Scheme Project Manager (RAIL)

Randstad Cpe London; Hull and East Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A major consultancy in the rail sector is seeking a proactive Scheme Project Manager for a 12-month contract to support a major rail programme in York. This role involves delivering solutions for complex projects, managing project risks, and engaging stakeholders to ensure effective governance. Ideal candidates will have a degree, APM membership (or working towards it), and PRINCE2 Foundation, along with proven project delivery experience in the railway sector. This is an excellent opportunity to work on high-profile projects and collaborate with experienced teams.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent experience.
• APM membership or working towards it.
• PRINCE2 Foundation or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver external multi-disciplinary project solutions.
• Manage project risks, integrating with operational railway.
• Engage stakeholders to meet governance requirements.

Skills

Project delivery experience

Excellent stakeholder communication

Confident decision-maker

Operational railway knowledge

Education

Degree or equivalent experience

APM membership (or working towards)

PRINCE2 Foundation or equivalent

Job description

We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Scheme Project Manager to support a major rail programme in York. This is an excellent opportunity to work with a leading consultancy delivering high-profile railway projects, playing a key role in ensuring effective stakeholder engagement and smooth project delivery.

This is a 12 month contract role which is Inside Ir35.

Requirements

Essential

• Degree or equivalent experience
• APM membership (or working towards)
• PRINCE2 Foundation or equivalent
• Strong understanding of the operational railway and infrastructure
• Proven rail project delivery experience
• Excellent stakeholder and communication skills
• Confident decision-maker able to challenge constructively
• Knowledge of commercial requirements, programme controls, CDM, CSM‑RA, HS&E legislation
• Experience with project budgets and GRIP

Desirable

• Knowledge of investment, commercial and procurement processes
• Experience in Asset Protection
• Understanding of maintenance techniques, possessions, and isolations

Key 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
• Clarify client remits and operational needs to support early decision‑making
• Support CDM compliance and resource allocation
• Monitor project progress, risks, and performance; support contingency planning
• Drive efficiencies and reduce asset/maintenance liabilities
• Support cost recovery and incident/close‑call reporting

Why Apply?

• Work on major, high‑profile rail projects
• Gain broad exposure across operations, safety, governance, and delivery
• Collaborate with experienced teams and key industry stakeholders

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Required Qualifications

• Apprenticeship or equivalent