

You will lead teams, manage budgets, risks, and quality, and build strong client and supplier relationships while ensuring compliance with CDM and company processes.