Rail Programme Manager and Senior Project Manager

Carrington West; Pontypridd; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Programme Manager and a Senior Project Manager for significant rail infrastructure projects in Pontypridd. Both roles are hybrid, requiring three days in the office and two from home. Ideal candidates should have extensive experience in client-side delivery of major projects and strong stakeholder engagement skills. Competitive daily rates are offered: £500-£550 for the Programme Manager and £450-£500 for the Senior Project Manager.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering major rail infrastructure projects.
• Strong track record of dealing with public sector stakeholders.
• Experience managing project teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and delivery of the station project.
• Manage project teams and stakeholders for the interchange project.
• Report directly to the Project Director.

Skills

Client-side management experience

Stakeholder engagement

NEC contracts experience

Welsh language skills

Job description

Overview

Are you a Programmer Manager or Senior Project Manager with experience delivering new rail stations or depots? Do you have previous experience of working client side? We are pleased to present two significant new contract opportunities to work on Transport for Wales projects.

Location: Pontyprid 3 days a week – 2 from home

Contract length: Initial 6 months with likely extensions (projects are in early stages)

Rates: Programme Manager £500-£550 per day outside IR35; Senior Project Manager £450-£500 per day outside IR35

Both roles are offered on an initial six-month basis with a strong likelihood of extensions, commencing in mid-October. These positions are confirmed to be outside IR35.

1. Programme Manager

• Project Focus: This role will be dedicated to a new build Station project, a major capital investment initiative.
• Day Rate: £500 - £550 per day
• Key Responsibilities: Lead the planning and delivery of the project, reporting directly to the Project Director, manage project teams, and handle extensive stakeholder engagement with entities such as the Welsh Government, the supply chain, and Network Rail.

2. Senior Project Manager

• Project Focus: This position is centered on the new Interchange project, which involves replacing the existing station with a new, integrated bus and train interchange.
• Day Rate: £450 - £500 per day
• Key Responsibilities: Reporting to the Programme Manager, this individual will have direct line management responsibility for other project managers on the scheme.

Shared Requirements

• Candidates must have proven, client-side experience in delivering major rail infrastructure projects, including station builds or depots.
• A strong track record of dealing with both internal and external stakeholders, particularly within the public sector, is essential.
• Experience working with NEC contracts
• While not essential, Welsh language skills are considered highly desirable.

Logistical Details

Both roles will operate on a hybrid basis, with a requirement of three days per week in the Pontypridd offices and two days working from home. Interviews are scheduled to be conducted within the next couple of weeks.