Senior Project Manager

VolkerWessels; Camden Town; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Camden Town is seeking a Senior Project Manager with expertise in rail and civil engineering to oversee multiple concurrent projects. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in delivering projects on Network Rail Infrastructure and strong project management abilities. This role offers a full-time position with a competitive salary and extensive benefits including private medical care and training opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Private medical care

Pension

Life Assurance

Training and development opportunities

Employee Assistance programme

Mental health support

24/7 Virtual GP service

Responsibilities

• Manage delivery of several concurrent schemes within the Structures portfolio
• Oversee New & Replacement Bridges and Structural Refurbishments

Skills

Experience working on structures projects ideally in a rail environment

Proven technical and project management abilities

Strong organisational and management skills

Experience in motivating and leading teams

Knowledge of CDM regulations

Ability to produce Work Package Plans

Detailed knowledge of Safety, Quality and Environmental issues

5 years' experience in delivery of Projects on Network Rail Infrastructure

PTS

CITB SMTS or equivalent

CSCS

Temporary Works Co-ordinator

Relevant Degree or Educational Equivalent

CRE Status

Education

Relevant Degree or Educational Equivalent

Job description

Senior Project Manager

VolkerWessels UK Ltd
City, London
Oct 10, 2025

Job Type: Full time, Construction

Job Description

VolkerFitzpatrick offers a range and depth of civil engineering, infrastructure and building services. We contribute to vital parts of the nation's life through projects of strategic importance, while delivering those less visible, yet essential, works required by both private and public sectors. We build, renew, maintain highways, airports, railway infrastructure, and commercial, industrial and educational buildings.

This presents a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Project Manager with Rail/Civils/Structures experience to work as part of the Southern Renewals Enterprise. The project will total 5+5 years of multiple individual schemes across Network Rail's Southern Route (Kent, Sussex & Wessex).

You will manage the delivery of several concurrent schemes within the Structures portfolio which will include New & Replacement Bridges, Access for All, Structural Refurbishments and Retaining Structures.

About you

• Experience working on structures projects ideally in a rail environment.
• Proven technical and project management abilities
• Strong organisational and management skills
• Experience in motivating and leading teams
• Knowledge of the requirements and implementation of CDM regulations
• Ability to produce Work Package Plans, Task Briefing Sheets, and implement safe systems of work
• Detailed knowledge of Safety, Quality and Environmental issues relevant to the project environment
• Sufficient experience required in construction.
• 5 years' experience in delivery of Projects on Network Rail Infrastructure
• PTS
• CITB SMTS or equivalent
• CSCS
• Temporary Works Co-ordinator
• Relevant Degree or Educational Equivalent
• CRE Status

If your past experience doesn't match perfectly with every requirement of the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for us.

Why work with us?

VolkerFitzpatrick is under the umbrella of VolkerWessels UK which is a multidisciplinary contractor that delivers innovative engineering solutions across the civil engineering and construction sectors including rail, highways, airport, marine, energy, water, and environmental infrastructure.

By utilising the specialist skills of each business unit within VolkerWessels UK, VolkerFitzpatrick are able to ensure our staff provide unrivalled resources and expertise to our clients.

We offer competitive rewards and benefits, recognising the value we place on our employees.

We offer a range of benefits, including:

• Competitive salary
• Competitive annual leave and an additional day off on your birthday
• Option to buy additional annual leave
• Private medical care
• Pension
• Life Assurance
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Shopping and restaurants vouchers, rewards, and discounts
• Training and development opportunities—comprehensive skills-based training
• Family friendly policies including enhanced maternity benefits
• Employee Assistance programme
• Mental health, physical health, and financial support
• 24/7 Virtual GP service

Fairness, inclusion and respect

We believe in pushing boundaries in the pursuit of fairness, inclusion and respect. So, our teams can be comfortable that, whatever their background, VolkerWessels UK is a place where they can be themselves and thrive.

Additional Information

Note for Recruitment Agencies: Our preference is to hire directly, and we will reach out to our Preferred Supplier List (PSL) agencies if this particular role qualifies for release. We kindly request that you refrain from sending speculative CVs. In the event of speculative CV submissions, no fees will be applicable, and we kindly ask that all inquiries be directed.

VolkerWessels UK is committed to maintaining healthy, safe and productive working conditions for its entire staff and therefore a drugs & alcohol screening is mandatory for all.

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