Rail Project Manager - Delivery Lead (12m Contract)

Randstad Cpe London; Hull and East Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in the UK is seeking an experienced Project Manager for a major rail programme in York. This role involves managing risks and delivering complex projects while ensuring effective stakeholder engagement. Ideal candidates will have a degree or equivalent experience, APM membership, and proven rail project delivery experience. This is a 12-month contract role that falls Inside IR35, offering work on high-profile railway projects and collaboration with key industry stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Experience with project budgets and GRIP.
• Knowledge of investment, commercial and procurement processes.
• Understanding of maintenance techniques, possessions, and isolations.

Responsibilities

• Deliver solutions for complex, externally funded, multi-disciplinary projects.
• Manage project risks and ensure integration with the operational railway.
• Engage stakeholders to meet governance, assurance, and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor project progress, risks, and performance.

Skills

Strong stakeholder and communication skills

Confident decision-maker

Proven rail project delivery experience

Knowledge of commercial requirements

Education

Degree or equivalent experience

APM membership (or working towards)

PRINCE2 Foundation or equivalent

Job description

A leading consultancy in the UK is seeking an experienced Project Manager for a major rail programme in York. This role involves managing risks and delivering complex projects while ensuring effective stakeholder engagement. Ideal candidates will have a degree or equivalent experience, APM membership, and proven rail project delivery experience. This is a 12-month contract role that falls Inside IR35, offering work on high-profile railway projects and collaboration with key industry stakeholders.