Senior Project Manager (Design & Construction Delivery)

East West Rail Company; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension (employer contribution)

36 days annual leave

Volunteer days

Life assurance (4x salary)

Employee Assistance Programme

Perkbox access

Learning & development opportunities

Job summary

East West Railway Company is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead design and construction delivery for the Bedford to Cambridge railway section. The role focuses on driving multi-disciplinary project activities with engineers, environmental specialists and delivery partners to realise programme milestones.

You will manage scope, schedule and budget, coordinate stakeholders, and support contractor procurement, reporting to senior leaders with clear governance and assurance.

Qualifications

• Strong project management experience across scope, schedule and budget.
• Experience delivering large-scale infrastructure or construction projects.
• Proven ability to manage multiple stakeholders and disciplines.
• Experience planning and managing construction activities.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Collaborative approach with sound commercial judgement.

Responsibilities

• Drive successful delivery across scope, schedule and budget to milestones.
• Lead planning and delivery of major infrastructure projects from design to construction.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams and ensure integration across the programme.
• Support construction planning activities and contractor procurement.
• Manage interfaces, risks, opportunities and dependencies in a complex stakeholder landscape.
• Work with engineering, environmental, commercial and delivery teams to inform decisions.
• Provide reporting, governance and project assurance to senior leaders.
• Collaborate with suppliers, contractors, regulators and external stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Construction delivery

Construction planning

Team leadership

Commercial awareness

Communication

Job description

Senior Project Manager (Design & Construction Delivery)

Application Deadline: 18 October 2026

Department: Delivery

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Milton Keynes

Reporting To: Senior Programme Delivery Manager (East)

Description

East West Rail is a nationally significant railway project which aims to deliver much-needed transport connections for the vibrant communities between Oxford, Milton Keynes, Bedford and Cambridge. Together these communities contribute around £111 billion to the national economy each year.

EWR is being championed by the Government as a key driver to economic growth leading to a potential £78 Billion boost to the UK economy: supporting new towns, housing, and regeneration.

Role Summary

We're looking for an experienced Senior Project Manager to play a key role in the design and delivery of the new railway section between Bedford and Cambridge. This is an opportunity to lead complex, multi-disciplinary projects at the heart of a nationally important programme, working with engineers, environmental specialists, delivery partners and key stakeholders to turn ambition into reality.

What you'll be doing

You'll be responsible for driving the successful delivery of project activities across scope, schedule and budget, ensuring progress towards key programme milestones.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing the planning and delivery of major infrastructure projects from design through to construction.
• Coordinating multidisciplinary teams and ensuring effective integration across the wider East West Rail programme.
• Supporting construction planning activities and contractor procurement exercises.
• Managing project interfaces, risks, opportunities and dependencies across a complex stakeholder landscape.
• Working closely with engineering, environmental, commercial and delivery teams to drive informed decision-making.
• Monitoring programme performance and implementing mitigation strategies where required.
• Leading collaboration with suppliers, contractors, regulatory bodies and external stakeholders.
• Providing clear reporting, governance and project assurance to senior leaders.

What you'll bring

You'll be an accomplished project professional with experience delivering large-scale infrastructure, transport or construction projects.

We're particularly interested in candidates who can demonstrate:

• Strong project management experience across scope, schedule, cost and risk management.
• Experience delivering complex construction or infrastructure projects within demanding environments.
• Proven ability to manage multiple stakeholders and technical disciplines.
• Experience planning and managing construction activities.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• The ability to lead high-performing multidisciplinary teams.
• A collaborative approach combined with strong commercial awareness and sound judgement.

Why join East West Rail

This is a unique opportunity to help shape a railway that will serve communities for generations to come.

You'll be joining a team committed to:

• Delivering infrastructure that creates lasting societal value.
• Innovation and continuous improvement.
• Collaboration across disciplines and delivery partners.
• Safety, sustainability and responsible use of public investment.
• Creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

Benefits

• Competitive salary that reflects your skills and experience
• Up to 12% employer pension contribution to support your future
• 36 days annual leave (including bank holidays) plus the option to buy up to 2 extra days
• 2 volunteering days, a chance for you to give back to the community
• Enhanced family-friendly policies to support you and your loved ones
• Life assurance (4x your annual salary) for peace of mind
• Employee Assistance Programme for confidential support when you need it
• Access to Perkbox for a wide range of discounts and wellbeing benefits
• Recognition programme, including on-the-spot and annual awards
• Advanced learning and development opportunities to help you grow.

Diversity and Inclusion

At East West Railway Company, we're committed to building an inclusive railway for all. We believe that to do that, we must nurture a diverse team that represents the UK communities that we impact. Our approach is simple - to create an environment where everyone is welcome and able to be themselves. We celebrate diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, encouraging applications from all backgrounds and experiences.