Senior Project Manager

Pod-Trak Ltd; Uxbridge; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Car allowance

Flexible working options

Job summary

A leading infrastructure firm in the UK is looking for a Senior Project Manager to oversee major rail and civils projects. The successful candidate will lead multi-disciplinary teams, ensuring project performance in safety, quality, and commercial outcomes. With a focus on collaborative strategies, this is a key role for shaping project delivery and fostering client relationships. Candidates should have proven experience in project management within the infrastructure sector, excellent leadership skills, and relevant professional qualifications. Offers include competitive salary, benefits, and flexible working options.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Project Manager or Senior Project Manager in rail, civils, or infrastructure.
• Strong technical understanding of civil engineering.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of complex rail, civils, and infrastructure projects.
• Manage project safety, quality, environmental, and commercial performance.
• Develop project programmes, budgets, and risk registers.

Skills

Project Management

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder Management

Commercial Awareness

Education

Chartered Engineer (CEng), APM, or equivalent qualification

Tools

MS Project

Primavera P6

Job description

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Pod-Trak is seeking a dynamic Senior Project Manager to oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of major infrastructure projects within our Rail & Civils division. You will be responsible for managing all aspects of project performance – including safety, quality, programme, and commercial outcomes – while leading multi-disciplinary teams to deliver works to the highest standards. This is a key leadership position offering the opportunity to shape delivery strategy, drive innovation, and build strong client relationships across the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of complex rail, civils, and infrastructure projects from inception to completion
• Take full responsibility for project safety, quality, environmental, and commercial performance
• Manage client relationships and act as the primary point of contact throughout the project lifecycle
• Develop and monitor project programmes, budgets, and risk registers
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and legal obligations
• Coordinate internal resources and subcontractors to ensure effective project execution
• Review designs, method statements, and risk assessments to confirm constructability and compliance
• Lead project progress meetings, reporting, and handover documentation
• Drive continuous improvement and promote collaborative working across delivery teams
• Mentor and develop project managers, engineers, and site management staff

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Project Manager or Senior Project Manager within rail, civils, or infrastructure sectors
• Strong technical understanding of civil engineering and multi-disciplinary project delivery
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Demonstrable experience managing projects under NEC and/or JCT contracts
• Strong commercial awareness and understanding of cost control principles
• Proficiency in MS Project or Primavera P6 for programme management
• Ability to lead by example, promoting a positive safety and performance culture
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to project sites
• Experience delivering projects in live operational rail environments
• Chartered Engineer (CEng), APM, or equivalent professional qualification
• Experience with design and build or framework delivery models
• Knowledge of utilities, energy, or transport infrastructure interfaces

What We Offer

• A senior leadership role with responsibility for high-profile UK infrastructure projects
• Opportunity to shape delivery strategies within a growing business
• Supportive and collaborative working culture focused on innovation and safety excellence
• Competitive salary, car allowance, and benefits package
• Flexible and hybrid working options

How to Apply

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and contribute to major rail and infrastructure projects, we’d love to hear from you.

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