Scheme Project Manager - Rail

TN United Kingdom; York; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Consultant (Scheme Project Manager) in their Transportation Business Line, delivering significant rail infrastructure projects. This permanent role offers a competitive salary and flexible working arrangements, with responsibilities including project delivery, stakeholder management, and team leadership. Ideal candidates will have rail experience and relevant project management qualifications.

Benefits

27 days’ annual leave

Annual Bonus

Private medical insurance

Life Assurance Bereavement Support Service

Cycle to work Scheme

Eye Care Vouchers

Travel Loans

Mobile Phone Allowance

Workplace Nursery Scheme

Electric Car Scheme

Training & Development

Qualifications

• Rail experience is essential.
• Experience implementing GRIP, PACE, Pathway or other project management methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for the delivery of low complex projects.
• Manage multi-disciplinary teams to identify solutions.
• Identify project risks and opportunities.

Skills

Stakeholder Management

Financial Management

Project Management

Education

Degree or Equivalent

Tools

P6

MSP

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Job Description

We are seeking experienced Consultants (Scheme Project Managers) to join our Transportation Business Line to safely deliver £1-10m portfolios of challenging rail infrastructure projects, for clients such as Network Rail, Transport for London, HS2, Train Operating Companies, and many more. You will be responsible for leading a high-performing team and will be instrumental in the growth of Egis.

These roles are permanent positions based in Manchester, York or Leeds.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Accountable for the delivery of low complex projects or parts of complex projects in a safe & environmentally responsible manner to time, cost, and quality standards.
2. Manage multi-disciplinary teams including commercial, programme controls, engineering, and others to identify solutions to client requirements and establish a robust baseline plan.
3. Support Senior Consultants in project reporting to the programme board.
4. Identify project risks and opportunities, updating project registers and implementing mitigation measures.
5. Hold project reviews with multiple stakeholders through the project lifecycle and provide evaluations of progress against the baseline.
6. Experience of stakeholder management and understanding the levels of influence and interests stakeholders have on projects.
7. Administer supply chain contracts, providing forecasts and effectively managing change.

Qualifications

• Rail experience is essential
• Member of the Association of Project Management (or equivalent) or working towards membership
• A degree or equivalent
• Relevant experience in managing projects to time, cost, and quality standards
• Experience implementing GRIP, PACE, Pathway or other project management methodologies
• Contract administration experience
• Ability to interrogate project programmes (P6 and/or MSP)
• Financial management/control experience
• You must have the Right to work in the UK

What’s in it for you:

By joining Egis, as well as receiving a competitive salary, you’ll also have the opportunity to explore flexible working arrangements.

• 27 days’ annual leave rising 1 day a year (up to 29 days a year) on top of bank holidays
• Annual Bonus
• Private medical insurance
• Life Assurance Bereavement Support Service
• Cycle to work Scheme
• Eye Care Vouchers
• Travel Loans
• Mobile Phone Allowance
• Workplace Nursery Scheme
• Electric Car Scheme
• Training & Development

Additional Information

We are committed to our planet:

In each project we design, engineer, and operate, we care deeply about the legacy we’re leaving behind. As part of our team, you’ll have a unique opportunity to use your skills and expertise to shape a better future for our communities in the UK and around the globe.

Our commitment is reflected in the work carried out by our Egis Foundation, which funds actions to address the climate crisis and focuses on educational and social initiatives for a sustainable world.

Diversity & Inclusion:

We are an Equal Opportunities employer and strive to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or other protected characteristics. Your application will be assessed based on experience, criteria, and suitability for the role. We value contributions from everyone, fostering an inclusive, respectful environment.