Rail Scheme PM: Asset Protection (Hybrid)

Energy Jobline ZR; Etwall CP; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

Prestigious rail projects

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Ceto Talent is partnering with a leading rail consultancy to recruit a Scheme Project Manager – Asset Protection for a Derby-based hybrid role. You will drive delivery across high-value rail schemes, coordinating with stakeholders and ensuring compliance with CDM and rail governance.

The role offers a competitive daily rate of £350–£400 (umbrella) and a reputable, collaborative team. You will engage on complex projects from development through to completion.

Qualifications

• Degree and professional qualifications in project management.
• Experience delivering rail sector projects.
• Strong knowledge of health, safety and environmental legislation including CDM Regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and delivery of high-value, multidisciplinary rail projects.
• Manage operational railway interface risks and mitigation strategies.
• Coordinate stakeholders and ensure compliance with industry regulations and governance.
• Work with CDM duty holders to maintain compliance with legislation.
• Manage project resources, programmes, budgets, and performance reporting.
• Support infrastructure change processes and safety assurance activities.
• Identify project risks, lessons learned, and opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Build strong relationships with clients, delivery partners and key stakeholders.
• Support accident, incident and close-call investigations where required.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Budget management

Regulatory compliance

Health & safety awareness

Education

Degree in Project Management or related discipline

PRINCE2 Foundation

APM membership / working towards

Job description

Ceto Talent is partnering with a leading rail consultancy to recruit a Scheme Project Manager – Asset Protection for a Derby-based hybrid role. You will drive delivery across high-value rail schemes, coordinating with stakeholders and ensuring compliance with CDM and rail governance.

The role offers a competitive daily rate of £350–£400 (umbrella) and a reputable, collaborative team. You will engage on complex projects from development through to completion.